There is a type of Christian friend who is closer than a brother - and Paul had several of these friends. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through Col. 4:7-18, concluding our study of Colossians. Here we see Paul call out several faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. We see the faithfulness of these believers and how they labored alongside Paul in the ministry. And we see Paul's heart of affection for these fellow slaves of Christ. Listen, and be encouraged to grow in your own faithful walk with Christ as you come alongside your own brothers and sisters in the Lord.

The Old Testament, though often neglected by Christians today, is full of applicable truths. One account that holds much application for us is the narrative surrounding King Manasseh and his radical repentance. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse unpacks this account as seen in 2 Chron. 33. The narrative of Manasseh tells of a shockingly wicked Jewish king who sacrifices his children to false gods, practices witchcraft, and promotes idolatry in the very Temple of Yahweh. Yet unexpectedly, we see his heart change as he turns to the Lord in true repentance. Unpack this amazing example of repentance - and be challenged to turn away from the sin in your own life.

Can you imagine being angry about God's mercy? What about if His mercy was directed toward your worst enemies? That's the situation in which Jonah found himself - and now God was ready to respond to the prophet's anger. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse concludes the book of Jonah by walking us through Jonah 4:5-11, where we see Jonah's failings and God's sovereignty in unusual and interesting ways. You'll see how God is sovereign, merciful, and RIGHT, and how rebellious men (like Jonah, and like us) are not.

Prayer is one of those spiritual topics that make people squirm. But although we may be tempted to either despair or to make excuses in regards to our lack of prayer life, we should let Scripture instruct us and help us grow. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through Col. 4:2-4. Here we see Paul lay out a pattern for prayer. Rediscover the importance of prayer - and be encouraged to grow in the patterns of prayer in your own life.

Slavery is a sensitive topic in our modern culture. But it's an institution that is acknowledged in Scripture, and we shouldn't beat around the bush in regards to what Scripture says about those who were a part of it. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through Col. 3:22-4:1, unpacking Paul's instructions to Christian slaves and masters. Here we see how believing slaves and masters alike have freedom in Christ - and what that means for how they (and how we) should live.

Jonah is the prophet of unpredictability. First he did the opposite of what God told him to do. Then he finally did what God said and saw amazing results - but we see in this sermon that he is actually miserable over those results. Here Pastor Jesse walks us through Jonah 4:1-5, showing us a prophet who is petulant, sulking, and critical of the God who abounds in grace and lovingkindness. Discover the merciful and compassionate character of God, and be reminded NOT to act like Jonah in response to Him.

Family worship is more than a series of boxes to check off. It's a family conducted in a way that seeks to be well-pleasing to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse walks us through Col. 3:20-21, showing us what it looks like to be children and parents that seek to honor the Lord. Discover the vital importance of obedience for children - and tangible examples of what it means for parents (especially fathers) not to 'exasperate' their children.

John and Mary Wesley are a tragic example of a prominent Christian marriage gone sour. We can see this souring in John's letters that reveal cruel and harsh words toward his wife. In contrast, Martin and Katharina Luther's relationship shows how a Christian marriage can thrive, Martin showering Katharina with words of affection and both of them demonstrating a mutual love. These relationships are examples of how a husband's love must be more than mere words. In this sermon, Pastor Jesse unpacks Col. 3:19, showing us what it means for husbands to love their wives and not be embittered against them. Discover how the husband's love for his wife is to be continuous and sacrificial, a picture of Christ Himself - and grow in your own marriage and love for the Lord.