The Upward Call: The Teaching Ministry of Colonial Church

The Apostle Paul urges Timothy, and us, to faithfully run the God-given race of life with endurance and total surrender, keeping our eyes on Christ and the eternal crown of righteousness He promises to all who love His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:5-8. 1-4-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Christmas celebrates not only Christ’s first coming but also trains our hearts to wait faithfully and live on mission in hopeful expectation of His promised return as King. Revelation 1:7; Acts 1:9-11; Hebrews 9:28. 12-24-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

The Son of God—who arrived humbly, lived selflessly, and died sacrificially—calls us to a life marked by the same love. From the manger’s straw to the cross’s wood, His humility is not only our salvation but also our example. Luke 2:1-7 / Philippians 2:5-11. 12-21.25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

True Christmas joy is born the moment we believe God’s promises, grows as we share the good news of Jesus, and endures as we fix our eyes on the joy He envisioned beyond the cross. Luke 1:39-45 / Luke 2:8-15. 12-14-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

The birth of Jesus fulfills God’s ancient promises, confirming that true biblical hope—certain, active, and grounded in God’s character—is realized in Christ’s arrival, sacrifice, and salvation. Isaiah 7:14, 53:5. 12-7-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Daniel’s steadfast prayer life shows that true faith stands firm against opposition, trusts God in every trial, and becomes a powerful witness to His saving authority. Daniel 6:6–10, 13–16, 19–22. 11-30-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because sin always carries consequences, corrupts the heart, and guarantees a coming reckoning, we must confront it honestly in ourselves and others while clinging to Christ—the only One who transforms warning into redemption. Daniel 5:17–28. 11-23-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar learned the hard way that when pride takes the throne of your heart, downfall follows—but when you humble yourself before God, He restores you with grace, purpose, and true greatness. Daniel 4:27–37. 11-16-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

God is not a distant observer but your greatest admirer—your “biggest fan”—who relentlessly seeks, saves, savors, soothes, and shouts over you in love, proving that His devotion to you is deeper and louder than any earthly fan’s enthusiasm. Zephaniah 3:17. 11-9-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Real courage is choosing unwavering faith in God over compromise, trusting that even if the fire comes, He will meet us there for our good and His glory. Daniel 3:13–18, 26–28. 11-2-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com