Chris Wall • 1 Peter 2:18-25 ESV
Submission to Christ naturally moves us to submit to one another. This goes against our natural human nature. However, following Christ moves us to surrender our will to God’s will. This is especially important as we serve the Lord in the workplace. It makes sense that God’s word speaks to our work life because according to Google: the average American spends 1/3 of their life working. Serving the Lord at work is our calling, this passage helps us understand how to bring glory to God in the workplace.
A reluctant King.An underestimated boy.A nation unwilling to hear the heart of God. It's not a fairy tale or an ancient story of kingdoms long forgotten. It's the story of us. ...
Chad Balthrop • Colossians 2:18-23 We live in a generation "that can't even." We're told to "live our truth." Whatever choice you make, your next judgmental critic is only one click away. With relentless individualism, we let no one tell us how to live. Yet so many people feel empty. Lost. Alone. All too often, the desire to "let no one" influence our thinking becomes a trigger that gives everyone a piece of who we are. These voices become obstacles that limit our faith. What excuse prevents you from fully trusting Christ? What explanation gives you a reason to move further from God and those who love you most? What if you could recondition your thinking and recondition your habits? Scripture tells the story of the One whose grace defines...and redefines us all. ...
Pastor Chris Wall • Colossians 2:1-10 Paul was a good shepherd of God’s people. Every shepherd will be required to fight off some wolves that come in for an attack. Over the next three weeks we must take some time and fight off some wolves attacking our flock. In the Christian life, we never stand still. We are either moving forward in spiritual growth or slipping backwards into spiritual apathy. Every believer is an open target for the enemy to attack but those believers who are slipping into apathy will find themselves exposed to the enemy. One of the ways to prepare is to know the word. The greatest offense is a formidable defense. In Ephesians, God gives us armor to protect ourselves while providing only one offensive weapon; the sword of the Spirit. The first part of this passage moves us to a powerful foundation of God’s word as preparation for the spiritual attacks. We cannot miss this as we prepare for the warning to the church at Colossae. ...
