The mystery of Christ in us has now been revealed to us and the world. Colossians 1.24-2.5 states because of this we can endure afflictions, sufferings and the agony which comes with sharing the Gospel and maturing in Christ. Christ redeems our suffering and others see Him not in spite of our sufferings but in them.

Christ alone is the source, sustainer, reconciler, and sufficient for life. The church exists for the redemption plan of God. We show the world what it looks like to submit to a living king.

We must show the next generation what prayer looks like. It must be more than just bringing our lists to God, though that is important.

Verses 11-16 is one long sentence in the Greek. Maturity is necessary but not guaranteed. Remember your calling ! We are all called. This is the truth we spoke about two weeks ago. The book of Ephesians makes this point over and over. We are not needed but we are wanted. Yet, this does not mean we just…

The presence of a toll collector and a Zealot among the Twelve is remarkable, for they represent radical extremes among the Jewish people (a turncoat/traitor/collaborator and a revolutionary/superpatriot/chauvinist); only the transformation by the Spirit (1:8) could change such natural enemies and cause…

This morning I want to do something maybe a little different. Though I have a couple Scripture texts studied and picked out I just want to preach in a way which reveals my heart for our church as we move into the future. I may not put many slides up on the screen, because I don’t want you to be distracted…

God is active in our world. This is one of the greatest hopes as we live in todays world. Though some may believe, and many act, God is not dead. God is alive and active in our world. Yet, we may scratch our heads some weeks asking, How is God active in our world? All of us are searching for answers…

Good and upright is the Lord ; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Evil exists! Not a day goes by without us being reminded…

We all have baggage ! Jonah is offered a second chance. This is the same call as before. The nature of what God is asking him to do has not changed, but is willingness has. He immediately heads on his journey, which could have been a couple months. Oh to be a fly on that journey with him to see and hear…