Pastor Shane piggy backs off of last weeks message instructing on different types of earthly relationships by emphasizing the importance of prayer in our daily lives. Intimate prayer and yielding to the Lord are essential to growth in the Christian life but can often times be put on the back burner. Christian's should find hope in walking closely with the Lord.

Paul tells the Colossians what the Christian life looks like in a marriage relationship, a parent-child relationship, a master-servant relationship, and a Christian-non-Christian relationship. This passage highlights the importance of living our relationships in a way that brings honor and glory to the Lord.

In Paul's letter to Collosae, he instructs them how they should live their lives after coming into relationship with Jesus. As believers we are called to live different from the world, putting off our old ways of thinking and taking on the character of Jesus.

Paul urges believers who have been raised with Christ to seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. This implies a shift in focus from earthly concerns to heavenly priorities.

Jesus set believers free from man-made rules and regulations. Paul reminded the church at Colossae of this as they wrapped their minds around Jesus’ divine nature and complete work on the cross. Through his letter, Paul warns the church against any philosophy of life that is based solely on human ideas. No matter how good it sounds or how harmless it seems, it will eventually leave us empty.

Trials and suffering are not foreign for anyone, including believers. Through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, he reminds them of God's faithfulness even in the midst of our suffering. We are not guaranteed and easy life, but God reveals his perfect plan & character to us even when things seem upside down.

In Paul's letter to the Colossians church, he reminds them of the impact Jesus’ sacrifice has had on their lives. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, he is the head of the church, and we are reconciled to God through his accomplishment on the cross.

Pastor Shane kicks off a new series entitled "Rooted in Christ". Today's message encourages believers to deepen their relationship with Christ, bear spiritual fruit, and live lives worthy of the Lord, reflecting His love and wisdom in all things.

Psalm 32 follows pivotal events that took place in King David's life hinted at in Psalm 31. After his affair and murder, David lived in his guilt for many months before he finally found forgiveness with the Lord. He described the physical anguish he was in during this wait. After seeking out the Lord for forgiveness, he experienced peace and joy in the Lord again. We can learn from the life of David the joy that comes in surrendering to the Lord and choosing forgiveness instead of living in our failures.

King David, who is credited with writing several Psalms, went through several highs and lows in life. One of his greatest follies was an affair that resulted in an innocent man being murdered. Psalm 51 is layered with repentance attributed to this act of adultery, including his need for God's love and compassion.