Have you ever tried to shoot a crooked arrow? You will never hit the target! How do we deal with the sinful natures and disobedience of our children? Theories abound from bribery to denial. God's Word gives us some great insights on the need for discipline in our kid's lives. This message explores the use of Formative and Corrective Discipline in Parenting.

This first message considers the vital role of parents in the lives of their children. God has a plan for discipleship and it centers around the home. Looking at Deuteronomy 6 as God's central plan for the discipleship of His people. Follow this link to look at the presentation notes (prezi)- http://prezi.com/7njczooki6zb/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

How do you find freedom from ongoing sin, guilt, despair, and discouragement? We will draw insights and encouragement from 1 Peter 1:13-18 as we look at the power of our future hope.

With the forthcoming age of gender fluidity how can one discuss the roles of husband and wives? This message seeks to lay a Biblical foundation for the family in contrast to the worldview of the day. If Jesus is Supreme in all things than how does that impact the family?

What is your Mindset in life? Colossians 3:1-5 simplifies life into 2 realities: setting your mind on things above or on things below. Does the focus of our life really have an impact on the quality of our life?

Within Colossians 2:1-5 we find Pauls struggling on behalf of the Colossian Church. How did he stuggle for a people he had not yet met face to face? Also, we are reminded of the hidden tresure and warned about being decieved by fool's gold.

In Colossians 1:24-29, Paul reveals this mystery and why it consumed his very life. Paul's identity and life purpose were wrapped up in laboring for everyone everywhere to know this truth and be "complete." Imagine what it would be like to be complete? To not be broken, not fragmented, but whole.

Two things are true about you and me. 1) We are far worse off than we realize apart from God. 2) God's grace,made available to us through Jesus the reconciler, is far greater than we realize. Colossians 1:21-23, wonderfully exposes these twin realities and gives us 2 keys to continue in the faith.

Who is the Jesus of Easter and the Bible? Before we can appreciate and understand the death and resurrection of Christ we must understand the person of Jesus. Colossians 1:15-20, is an ancient hymn that highlights the person and Work of Jesus as one of the most clear Christologies in the Bible.

Is it possible to walk in a manner worthy of our Lord? How can we measure up and compare to the value and worth of Jesus? Paul lays out a beautiful prayer for the Colossians continued growth and maturity.