Living Word Family Church Sermon Podcast

Pastor Mike brought a strong, practical teaching on spiritual warfare, reminding us that while we live in a fallen world, God has equipped every believer with everything needed to stand firm. Drawing from Ephesians 6, he emphasized the importance of recognizing the enemy’s strategies, refusing deception, and putting on the full armor of God. This message encourages believers to stay alert, walk wisely, resist the devil, and live in the victory Jesus already secured.

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This week, Pastor Scott continued our Colossians series by addressing the danger of pursuing the *wrong kind* of knowledge. The Colossian church was being pulled toward Gnosticism — a philosophy promising secret, higher truths — and away from the simple, powerful gospel they first received. Pastor showed how Paul redirects them to the **knowledge of God’s will**, the **centrality of Christ**, and the **completed work of redemption**. This message calls us to reject self‑focused spiritual “levels” and embrace the kind of knowledge that leads to obedience, transformation, and a life that pleases the Lord.

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Pastor Scott opened a brand‑new series in the book of **Colossians**, laying the foundation for why this letter matters today. He walked us through Paul’s background, his imprisonment, the challenges facing the early church, and why Colossians stands as one of the clearest declarations of Christ’s supremacy in all Scripture. This first message sets the stage for understanding how believers can stay grounded in truth, resist false teaching, and walk in the power of the gospel they first received.

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As we wrap up our series on Holiness, it's worth looking at what the Bible says about how God rewards us in eternity. Is it like a payday? Do some receive greater rewards? Are we actually rewarded for our degree of holiness? The Word of God will challenge us and comfort us if we look into it carefully for the answers.

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With spiritual attacks ramping up, we need to ensure that we are fully armored. Part of this readiness includes the empowerment of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Who is the Holy Spirit, why do we need Him, and what does it look like to be filled with Him?

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In talking about holiness, we have heard more than once that we need to see the world through the eyes of Christ, and think the way Jesus thinks, or words to that effect. The Bible talks about us having the mind of Christ, which seems astonishing. What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?

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We have been taught (correctly) that in order to follow God, in order to please God, in order to live by faith, we MUST know the Bible. But it is possible to have knowledge of what the bible says, and still not be right with God. There is a right way to read the Bible, and that right way produces holiness in our lives.

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Freedom is a topic that is often addressed in the New Testament. Perhaps most famously when Jesus said "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." As we celebrate 250 years of freedom in this nation, it's a good idea to be reminded of what Jesus taught about freedom for the believer.

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