Concluding the letter to the Colossians, Paul encourages the church to let what God has done in them, flow OUT to others (via divine appointments) with Good News that helps people connect to God.

Positive Societal change comes through the transformation of hearts and relational connections.

Putting on the NEW self, (that we looked at last week), is most frequently and regularly applied in the context of our household relationships and roles.

In this seemingly paradoxical section of scripture, Paul admonishes believers to live into what is already theirs in Christ.

Here's the notes from the sermon. 

In this section of Colossians 1-2 we explore how Paul encourages the church to live a Christ-centered life.

As we begin the book of Colossians we look at how Paul combatted the lies and deception the church was facing by calling them to fix their worship on the greatness of Christ.

In Philippians 4 Paul shares an abundance of wisdom from the front lines on the Journey of JOY in Jesus.

Paul shares his personal testimony of all earthly success being as worthless as excrement compared to the great joy of knowing Jesus now, and in greater measure to come.

In Philippians 2, Paul shares about the MINDSET that is key to walking with Christ and walking like Christ: a humility that sacrifices for the good of others.

Writing from prison, Paul has the astounding and encouraging testimony that he has joy and hope because knowing Jesus is “far better” than anything prison can take away.