In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 4:2-4 and prayer. We are to devote to prayer which is abandoning our place as the center of our world and surrendering that place to God as an act of heartfelt worship. We are not to collect our desires, wants and needs rather we are to empty our hands and surrender to God. 

 In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Pastor of Family Ministries Troy Heller examines Colossians 4:5-6. Paul reminds the Colossians that outsiders (those who do not know Christ yet) should never feel like outsiders.  However, it is not just our words that have an impact on those around us, but also how we live our lives. We need to try to emulate Jesus in all areas.

In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 3:18-25 and what it means to follow Christ in all aspects of our life. There is no aspect of our life that gets compartmentalized from Christ's presence and influence. We are to be present in the lives of those we are surrounded by; spouses, children, employees and coworkers. 

 In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Adult Discipleship Pastor Brent Watson examines Colossians 3:12-17. We are, as followers of Christ, to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience rather than what is expected in the world. This is not only towards other followers but those around us. 

 In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Worship Arts Pastor Dr. Bret Welstead looks at Colossians 3:1-11. Paul reminds the Colossians and us that we are to set our minds on Christ rather than earthly things.  Remember our focus is to be on Christ rather than being in reaction mode responding to the most immediate thing happening in our lives. 

 In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Lead Pastor Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 2:11-23. Paul reminds the Colossians that there is only Jesus and we can either chose to trust in ourselves or to trust in Christ. Our choice reveals what we believe about our own abilities, our true beliefs about God's grace and mercy, the natural tendency that all of us have towards self-righteousness and what we believe about God and how we think He sees us in Christ. 

In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Lead Pastor Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 2:1-10. Paul reminds the people of Colossae not to be fooled by false teachers who promised insider, secret spiritual understanding that is inconsisten with Christ. Only the full understanding of Christ can keep believers from being deceived. 

 Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, by looking at Colossians 1:15-29. Paul emphasizes the preeminence of Christ or how He is superior in who He is and surpassing in all He does. He is the image of the invisible God. Rather than being focused on our shrunken kingdom of ourselves we should focus on the magnificence of God.

Dr. Tim Johnson begins the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, by looking at Colossians 1:1-14 and why, just like ballast is important to a ship, Christ is the ballast in our lives and important to our well-being.  We are to bear fruit and growing. 

Dr. Tim Johnson concludes the series, Jars of Clay: God's Power in Our Weakness, by speaking with the Central Asia team and others about their experiences.