In Colossians 2, Paul wrote of both his desires for the Colossian church as well as his warnings about spiritual dangers facing them. He wanted to see the Colossians avoid spiritual shipwreck and the way to do it was to steadfastly abide in Jesus. They weren’t to trade Him for anything! The more they grew […]

Why should pastors teach the word of God? Why should Christians daily read and study their Bibles? Because the Bible is sufficient. The written word of God takes us to the Living Word of God, that we might be men and women that God desires us to be. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

The gospel was a grand mystery hidden in plain sight, but it came to full revelation and fruition in Jesus. Paul had a ministry regarding this mystery, one that included suffering but in which he could rejoice. He proclaimed the message of the mystery, declaring how Christ in us is the hope of glory. Apple: […]

God has a wonderful plan for Jesus, one that has been in place since the beginning of the world and finds its completion through eternity. What is it? Reconciliation. This universe, along with us as individuals, are estranged from God; Jesus is our reconciliation back to Him. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

There was good news and bad news for the people of God. The bad news of judgment was difficult to hear, but it was necessary. Good news cannot be appreciated without the contrast of the bad news. But the good news was truly good: the future kingdom of Immanuel would be wonderful, for He is […]

Whatever plans we believe we have, know this: God has something better. Let us trust the plans of the sovereign God, for we can be certain that He will point us to His Savior and Son: our Immanuel. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Why do we need to see the preeminence of Jesus, to recognize Him as God? Because He is! This is the very thing that Colossians 1:15-18 addresses. It shows that Jesus is God and that He is truly worthy of our worship. Jesus has a role in the Trinity – He has a role in […]

Isaiah was clearly overwhelmed by the holiness of God as well as the reality of his own sin. But once his sin was addressed, he found himself free and willing to serve the King of kings Who had a sobering message for Isaiah to deliver to the people. God has given us a similar message […]

In Paul’s prayer for the Colossians, he asked God to do great things among this church, for God had already done great things among them. Thus, he prayed and gave thanks to God, all of it highlighting God’s gracious work. God’s grace causes us to grow in faith, all to His glory. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: […]

In the famous parable of the vineyard, God shows that He did everything for Israel, yet they still sinned. Thus, His judgment was for good reason. God still has good reason to judge men and women. And we would most assuredly face God’s fierce judgment if it were not for one thing: Jesus! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 […]