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This sermon expounds on Colossians 1:12-19, emphasizing God's absolute sovereignty in the salvation of believers. The speaker argues that inheritance and deliverance from darkness are entirely passive acts of God, rejecting any notion that human effort contributes to election. Central to the message is the theological portrait of Jesus Christ as the visible image of the invisible God and the agent of all creation. The text highlights redemption through Christ's blood, which purchases believers from slavery to sin, establishing their liberty by grace alone. Finally, the sermon asserts Christ's supreme authority as the head of the church and the center of all existence, urging believers to focus exclusively on His preeminence.

Converging Shocks: When God Shakes, Wake Up. We are joined by Michael Snyder (Author; Attorney). Topics discussed include: The Economic & Energy Chokepoints. Creation Constraints & Weather Anomalies. Geological Volatility & Global Judgments. Separating the False From the Genuine.

This sermon explores the supreme sufficiency and preeminence of Jesus Christ as presented in Colossians 1. The speaker argues that Christ is the visible image of the invisible God, the creator and sustainer of all things, and the head of the church through his redemptive work on the cross. By examining these cosmic truths, the message emphasizes that believers find their ultimate hope and security not in legalistic efforts but in steadfast faith in Christ alone. The exposition concludes by illustrating Christ's humble love and service to his people, urging listeners to rest securely in his finished work rather than shifting away from the gospel.

Dr. Jon Jacobs explores the biblical doctrine of the new heavens and new earth, arguing that God's ultimate plan is the restoration rather than the annihilation of creation. Drawing from Genesis through Revelation, Dr. Jacobs traces the narrative arc from the original Edenic mandate to its disruption by sin and its eventual fulfillment in Christ. The central message emphasizes that believers are called to live in holy conduct while eagerly anticipating the renewal of all things. This final state represents the recovery of God's original intent for humanity to dwell with Him in a glorified, physical world.

God is faithful to fulfill His promises, even though our faith and obedience sometimes waver. In Genesis 20, Abraham, after traveling south, repeats a sin from earlier in his life - fear about his personal safety leading him to say that Sarah is his sister instead of his wife. It is graciously followed by the first section in chapter 21, which shows God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise of a son born to Sarah and Abraham. The two passages, back-to-back in the Scripture, form a reminder that believers can fall into the same sins, sometimes called "besetting sins", which cause us embarrassment and regret, but our Lord and Savior is always faithful to His purposes in conforming us to be like Jesus. The apostle Paul expressed the same idea in 2 Timothy 2:13, writing, "If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself."