Explore the 5 habits of a Christian life, focusing on serving others, sharing hope, and living out faith, love, and humility through biblical teachings.

The video discusses the importance of serving and sharing hope as part of the Christian life. It references passages from the Bible, specifically Genesis 50:20 and Mark 10:35-45. The story of Joseph is mentioned to highlight the theme of maintaining hope in difficult circumstances. The speaker emphasizes the need to focus on serving others as a way to share hope and mentions the significance of having faith, hope, and love. Additionally, a story about St. Francis of Assisi illustrates the idea that our actions serve as a sermon to others. Finally, the importance of avoiding self-centeredness in prayer is highlighted through a discussion on Mark 10:35-45.

Full transcript: https://columbiafirstassembly.com/2026/02/05/the-5-habits-of-a-christian-life-serving-and-sharing-hope/

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Columbia First Assembly

1100 N 7th St, Columbia, Missouri

Across from Hickman High School

We are a multi generational, Spirit filled church on mission with Jesus, helping people know God, grow in God, and share hope.

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Learn how to live in the Word and experience true spiritual growth through James 1 and Psalm 1. Discover how God’s Word transforms your heart, pushes back deception, produces blessing, and brings lasting freedom and prosperity to your life.

In this message from the series The Five Habits of the Christian Life, the focus is on living in the Word, not merely reading or studying it. Drawing from James 1:21 to 25 and Psalm 1, the sermon teaches that God’s Word is living, active, and transformative. Believers are called to set aside sin, humbly receive the Word planted in their hearts, and actively obey what it says. Listening without doing leads to deception, but applying Scripture brings freedom, healing, and blessing. The Word of God acts like a mirror, revealing areas that need transformation, and like a seed planted in prepared soil, producing growth and fruit. When we delight in and meditate on God’s Word, we become like a tree planted by streams of water, stable, fruitful, and spiritually prosperous even in difficult seasons. Living in the Word shifts us from being ruled by emotions to standing firmly on truth, allowing God to bring lasting change and blessing.

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Columbia First Assembly
1100 N 7th St, Columbia, Missouri
Across from Hickman High School

We are a multi generational, Spirit filled church on mission with Jesus, helping people know God, grow in God, and share hope.

Discover how to cultivate a powerful prayer life based on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6. Learn how prayer builds relationship with God, produces humility and mercy, relieves anxiety, and invites breakthrough and deliverance into your daily life.

In this message from the series The Five Habits of the Christian Life, the focus is on cultivating a prayer life as a daily habit rather than a temporary resolution. Using the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6 as a model, the sermon teaches that prayer is about relationship, not ritual. Prayer begins with calling God “Father,” emphasizing intimacy and personal connection. It produces confidence because God hears us, humility because we depend on Him for daily needs, partnership as we pray for His kingdom to come, mercy as we forgive others, and deliverance from temptation and evil. In a culture filled with anxiety and information overload, prayer becomes the antidote for fear and worry. Believers are encouraged to develop a private prayer life, find their own rhythm of prayer, and intentionally cultivate habits that deepen their relationship with God and invite His transforming power into everyday life.

If you need prayer, have questions, or want to connect, we would love to hear from you.

Columbia First Assembly
1100 N 7th St, Columbia, Missouri
Across from Hickman High School

We are a multi generational, Spirit filled church on mission with Jesus, helping people know God, grow in God, and share hope.

As we begin a new year, it’s the perfect time to ask an important question: What am I truly devoted to?

In this message, we launch a new series, The 5 Habits of the Christian Life, exploring how godly habits shape a life that glorifies God and helps us enjoy Him forever. Drawing from Acts 2 and John 15, we’re reminded that spiritual growth doesn’t come from momentary inspiration, but from daily devotion, remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine.

Discover how cultivating prayer, living in God’s Word, serving others, investing in church community, and practicing generosity can transform your walk with Christ and produce lasting spiritual fruit. Wherever you are in your faith journey, this message invites you to build habits that deepen your relationship with God and change the direction of your life.

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Columbia First Assembly

1100 N 7th St, Columbia, Missouri

Across from Hickman High School

We are a multi generational, Spirit filled church on mission with Jesus, helping people know God, grow in God, and share hope.

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In this powerful sermon from John 14, Pastor Tom Ragsdale reminds us of one of the most hope-filled promises Jesus ever gave: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”When our hearts are troubled, when life feels uncertain, or when we feel lost, Jesus doesn’t just tell us where to go, He invites us to follow Him.In today’s message, we explore:✨ How faith overcomes a troubled heart✨ The reality and hope of Heaven✨ Jesus’ promise to return for His people✨ What it truly means that Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE✨ How the Father and the Son are one✨ The incredible promise that believers will do greater works through the Holy SpiritPastor Tom also shares personal stories—from navigating Kyiv without directions to navigating seasons of uncertainty—and points us to the One who always leads us home.If you’re struggling, searching, or simply hungry for truth, this message will encourage your faith and point you toward the hope found only in Jesus Christ.---🙏 Need Prayer? Have Questions?We would love to connect with you!Drop a comment, message us, or visit us in person.📍 Columbia First Assembly1100 N 7th St, Columbia, MissouriRight across from Hickman High School.We are a multi-generational, Spirit-filled church on mission with Jesus, helping people Know God, Grow in God, and Share Hope.#JesusIsTheWay #John14 #Sermon #ChristianSermon #FaithInJesus #HopeInChrist #WayTruthLife #HeavenIsReal #TrustInGod #HolySpiritPower #ChristianEncouragement #BibleTeaching #GospelMessage #ChurchOnline #ChristianLiving #TroubledHeart #FaithOverFear #JesusSaves #BibleStudy #ColumbiaMissouriChurch #FirstAssembly #WhatIsTheGospel #FindingHope #FollowingJesus #ChristianMotivation #JesusIsComingAgain #ChristianCommunity #SermonOnHeaven #BiblicalTruth

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