What does it mean to be an ambassador of Christ? An ambassador is one who represents one country while living in another; they are authorized to speak on their king’s behalf to others far from home. In Christ, believers are called to be ambassadors. In that role we are: entrusted with the message of the … [Read More…] Ambassadors of Christ
How does God want us to respond when our faith is stretched to the limit? In this story, we find Joseph lifted out of the pit and into the position of second in command of Egypt. The sovereignty of God is the central message of the story of Joseph; it teaches us why we can … [Read More…] Delightful Trust in the Sovereignty of God
Sometimes our lives can feel like a series of unfortunate events. Joseph’s life, at times, seemed to go from bad to worse. But through it all, God was working for his glorious purposes. Through Joseph’s story, we see three things that God is doing through our suffering: God is cultivating our character, God is forming … [Read More…] From Bad to Worse
Certain things are true of us just because we are a follower of Jesus Christ. It changes not only our eternal destiny but also who we are in this world right now. Scripture calls believers to be a Royal Priesthood; but what does that mean? In this sermon, we learn about our ministry as priests … [Read More…] Royal Priesthood
How do we know that we are a new creation in Christ? In this sermon, we explore the incredible gift of a new beginning in Christ. As new creations, our lives should exhibit three new qualities. First, we have a new love for God and others. This is reflected in the outward overflow of love … [Read More…] New Creation
Does a loving God have a plan for our lives? When we understand how God reveals Himself, and when we taste and see that the Lord is good, it changes how we approach the ups and downs of life. Through the life of Joseph, we see the story of God’s sovereignty played out. There are … [Read More…] God’s Plan Includes The Peaks And The Pits
Who am I? We all wrestle with this existential question. How we answer this question significantly impacts how we live our lives. So, where are you finding your identity today? When you find your identity in Christ, as a child of God, everything else pales in comparison. In this sermon, we learn three privileges to … [Read More…] Children of God
What makes a person’s character worthy of public praise? As we close out our series in Colossians, we focus on Paul’s closing greetings where he highlights the exemplary character of specific believers. Four characteristics are noteworthy of these individuals: they were generous in encouragement, dependable in comfort, steadfast in effort, and faithful in ministry. Does … [Read More…] Scripture Shoutouts
Our God is hospitable, and He calls us to reflect that nature to others. God knits people together through hospitality. He calls us to move outward to enter into other people’s lives where we can display His love. Phoebe’s life exemplified godly hospitality and warmth, and in this passage Paul commends her for her generosity … [Read More…] Phoebe
Prayer is a spiritual necessity if we want to grow in our faith. It’s a powerful discipline that builds our intimate relationship with the Creator of the universe. So how should we pray? In this sermon, we learn that we must pray with persistence, perspective, and purpose. Colossians 4:2-4
