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What gives you the right to call yourself a Christian? Some in the Colossian church were declaring all kinds of ways to judge whether or not someone was "in Christ" but Paul sets them straight - Christ is the only Qualifier and faith in Him is all that you need.

Paul finishes his letter with a series of instructions to the church about ministry in Christ. Andrew highlights one challenge in particular – “see to it that you fulfil the ministry you have received in the Lord” – and shows what kind of equivalents there might be for us.

How should we treat each other as Christians? In this controversial part of Colossians, Paul explores the ideas of mutuality, submission and Lordship when is comes to marriage, parenting and work. And how, ultimately, submitting to Christ’s Lordship is what we are called to do.

What does it look like to live a life that is IN Christ? Paul makes it clear there are some things that we need to die to, and put to death but also there are some things we need to put on. These things ultimately lead to our peace and a life pleasing to the Lord.

How do we stop ourselves from drifting away from Jesus? Paul in this section of the letter wants to highlight some of the traps we can fall into as those IN Christ Jesus and the way that we can be saved from them.

Paul’s favourite way of describing us is to say that we are “in Christ.” In this passage, Paul shows how his ministry revolves around a mystery that leads to maturity: the astonishing reality that Christ is in us, and we are in Christ.

During the time when Paul wrote his letter to the church in Colosse, there were debates and controversies surrounding the identity of Christ.

The church found itself navigating these disputes, influenced by the diverse cultures, ideas, and philosophies present in the city.

This week, we are focusing on Jesus, the Son of God, as He is revealed as the image of God, highlighting His supremacy over all things, His role in Creation, and His work in the New Creation.

Today we start a new series on Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Paul begins as he often does, with thanksgiving and prayer – but his prayers tell us a lot about the nature of a fruitful and ultimately meaningful life.

If you missed last Sunday or Vision Sunday the week before, Steve Tibbert, our senior pastor, shared some important news about the future leadership of King’s. You can watch the full interview with Steve & Deb, Joe & Sylvia and Andrew Wilson as they share some of their story and heart for the future of King’s.

This Sunday Joe Speaks from Isaiah 42:1-4 and focuses on the character and leadership of Jesus Christ. He highlights four key aspects of Jesus: His role as a servant, His humility, His compassion, and His ultimate victory. Unlike many leaders, Jesus came to serve others, bringing justice through self-sacrifice. He offers hope to the broken and weak, never abandoning those whose faith feels fragile.