The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Colossians church with a prayer of thanksgiving.  Within that pray we see the marks of being in Christ.  * Much Thanks To Ricky Jones for insights on this sermon, especially the introductory illustration and introduction which were stolen from him. 

A relationship with an enemy is usually a relationship we don't want in our lives.  However, Jesus and the way He brings salvation to the world ends up creating a new ethic that is upside down.  Jesus calls His people to love their enemies. 

The Apostle Paul gives a beautiful description of the gift of singleness in I Corinthians 7.  

God, who designed sex, says it is a gift for marriage.  Why would it be only good for that context? 

We tend to either idolize or undervalue marriage, but the Apostle Paul shows us that ultimately it teaches us about Christ and the church. 

Dating can be very confusing.  Does the Bible have any principles that help us to date in a healthy way?  What if dating could be a place of freedom instead of insecurity and fear?  Special thanks to Les Newsom, Matt Howell and Way Rutherford. 

Friendship is vital for becoming a wise and flourishing person.  It's typically most formative relationship in college.  

Emotions can be very confusing.  The Psalmist shows us how praying our emotions brings us to the heart of God.  Special thanks to Matt Howell and Dan Allender

What do people mean when they talk about God's will?  What do the Scriptures say? How much of God's will am I supposed to know? Big time Special thanks to Matt Howell for his material on this. 

Hosea provides a sobering and thrilling picture of what a relationship with God looks and feels like.  It holds in tension what we think is impossible.  That we are more sinful and broken than we ever thought but more loved and treasured in Jesus Christ than we ever dare dreamed.  **Special Thanks to Matt Howell and Tim Keller for help on this