Pastoral Candidating sermon for Ben Halliburton. In Luke 9, Jesus appears to dissuade some potential followers. Surely somebody trying to start a religion would take every follower he can get? No - because Jesus wants to establish a relationship with us based on faith and trust; he insists we come to him on HIS terms, for the right reasons, rather than for what WE can get out of it. The cost of following Jesus is high, but it's truly worth it.

Pastoral Candidating sermon for Ben Halliburton. In Luke 9, Jesus appears to dissuade some potential followers. Surely somebody trying to start a religion would take every follower he can get? No - because Jesus wants to establish a relationship with us based on faith and trust; he insists we come to him on HIS terms, for the right reasons, rather than for what WE can get out of it. The cost of following Jesus is high, but it's truly worth it.

Why did God ordain that his Son should be preached and his church should grow - through suffering? Our suffering shows the value of Christ's work, and the depth of his live for his people. We demonstrate that when we suffer for his sake, for the blessing of others.

Why did God ordain that his Son should be preached and his church should grow - through suffering? Our suffering shows the value of Christ's work, and the depth of his live for his people. We demonstrate that when we suffer for his sake, for the blessing of others.

When studying a passage of Scripture, it's good to know that your conclusions match the rest of the Bible. People have used Colossians 1 to support some very unhealthy doctrines and practices, but a careful consideration of the text helps us steer clear. Paul was writing to make sure that we know Jesus is God, so that we can continue in him - growing and becoming stronger in our fath.

When studying a passage of Scripture, it's good to know that your conclusions match the rest of the Bible. People have used Colossians 1 to support some very unhealthy doctrines and practices, but a careful consideration of the text helps us steer clear. Paul was writing to make sure that we know Jesus is God, so that we can continue in him - growing and becoming stronger in our fath.

As we continue our series in Colossians, Paul is preparing to address the spiritual environment of the church. But before he tackles the problems, he reviews the solid foundation of our faith: the person and work of Jesus Christ. He reminds us that Jesus is the supreme and preeminent Son of God, and that those who believe in him should continue, patiently, enduring to the end.

As we continue our series in Colossians, Paul is preparing to address the spiritual environment of the church. But before he tackles the problems, he reviews the solid foundation of our faith: the person and work of Jesus Christ. He reminds us that Jesus is the supreme and preeminent Son of God, and that those who believe in him should continue, patiently, enduring to the end.

We are naturally selfish creatures, and everything in our society reinforces this me-first attitude. But Paul writes to the Colossians from a completely different perspective - a self-less perspective of giving and serving. How was Paul able to serve others over a lifetime? Because he learned about love from Jesus, who lived and died for sinners like us.

We are naturally selfish creatures, and everything in our society reinforces this me-first attitude. But Paul writes to the Colossians from a completely different perspective - a self-less perspective of giving and serving. How was Paul able to serve others over a lifetime? Because he learned about love from Jesus, who lived and died for sinners like us.