Sermons

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

1. Jesus ABOVE All - vv. 15–17

2. Jesus FIRST in All - vv. 18–20

3. Jesus ENOUGH for All - vv. 21–23

ABOVE All: What are you trying to control that was never meant for you to control?

FIRST in All: What competes with Jesus for first place in your life?

ENOUGH for All: Is Jesus enough, or are you still trying to prove yourself?

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

1. Anchor your hope – vv. 1-8

2. Walk worthy – vv. 9-11

3. Live rescued – vv. 12-14

When Jesus is enough,

He changes what you hope in, how you walk, and how you live.

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

– Galatians 2:20 (NLT)

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Scripture isn’t something we finish.

It’s something that starts us moving.

How to Put Scripture into Action:

1. Spew it – v. 8a

2. Chew it – v. 8b

3. Just do it – v. 8c

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

1. Stay focused — vv. 1–4

2. Stand firm — vv. 5–14

3. Finish faithfully — vv. 15–19

A faithful life stays focused, stands firm, and finishes well.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

– Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV)

Scripture: Daniel 3

1. Decide where you will stand - vv. 1-12

2. Trust God with what happens next - vv. 13-18

3. Look for God in the fire - vv. 19-30

ONE THING

But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”

– Daniel 3:18 (NLT)

“I know You’re able and I know You can

Save through the fire with Your mighty hand

But even if You don’t

My hope is You alone”

- “Even If” by MercyMe

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

1. Be honest about what is dead - vv. 1-3

2. Believe God can do what you cannot - vv. 4-10

3. Trust God’s promise more than your perspective - vv. 11-14

Change makes it different. Redemption makes it useful.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

– Romans 8:28

Scripture: Ezekiel 18

1. Take accountability for your sin - vv. 5-18

2. Stop blaming others for your sin - vv. 9-20

3. Honestly face your sin, and open the door for God’s mercy - vv. 21-32

Owning your sin is both a responsibility and an opportunity

Scripture: Jeremiah 49:14-22

1. Remember who is really in control - vv. 14–15

2. Identify what gives you a false sense of security - v. 16

3. Trust God’s purposes more than your plans - vv. 17–22

This week…Remember who is really in control - Identify what gives you a false sense of security - Trust God’s purposes more than your plans.

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. – Proverbs 19:21

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

1. Build your convictions before life tests them - vv. 1–11

2. Choose obedience before convenience - vv. 12–17

3. Leave a legacy that points others to God - vv. 18–19

Convenience asks, What’s easiest? Conviction asks, What’s faithful?

Every day we choose which question we will answer.

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

– Joshua 24:15

What Really Matters

Scripture: Jeremiah 9

1. Jeremiah’s Deep Grief — Jeremiah 9:1–2

2. A Culture of Lies and Deception — Jeremiah 9:3–6

3. The LORD’s Coming Judgment — Jeremiah 9:7–11

4. Why Has This Happened? — Jeremiah 9:12–16

5. A Call to Mourn — Jeremiah 9:17–22

6. What Really Matters — Jeremiah 9:23–24

7. Outward Religion Is Not Enough — Jeremiah 9:25–26