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Colossians: Faith Under Pressure - Message 4Colossians 1:24-25Paul was in prison — yet he rejoiced.Why? Because his suffering had purpose.When hardship serves God’s mission, it carries eternal value. What looked like chains was actually kingdom advancement. Paul understood that Christ’s saving work was finished — but the mission continues through His people.His pain had a people attached to it.Ministry isn’t about platform — it’s about stewardship. We don’t own our calling; we manage what God entrusted to us. And that calling is never just about us — it’s about making the Word of God fully known.You can’t make it known if you don’t know it.Know the Word deeply.Live the Word visibly.Speak the Word boldly.Your hardship may be someone else’s breakthrough.So the question is:What are you doing to make the Word of God fully known?Chapters / Timestamps:[00:00] Welcome and Introduction to Message 4[05:12] Rejoicing in Suffering: Paul’s Radical Perspective (Colossians 1:24)[12:45] What is "Lacking" in Christ’s Afflictions?[18:30] The Stewardship of God: Becoming a Minister of the Word[24:15] The Mystery Revealed: Christ in You, the Hope of Glory[31:00] Moving from Rules to Relationship: A New Identity[38:40] The Goal of Maturity: Presenting Every Man Perfect in Christ[44:20] Toiling with His Energy: How to Work Without Burning Out[47:15] Closing Prayer and Call to Action#Colossians #ChristInYou #FaithUnderPressure #HopeOfGlory #SermonSeries #ONEChurchSCONE Church exists to help people become ONE with God, each other and their community. Our mission is to make sure NO ONE WALKS ALONE. And that everyone knows the ONE.Are you ready to take that next step in your walk with Jesus? Connect with ONE Church by clicking here: https://onechurchsc.org/links/To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://onechurchsc.churchcenter.com/giving

Stop letting anxiety lead your life and start letting the Almighty lead instead. Discover how the power of the Gospel can take you from being "alienated" to being "anchored" in God's grace.In Message 3 of our series "Colossians: Faith Under Pressure," we dive deep into Colossians 1:21-23. We often carry the weight of our past, feeling separated from God due to our thoughts and actions. However, this sermon reveals the radical transformation available through Jesus Christ: He doesn't just forgive our past; He restores our relationship and redefines our entire identity.We explore the vital concept of "Orthodoxy before Orthopraxy"—the truth that right thinking and right believing must precede right living. By understanding that we are now "holy, blameless, and above reproach" in Christ, we find the spiritual stability needed to withstand the pressures of modern culture. Whether you are battling internal doubts or external distractions, learn why the Gospel is not just the message that saves you, but the power that sustains you every single day.Chapters / Timestamps[00:00] Welcome and Service Opening[02:28] Series Intro: Faith Under Pressure[04:19] Orthodoxy before Orthopraxy: Why Right Thinking Matters[07:05] Analyzing Colossians 1:21: Who We Once Were[08:35] Understanding Spiritual Alienation and Hostility[13:00] Grace Begins Where Honesty Lives[19:28] Analyzing Colossians 1:22: Reconciled Through His Body[23:33] Your New Identity: Holy, Blameless, and Above Reproach[25:34] The Man on the Middle Cross: A Story of Redemption[30:22] Analyzing Colossians 1:23: Continuing in the Faith[33:43] Staying Stable and Steadfast Against Culture[39:33] Closing Invitation: From Alienated to Anchored#Colossians #FaithUnderPressure #IdentityInChrist #ONEChurch #SermonSeries #GospelGraceONE Church exists to help people become ONE with God, each other and their community. Our mission is to make sure NO ONE WALKS ALONE. And that everyone knows the ONE.Are you ready to take that next step in your walk with Jesus? Connect with ONE Church by clicking here: https://onechurchsc.org/links/To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://onechurchsc.churchcenter.com/giving

Colossians: Faith Under Pressure - Message 2In this message, we continue our series "Faith Under Pressure" by unpacking one of the most powerful Christ-centered texts in all of Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20.Paul writes to a church facing cultural pressure to remind them of one undeniable truth: Jesus is not just a good teacher or a reflection of God—He is the Preeminent One. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, and the Sustainer of the universe.We explore what it means that Jesus is "enough." If He holds the universe together, He can hold your life together. We also dive into our true value and identity, not based on what the world says, but based on the price God was willing to pay for us.Scripture References:Colossians 1:15-20 (Main Text)John 14:9 (He who has seen Me has seen the Father)John 1:14 (The Word became flesh)Philippians 4:13 (Context of strength)2 Timothy 1:7 (Not a spirit of fear)2 Corinthians 5:19 (Reconciling the world)Romans 5:8 (God demonstrates His love)Ephesians 2:8-9 (Saved by grace)Key Moments:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction01:25 - Prayer for our Family02:43 - Introduction to Colossians Series07:31 - Reading Colossians 1:15-2009:28 - Jesus: The Image of the Invisible God11:07 - Firstborn Over All Creation: Christ’s Authority17:14 - Jesus as Creator & The Goal of Creation19:26 - The Five Solas: Christ Alone, Scripture Alone21:40 - The Sustainer: He Holds All Things Together22:15 - You Are Not a Mistake (But You Aren’t the Center)30:10 - Stop Living Like Anxiety is Your Lord31:15 - The Fullness of God in Bodily Form34:11 - The Ministry of Reconciliation39:22 - Defining Your Value: Determining What You Are Worth44:04 - Altar Call & Closing PrayerONE Church exists to help people become ONE with God, each other and their community.Our mission is to make sure NO ONE WALKS ALONE. And that everyone knows the ONE.Are you ready to take that next step in your walk with Jesus? Connect with ONE Church by clicking here: https://onechurchsc.org/links/To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://onechurchsc.churchcenter.com/giving

We are kicking off a brand new series, "Faith Under Pressure," journeying through the book of Colossians. In this first message, we dive into Colossians Chapter 1, exploring how the Apostle Paul—writing from a prison cell—encourages a young church facing cultural pressure and false teaching.In a world that constantly tries to add to or subtract from the Gospel, Paul reminds us of one central truth: Jesus is supreme, and He is sufficient. We don't need Jesus plus something else; we just need Jesus. Join us as we discover how to stand firm in our faith when the pressure is on, rooted in the knowledge of who Christ is and what He has done for us.Scripture References:Colossians 1 (Main Text)Acts 28 (Context of Paul's imprisonment)Ephesians 1 (Parallel prayers of Paul)ONE Church exists to help people become ONE with God, each other and their community.Our mission is to make sure NO ONE WALKS ALONE. And that everyone knows the ONE.Are you ready to take that next step in your walk with Jesus? Connect with ONE Church by clicking here: https://onechurchsc.org/links/To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://onechurchsc.churchcenter.com/giving