Sermon Archives

In our quest to grow as believers, we can be tempted to supplement Christ with religious practices, fresh revelations or legalistic regulation that promise a lot but ultimately lead us away from Him. In Colossians 2:16-23, Paul warns us not to be duped by these things since Christ alone is the fulfillment of God’s promises, […]

What is the biggest challenge you face in life as a Christian? I imagine ‘false teaching’ isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. However, in Colossians 2:6-15, we are warned about this very real threat. The good news is, Paul not only helps us identify it but also gives us the antidote. For Further […]

Having encouraged the Colossians in their faith (1:1-14), and reminded them of the glory of Christ (1:15-23), Paul now goes on to write about himself – his ministry and his message? Why? Does he want to draw attention to himself and his great accomplishments? No – his aim is to draw attention to Christ – […]

So far we’ve seen that its possible to be confident about where we stand with God, and that this confidence should help us grow and endure in the Christian life. In Colossians 1:15-23, Paul reminds us that the ultimate reason we can rest secure as believers is because our confidence rests in the supreme and sufficient savior, […]

“Can I be sure?” It’s a question that nags us when we are faced with major life choices or even in the small things. In Colossians 1, we discover that its possible to have certainty about the most important issues of all – where we stand with God and where we will spend eternity. In Christ, we can be secure about our identity […]