Steven continues through Colossians 3:15-17, identifying three commands for us: letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, letting the word of Christ dwell in us richly, and doing everything in the name of Jesus. He talks about how gratitude is the key to fulfilling these commands.

 

Erin talks about how when you devote yourself to yourself you deplete yourself. She shares on the importance of prayer, how every person is called to testify with their lives, and the importance of filling our lives with things that matter, eternal things.

 

Erin takes a look at Colossians 4:10-14 and the importance of finishing well. She shares two examples from the Bible, those of Mark and Demas, and how decisions not desire determine destination.

 

April 26, 2018

Max shares about his life and how he got to the place where he is today. He talks about the importance of making your major your walk with God, really having Him as your first priority.

 

Max talks about the importance of really guarding your heart in every area of your life, which all begins with renewing your mind. He speaks directly to the areas of sexual purity, love of money, pornogrophy, and use of alcohol.

 

Max shares about how Jesus went out of His way to serve and that we need to follow His example. He goes over a long list of ways to be a blessing to others and the importance of learning to serve where nobody sees.

 

Max goes through a detailed explanation of the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He talks about the importance of being filled with the Spirit. He also shares the importance of spending time with the Father and how we have the freedom to go directly to God.

 

Max talks about the importance of looking at your own life to see if you are seeking to live a godly life. You reproduce what you are, so you need to be aware of how you are living and growing. He talks about embracing the opportunities you're given to grow.

 

Bob talks about the truth that everything we do has an effect. He talks about three things we need to do in order to care for our souls: tending to our past, creating space for God in our hearts, and addressing where we're headed. He shares how important it is to do these things in community with others.

 

Bob shares how pride isn't just arrogance, it's any strategy that we have to try to make our life work without God. He talks about how there is power in a humble heart, in letting go of our own lives, and the importance of confessing our sins to each other for healing. We have to let God into our hurts.