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The Heart of the Gospel (Colossians 1:15-20)

Last week we broke off half way through Paul's second sentence in the book...yup, he's the master of run-on sentences. But the transition is clear. Paul now pens, or incorporates, a song-a hymn-to celebrate the "Son of His love," the King into whose Kingdom we have been transferred after being rescued from the domain of darkness having been qualified to share in the inheritance with the saints.
Paul wants us to clearly know that the Heart of the Gospel is Jesus. We do receive the benefits of the Gospel, but ultimate it's not about us.

Thanksgiving & Prayer (Colossians 1:3-14)

Paul starts off this letter with thanksgiving and prayer. He (and Timothy) have heard from Epaphras all about the life and faith of the Colossian church, and they are filled with joy. And they pray that the reality of their faith will continue to grow and flourish.

Colossians: Introduction & Reading

Today we begin our study of the letter to the Colossian church. We'll look at some preliminary issues, and then simply read through Colossians together.
One of the forgotten contexts of Scripture is the auditory - hearing. Before people had Bibles, they heard the message read. Practice listening today as you hear the Word of God through Colossians read.

Taming the Tension: Psalm 77

How do we pray in uncertainty and crisis? COVID-19 has pushed our world into just that. We don't know how long this is going to last. We don't know the long term effects. Even though many people are recovering, what toll has this taken on their lungs and how susceptible will they be to future respiratory infections or complications? How will the economy rebound?
There are so many questions. How can we navigate the present crisis?
Psalm 77 is a prayer in time of crisis with many questions. The psalmist doesn't see anything in his present reality that provides comfort and direction. Where does he look for stability? He looks to the past - to what God HAS done for His people in history.

When Jesus Comes to Town (Luke 19:28-44)

Palm Sunday! The day Jesus rides into Jerusalem, completing the journey that he set out on in Luke 9:51. What happens when Jesus comes to town?

Praying Our Fears (Psalm 23)

The world is in crisis. COVID-19 is a global pandemic. It's hitting closer to home that we would like. It is affecting our lives in one way or another. How do we face this in faith? Where do we find strength in times like this?
We have also posted this in video form on our YouTube channel. 

Taming the Tension (Matthew 6:25-34)

COVID-19. A global pandemic. Panic shopping. How should we as followers of Jesus navigate these times? There is, first of all, the need to calm our own hearts and minds; and then rest in the reality of God's sovereignty.
As a church we will be taking various measures during this time regarding our public gatherings, we have started live-streaming our services to YouTube, and we will continue to listen to our health and government officials as the situation progresses.

Blinded By Pride (Luke 6:17-49)

The Sermon on the Level. Jesus has just selected the Twelve Apostles from the crowd of disciples, people from all over are coming to hear him speak and to experience his healing power. In the midst of this Jesus "lifts up his eyes on his disciples" and lays out what following him must look like in the day-to-day stuff of life.