Sermons on Colossians
Living in the Reality of Christ
In Colossians 1:15–29, the apostle Paul proclaims several reasons for the preeminence of Christ. Dr. Michael Barrett preaches the imperial Christ is our confidence, the incarnate Christ is our peace, the indwelling Christ is our hope. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible…
Colossians: Maturity in Christ
With Colossians 1:24-29, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of Colossians, Paul urges the believers to fix their eyes on Jesus Christ, to put sin to death through the power of Christ, and to put on the compassion and righteousness of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the problem of self-made religion, Paul’s prayer…
The Secrets to a Thankful Life
Colossians 3:12-17 shows us the secrets of a thankful life, which centers on a heart ruled by Christ’s love and peace and is empowered through the word of Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the foundation, maintenance, and growth of a thankful heart.
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God…
Living a Life on Mission
Since Christians have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heaven by faith, how then shall we live on earth? Listen as guest preacher Mr. Matthew Mihelic preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on living a life on mission by persevering in prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its…
Our Struggle to Forgive
Believers delight in the forgiveness of sins. Because we have been forgiven so much by God, the apostle Paul writes that we too are to forgive others: “As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive,” (Col. 3:13). And yet, we struggle to forgive others their sins against us. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on our struggle to forgive from Psalm 32:1-2 and…
Motto Text Sermon (2021): Heavenly Minded Servants of the Lord
Colossians 3:1-4 calls the servants of the Lord to seek their wisdom at God’s right hand. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims earthly-minded church leadership, heavenly-minded church leadership, and the heavenly-minded church in this Installation and Ordination and Motto Text Sermon for…
Infant Baptism
In Genesis 17:1-14 and Colossians 2:11-12, we find the connection between circumcision in the Old Testament and baptism in the New Testament. Rev. Tom VandenHeuvel clarifies what baptism is and also why we baptize infants. “Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the…
Christian Living
Implications for Living in Light of the Resurrection
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