Hymn About Him

Colossians 1:15–23 | Foundations (Week 3)

In a culture that says we need “Jesus plus something,” Paul gives the church a first-century worship song that says Jesus is everything. This passage lifts our eyes to the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ—and shows why a truly Christian worldview keeps Him at the center.

What you’ll hear

• Why worldview matters: Colossae’s “mix-and-match” spirituality looks a lot like today—and Paul answers it with Christ.
• WHO Jesus is (vv.15–19):
  Image of the invisible God • Firstborn over all creation (preeminent) • Creator of all things • Sustainer who holds all things together • Head of the Church • Firstborn from the dead • Fullness of Deity dwelling bodily
• WHAT Jesus does (vv.20–23):
  Reconciles by the blood of His cross • Restores us to be holy, blameless, above reproach • Remakes us as we continue steadfast in the gospel—until He renews all things.

Big idea

When Jesus is first, everything else finds its proper place. When anything else is first, everything wobbles.

Takeaways

• Don’t trade the sufficiency of Christ for trendy “Jesus-plus” add-ons.
• Let your worship shape your worldview—sing truth that exalts Christ.
• Keep going: true faith perseveres—stable, steadfast, not shifting from gospel hope.

Reflect & respond

1. Where have I been tempted to add something to Jesus to feel “complete”?
2. What would it look like for Jesus to be first place in my time, relationships, and decisions this week?
3. Who needs to hear that reconciliation with God is available only through Christ?

Scripture: Colossians 1:15–23; John 1:1–3; Hebrews 1:1–3; Romans 11:36

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In this Sunday Rewind, Pastor Brandon and Joel process a heavy week and talk about how Christians can respond with truth, grace, and courage. Through Colossians 1:9–14, they unpack how prayer shapes perspective, why a biblical worldview treats every person as an image-bearer, and how disciples of Jesus engage the public square without hatred—full of conviction, civility, and hope.

What we cover:

• Grieving national events without losing gospel joy
• Why worldviews matter—and how the gospel alone can reconcile enemies
• Prayer that forms wisdom, endurance, and a life “worthy of the Lord”
• Engaging hard conversations with courage and compassion
• Discipleship as the long-term answer for a hurting culture

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Prayer Shapes Perspective
Colossians 1:9–14 | Foundations Series

Prayer isn’t just words we speak to God—it’s how God reshapes our perspective. In Colossians 1, Paul prays for the believers to grow in wisdom, walk worthy of the Lord, bear fruit, endure trials with joy, and give thanks for redemption in Christ.

In this message, we’ll see how prayer acts both as a thermometer—revealing the temperature of our hearts—and as a thermostat—changing the climate of our souls. Prayer aligns us with God’s will, anchors us in His truth, and equips us to live with a truly biblical worldview in a confusing world.

Key Takeaways:

• Prayer fills us with wisdom and understanding to discern God’s will.
• A life pleasing to the Lord will bear visible fruit in character, conduct, and influence.
• Endurance and patience come from God’s power, not our own.
• Gratitude flows when we remember God has qualified, delivered, and redeemed us in Christ.

Reflect:
How is prayer shaping your perspective today? Where do you need God to realign your heart with His truth?

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In this episode of the Sunday Rewind, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Joel recap a powerful start to the new Colossians series and the Foundations discipleship groups. Together, they unpack why Colossians is so relevant for today—reminding us that Christianity is not Jesus plus something else, it is Jesus period.

They also discuss the importance of developing a biblical worldview in a culture full of competing ideas, how Paul’s words to the Colossians mirror our challenges today, and why apologetics and discipleship matter more than ever.

Whether you are navigating questions about creation, purpose, or how to stand firm in a culture that feels more like Athens than Jerusalem, this conversation will equip you to confidently live out your faith with truth and love.

Key Themes:

Why Colossians highlights the supremacy of Christ

How worldviews shape our lives and culture

Sharing truth with love in a skeptical world

The role of discipleship and apologetics today

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The Foundations of a Christian Worldview
Colossians 1:1–8

In a world crowded with -isms, hot takes, and shifting headlines, what holds? Paul’s letter to the Colossians gives us a clear lens. In this kickoff to our Foundations series, we explore how a biblical worldview answers life’s biggest questions—and why Jesus at the center changes everything.

Big idea:
A Christian worldview is rooted in Christ’s supremacy, anchored by hope in heaven, and guided by the gospel—the word of truth.

In this message you’ll learn:

• Center: Why Jesus Christ defines reality, identity, and love (vv.1–4)
• Goal: How a living hope laid up in heaven fuels faith and love on earth (v.5)
• Guide: Why the gospel is objective truth that bears fruit and grows (vv.6–8)

Why it matters now:
From cultural confusion to personal pressures, Colossians steers us away from counterfeit answers—legalism, mysticism, empty philosophy—and back to the sufficiency of Christ.

Reflect & respond:

1. What most shapes my lens—culture’s narratives or Christ’s lordship?
2. Where is my hope aimed—earthly outcomes or heaven’s promises?
3. How is the gospel bearing visible fruit in my relationships this week?

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Pastor Brandon and Pastor Joel close our Joseph series with the big takeaways we all felt: forgiveness over vengeance, humility in promotion, and living with our eyes on eternity—“don’t leave your bones in Egypt.” We also tee up what’s next at Hopewell: Foundations, a church-wide journey into a Christian worldview (creation, fall, redemption, restoration) and why it matters right now. Plus, how to get plugged into a discipleship group and how to send in your questions for next week’s Q&A.

In this episode:

• Why Joseph’s forgiveness is a model for us
• Handling success without letting it handle you
• “This world is not our home”—heaven, hope, and purpose
• What a Christian worldview is and why we’re launching Foundations
• How to join a discipleship group (via the Hopewell website/app)

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What if the hardest miles of your journey were part of a higher trail you can only see from the summit? Joseph’s story—betrayal, slavery, prison, then reconciliation and honor—shows a God who weaves every twist into redemptive purpose. Today we close our Joseph series with the mountaintop view: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” (Gen. 50:20)

In this message:

• Lessons: Forgiveness that releases the debt, faithfulness in the valley, and fulfillment of God’s promises (Rom. 8:28).
• Length: Joseph’s 110 years—long life measured not just in time, but in trust (Ps. 90:12).
• Legacy: A God-centered life that points beyond Joseph to Jesus—the greater Savior who turns the worst Friday into Resurrection Sunday.

Key takeaways

• Forgiven people forgive people (Eph. 4:32; Matt. 18:21–35).
• Mature faith learns to see providence in retrospect and trust in advance (2 Cor. 4:16–18; Isa. 55:8–9).
• Whatever was intended for harm, God can repurpose for good—for His glory and others’ good.

Reflection questions

1. What hurt do I need to release so God can repurpose it?
2. Where do I need to trust God’s timing when I can’t see the trail?
3. Does my life point to Only Jesus?

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In this week’s Sunday Rewind, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Matt reflect on Joseph’s powerful story of forgiveness in Genesis 45. Instead of choosing vengeance against his brothers who betrayed him, Joseph extends grace and reconciliation—a picture of how God calls us to forgive those who hurt us.

We talk about the challenge of releasing resentment, the beauty of God’s providence in painful moments, and how forgiveness is more than just receiving grace—it’s extending it to others.

We also share about Hopewell’s next season of discipleship, the upcoming Foundations series, and how parents and church can partner together to raise the next generation with a strong biblical worldview.

If you’ve ever wrestled with forgiveness or wondered how God can redeem brokenness in your life, this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

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The Road to Reconciliation (Pt. 2)
Genesis 45:1–15

What happens when forgiveness replaces vengeance? In Genesis 45, Joseph finally reveals himself to his brothers—the very ones who betrayed him more than 20 years earlier. In that powerful moment, instead of revenge, Joseph extends forgiveness, reconciliation, and grace.

This message explores three life-changing truths about forgiveness:

1. Forgiveness Releases Past Wrongs – Letting go of resentment and choosing mercy over bitterness.
2. Forgiveness Recognizes God’s Providence – Seeing life through God’s sovereign hand, even in painful circumstances.
3. Forgiveness Restores Broken Relationships – Extending grace that heals wounds and reconciles hearts.

Joseph’s story reminds us that forgiven people forgive. True freedom isn’t found in holding grudges but in releasing them, just as God has released us through Christ.

Are you holding on to past hurts? Do you need to forgive someone today? The same grace that reconciled Joseph and his brothers is available through Jesus Christ, who has reconciled us to God.

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This week at Hopewell, we celebrated an incredible move of God—12 people baptized in one Sunday! Pastor Matt reflects on how these moments are never routine, but powerful reminders of God’s hand at work in every story.

In this episode, we dive into John 15 and what it means to remain connected to the vine. Pastor Matt shares how seasons of pruning—though often painful—are actually God’s preparation for greater fruit. From personal struggles in ministry to the challenges of waiting on God, this conversation explores how pain has purpose, how pruning brings growth, and how abiding in Christ leads to true transformation.

We also talk about the next generation, the powerful role of parents in discipleship, and how God is shaping Hopewell’s future through the faith of young people.

Whether you’re in a pruning season or seeking encouragement to stay connected, this conversation will point you back to the One who gives life.

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