Sermons

How to Live like a Chistian

Andrew Watkins

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“HOW TO LIVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN” 

Colossians 3:1-17

Big Idea: Because of what Christ has done, Christians are called to do.

1. Set your mind on heaven’s hope.

2. Kill the sin that holds your heart.

3. Clothe yourself with holy habits.

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Substance over Shadows

Andrew Watkins

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“SUBSTANCE OVER SHADOWS” 

Colossians 2:16-23

Big Idea: The shadows of spirituality are no substitute for the substance of Christ.

1. Don’t run after religious rules.

2. Don’t insist on “inspired” inisghts.

3. Don’t settle for superficial solutions.

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Walk Well in Christ

Andrew Watkins

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“THE GOAL OF GOSPEL MINISTRY” 

Colossians 2:6-15

Big Idea: If you want to be spiritually mature, you’ve got to walk well in Christ.

1. Walk well by deepening your intimacy with Christ. (6-7)

2. Walk well by denouncing any insufficiency of Christ. (8-10)

3. Walk well by defining your identity in Christ.

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Comfort for Troubled Hearts

Don Webster

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“Comfort for Troubled Hearts” 

John 14:1-14

Big Idea: Jesus is the true provider of comfort for our troubled hearts

Three amazing truths that Jesus is the only true comfort:

1. Jesus is preparing our heavenly home

2. Jesus is the way to our heavenly home

3. Jesus is our empowerment until we reach our heavenly home

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The Goal of Gospel Ministry

Andrew Watkins

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“THE GOAL OF GOSPEL MINISTRY” 

Colossians 1:24-2:5

Big Idea: The goal of gospel ministry is to present everyone mature in Christ.

Good gospel ministers…

1. Suffer and steward their lives for the spread of the gospel.

2. Strive without ceasing for the strengthening of God’s people.

4 strive-worthy signposts for strengthening God’s people:

1) Affirming God’s people in their togetherness.

2) Anchoring God’s people in the truth.

3) Alerting God’s people to the danger.

4) Assuring God’s people in their faith.

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What has Jesus Done?

Andrew Watkins

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“WHAT HAS JESUS DONE?” 

Colossians 1:15-20

Big Idea: Jesus has reconciled us to God by His death on the cross.

1. Who we once were: Enemies of God.

2. What Christ has done: Reconciled us to God.

3. How we now live: Rooted in Christ.

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Who is Jesus?

Andrew Watkins

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“WHO IS JESUS?” 

Colossians 1:15-20

Big Idea: Jesus is Lord over all.

1. Jesus is Lord of creation.

2. Jesus is Lord of redemption.

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A Pastor's Heart

Andrew Watkins

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“A PASTOR’S HEART” 

Colossians 1:1-14

Big Idea: Healthy, Mature Christians are Rooted in Christ and Bearing Fruit for Christ.

1. I am grateful for God’s grace in your salvation. (1-8)

2 signs of salvation (4):

1) Faith in Christ

2) Love for Christians

2. I am praying for persistent progress in your sanctification. (9-14)

4 signs of sanctification:

1) Godly behavior (10b)

2) Solid doctrine (10b)

3) Strengthened living (11)

4) Joyful thanksgiving (12

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Faithful He Has Been, Faithful He Will Be

Andrew Watkins

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“FAITHFUL HE HAS BEEN, FAITHFUL HE WILL BE” 

Esther 9:1-10:3

Big Idea: Our God is a Faithful God.

Because our God is a faithful God…

1. Stay faithful when others have failed. (9:1-16) Slide(s) with 2 Timothy 4:9-18

2. Celebrate now what God has done. (9:17-32)

3. Steward well where you’ve been placed. (10:1-3)

You are loved!

Pleading & Proclaiming

Andrew Watkins

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“PLEADING & PROCLAIMING” 

Esther 8:1-17

Big Idea: Our God can make a way when there is no other way.

1. Will you plead on others’ behalf? (1-6)

2. Will you receive the new decree? (7-12)

3. Will you proclaim the good news? (13-14)

4. Will you rejoice in your deliverance? (15-17)

You are loved!