The woe of Christian past, the wonder of Christian present, and the warning of Christian future are all touched on in Colossians 1-21-23. Consider carefully the warning to be in the faith-

In this lesson, we continue our understanding of the Lord's sovereign working in government by looking at the book of Esther.

What does God really enjoy- What is His pleasure- The fullness of God's pleasure is in Christ and His reconciliation.

The Christian's response to human government is one that can be puzzling at times. Brother Phiri walks us through Romans 13-1-8 to give the Bible's response to government.

Who's in charge here- Good question- In this heavenly hymn in Colossians 1, we find Christ is not just preeminent over creation, He is preeminent over the church.

Christ is not just the culmination of creation, He is also the One who holds it all together, clearly signifying that He is God and is the One we can trust with our life and eternity.

What is the ultimate end for which everything was made- And for that matter, what is the purpose of your existence- These are the deep questions answered for us in the three prepositions found in Colossians 1-16.

Life works best with Christ at the center. This is the only orbit that makes sense when we consider how great the Son of God truly is. In this sermon, we focus on worshiping God the Son, and we will examine Colossians 1-15 which is the beginning of a NT hymn of praise to Jesus -See text below-.-- 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-- all things have been created through Him and for Him.- 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. -Col. 1-16-17 NAU-

Are you walking in darkness or walking in light- We will focus on praising the Father Who has changed us from the kingdom of Satan to the kingdom of God's Son -Colossians 1-12-14-.---Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. 13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.-

When we consider the love epitomized by so many mothers, we discover the biblical -agape,- that selfless love which God consistently displays to us. This passage from Romans 8 celebrates God's love- Nothing can separate us from the love of God.