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The sin and trespass offerings were God's dispensation in the Old Testament to address the people's fallen condition, our need for purification, and the individual acts of wrongdoing that are the fruit of this condition. But as with all the other offerings, they were shadows and types pointing to Christ. God had Christ in mind from the beginning, and because of His sacrifice, we have a new dispensation if we trust in Him and the efficacy of His finished work. VF-2289 Colossians 2:14, Leviticus 4 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
The peace offering symbolized God's provision for mankind to have communion and fellowship with Him. It had to come after the burnt and meal offerings so that we could first understand what Christ had to do before we could even have fellowship with God. Most people do not have the mindset of the peace offering when they give, thinking they have no responsibilities; it gives God joy when we willingly stay to have communion with Him after we've done our stewardship duties. VF-2288 Colossians 2:14, Leviticus 3, Leviticus 7 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
Can your job as a plumber, your Monday to Friday at the office, or your Saturday grocery run be an act of worship, or is "Christian living" really just a Sunday thing? In this opening episode of a three-part series, Dr. Marcus Mininger unpacks two impulses every believer feels but rarely reconciles: the belief that Christ changes everything, and the assurance that even if we lose everything, his victory stands unshaken. Drawing on Colossians and a lifetime of watching Reformed Christians debate culture (from social gospel enthusiasm to monastic withdrawal to today's two-kingdoms debates), Mininger makes the case that both impulses are biblical, and that getting the balance wrong has real consequences for how we live.
Today, Michael will be examining different objects, some that are man-made, some that are visible only under a microscope, and some that were formed in nature. What does science tell us about these things? Does science provide us with all there is to know about these objects? Or is it possible that science is limited to the information it can provide? And if science is indeed limited, could science itself have a Creator?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
Can your job as a plumber, your Monday to Friday at the office, or your Saturday grocery run be an act of worship, or is "Christian living" really just a Sunday thing? In this opening episode of a three-part series, Dr. Marcus Mininger unpacks two impulses every believer feels but rarely reconciles: the belief that Christ changes everything, and the assurance that even if we lose everything, his victory stands unshaken. Drawing on Colossians and a lifetime of watching Reformed Christians debate culture (from social gospel enthusiasm to monastic withdrawal to today's two-kingdoms debates), Mininger makes the case that both impulses are biblical, and that getting the balance wrong has real consequences for how we live.
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Heroes aboard an Israel-bound passenger jet reportedly broke into the cockpit and overpowered a pilot accused of stabbing his co-pilot and attempting to crash the aircraft. FOCUS: Texas lawmaker James Talarico is at the center of a political and theological firestorm after comments from one of his sermons resurfaced online. MAIN THING: Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Jewish ritual baths just outside Jerusalem's Temple Mount, a discovery that could shed new light on where 3,000 people were baptized at Pentecost in Acts 2. BIBLE VERSE: “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition…” — Colossians 2:8 (ESV) SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
This message was given by Pastor DJ Ritchey on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church.
Why do sincere believers so often rest their security on rules, tribes, and checklists rather than on Christ? Preaching from Colossians 2:16-23, Pastor Dorrell examines how self-appointed spiritual umpires in Colossae turned dietary laws and holy days into tests of belonging. Paul calls these things a shadow; the substance is Christ. The sermon confronts two opposite ditches: a legalism and authoritarianism that measure holiness by external standards, and a license that treats grace as permission for the flesh. Biblical standards still belong in the Christian life, but as personal guardrails that protect the heart, not as measuring sticks for judging others. Listeners are challenged to bring their convictions into the light of God's Word, remove boundary markers Christ never built, and rest in his sufficiency.Eastland is a Place to BelongEastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don't just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.Join UsFind service times and our location at https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/join.Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.eastlandbaptist.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlandbaptisttulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlandbaptistTo support the ministry of Eastland Baptist Church, tap here: https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/give
Matthew 5:14-16 Colossians 4:5-6 1 Peter 3:14-15
Christians often think about stewardship in terms of giving, saving, and spending. But if God owns everything He has entrusted to us, stewardship also raises another question: What about the companies we own through our investments?Harry Pearson, Founder and CEO of OneAscent, says that question became increasingly important in his own journey of faith and finance. OneAscent is a family of companies that equips advisors and investors with faith-aligned solutions for planning, investing, and giving.For Pearson, connecting biblical convictions with investing began with a broader realization: Faith should shape every part of our financial lives.Connecting Faith With the Rest of Our FinancesPearson grew up in a home where generosity was modeled well. His parents taught him to tithe from an early age. For every dollar he earned, he put a dime in the offering plate.What he had not learned, however, was how to connect his faith with the rest of his financial life.That began to change about 18 years ago when he attended his first Kingdom Advisors Conference. Pearson remembers arriving somewhat resistant, but the experience challenged him to consider what it would look like to align his work with the faith God had already planted in his heart.Colossians 3:23 became an important lens: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”That principle extends beyond our occupations. If everything belongs to God, then our time, abilities, and financial resources are all things we manage on His behalf.The question becomes not simply, “What do I want to do with what I have?” but, “How can I faithfully steward what God has entrusted to me?”Passing Along Values, Not Just ValuablesThat perspective also changes the way we think about leaving a legacy.Families often devote significant attention to the valuables they hope to leave the next generation—homes, savings, investments, and other assets. Pearson believes Christians should give just as much attention to the values they are passing along.Rather than focusing only on leaving a legacy, he encourages families to think about living one.Children often learn stewardship less from formal lessons than from what they regularly observe. They see how their parents talk about money, respond to financial pressure, practice generosity, and decide what matters most.That gives parents an opportunity to invite their children into the stewardship process.Let them see generosity practiced. Allow them to participate in serving others. Talk with them about why your family chooses to support particular ministries or causes. Those conversations can help the next generation understand not merely what the family owns, but why it uses money the way it does.After all, preparing the next steward is about more than transferring assets. It is about cultivating wisdom and faithfulness in the person who may one day receive them.Do You Know What You Own?The same stewardship framework applies to investing.Many investors purchase mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or other investments without knowing much about the individual companies they indirectly own. Pearson believes that is worth examining.If God is the ultimate owner of our resources, Christians can thoughtfully consider whether the businesses in their portfolios align with their biblical convictions.That begins with a simple question: Do you know what you own?For some investors, looking beneath the surface of a portfolio may reveal companies or business activities they would not knowingly choose to support. That realization has helped drive the growth of faith-based and values-aligned investing.At OneAscent, Pearson says the investment process includes three broad steps: eliminating companies whose activities conflict with certain biblical convictions, carefully evaluating the remaining investment opportunities, and seeking businesses that are making a positive contribution through the products and services they provide.The goal is not merely to avoid certain companies. It is to think more intentionally about what ownership means and how investment capital is being used.Can Values-Aligned Investing Be Financially Responsible?One concern surrounding faith-based investing has historically been whether applying values to a portfolio necessarily requires sacrificing investment performance.Pearson says the field has developed considerably over the past decade. There are now longer track records, more investment options, and increasingly sophisticated approaches to portfolio construction.But he has also come to appreciate that values-aligned investing is not only about selecting investments. It can also influence investor behavior.When investors consider their principles before markets become volatile, they may be better prepared to stay disciplined when uncertainty arrives. Rather than making emotional decisions in the moment, they can return to an investment philosophy they have already thoughtfully established.For Christians, that provides another opportunity to move from simply knowing what they believe to putting those beliefs into practice.Bringing Stewardship Into the PortfolioFaithful stewardship touches far more than the offering plate. It shapes how we earn, spend, save, give, plan, and prepare the next generation. And for Christians who own investments, it can also shape the way they think about the businesses represented in their portfolios.That does not mean every Christian will make identical investment decisions. But it does mean we can approach investing prayerfully and thoughtfully, remembering that the resources under our care ultimately belong to God.OneAscent helps advisors and investors explore how their financial lives and investments align with their biblical values, including through a portfolio analysis.To learn more, visit OneAscent.com/FaithFi.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'll turn 65 in January and am considering disability because my school job is becoming harder to manage. Should I use my employer's short-term disability benefit, apply for Social Security Disability, or both? And when should I start the process?My credit scores are consistently above 800, but a bank recently showed a score of 780 when evaluating me for a HELOC. Why can the scores lenders use differ so much from the scores consumers see?My husband recently passed away, and I received about $50,000 in life insurance proceeds. I'd like to keep roughly half as an emergency fund and invest the other $25,000. I'm 59, working full-time, have only a car payment and a 3.87% mortgage, and may also receive VA survivor benefits. How should I think about using and investing this money?Resources Mentioned:Become a FaithFi PartnerOneAscentWise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting, and More by Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan, JD. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)Christian Credit CounselorsFaithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly MagazineFaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. 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Looking at the symbolism of the meat offering helps us to understand the "how" of Colossians 2:14 how Christ blotted out the handwriting of ordinances and nailed them to His cross, and how we being in Christ's finished work are no longer under the law but free in Christ, and free to worship Him! VF-2287 Colossians 2:14, Leviticus 2 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
Time for some new clothes?In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues his verse-by-verse study in Colossians and challenges us with a powerful truth: as believers, we are called to put off the old and put on the new.What needs to come off—and what does God want us to put on?Listen to today's message to find out!
Scripture References: Isaiah 56:7-8, Leviticus 1:1-2, Leviticus 12:8,Exodus 20:24, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Matthew 21:12-17,Mark 3:1-6,Luke 15:11-31, Mark 11:12-19, Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22,Ephesians 1:6-7, Ephesians 2:4-6, Colossians 1:27, Colossians 2:10Friend, are you looking for a grace-based, Christ-centered church to callhome? If so, please let me invite you to my home church. Just click onthe following link:https://gracerevonline.comBeloved, if you need prayer for a challenge you are facing- please let usstand in faith with you through the Digital Prayer Experience providedby my church. You can receive pre-recorded prayers from my pastorsand leaders 24 hours a day- 7 days a week! Just click the following link: https://gracerevonline.com/prayer
Work is not a curse of the fall. Toil is.So how do we honor God when work feels frustrating, repetitive, or unseen? This week, we return to the garden to explore work as part of God's good design and the dignity that remains even when it becomes difficult.Drawing from Genesis and Colossians, this message invites us to approach the work in front of us with diligence and faithfulness, while remembering that our worth comes from God. Our work matters, but it was never meant to carry the weight of our identity.
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“Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites.”- Colossians 3:22-25 NLT
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Pastor Skip closes the book of Colossians by revealing why no believer is meant to follow Christ alone—and how God uses faithful friendships to strengthen you.
He might be America's most famous bear – Smokey! Maybe you can picture Smokey Bear right there in his blue jeans and his Park Ranger hat. They used to have commercials like that all the time. He's probably holding a shovel or he's looking straight at you very soberly. And he's saying, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Actually Smokey has been a pretty effective spokesman, especially if we can think of his big line as soon as we think of him. Oh we'll never know how many fires he's prevented, but he's drilled one very important idea into our heads. Take care of your fire; it could do terrible damage. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “Fighting Fire When It's Small.” Have you ever noticed the words we use to describe anger? “I'm really hot about this!” “Boy, he's really steamed!” “She just blew her top!” “I was really burned up!” There's this strong smell of smoke here isn't there? And fire - the Bible has a lot to say about the fire of anger and how to control it. Our word for today from the Word of God, James 1:19 for example: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. For man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.” Well, that's interesting that it doesn't bring about anything good, right? A rough translation or paraphrase might be, “You don't do anything right when you're angry.” In fact, isn't it when you're angry that you tend to make your biggest mistakes? Oftentimes you'll also leave the deepest scars. You create some of the biggest regrets, and it's when we're angry that we most often hurt the people we love the most. That's why the Bible says in Colossians 3:8, “You must rid yourselves of all such things as anger and rage.” This isn't just passively saying, “Well, I can't help it. I lose my temper.” It's saying, “Attack this thing! Get rid of it. Take it out like the garbage.” James 1 gives us some hints as to how. We could call these fire fighters for that anger fire inside of you. First of all, it recommends a big ear. That's the first fire fighter. It says, “Be quick to listen, and then you'll be slow to become angry.” If you discipline yourself to listen before you speak, to ask two or three questions before you react you'll be a lot more likely to tame your anger. Bite your tongue until you've heard the whole thing. A lot of “blow ups” come from misunderstanding; that's where we get most of our exercise - jumping to conclusions. Have a big ear. If you're quick to listen you'll be slower to become angry. I think the second fire fighter is the "cool down time out." That's what I call it. It says, “Be slow to speak.” Take a step away before you respond; leave the room if you have to. Step away from the person. Step away from the situation. Take the cool down time out, and come back in and act instead of reacting. And thirdly, here's another fire fighter. I call it the “sundown clock.” The Bible talks about it in Ephesians 4:26. “Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry.” See, anger never stays the same size. It always grows bigger. It will never be smaller than it is right now. So, get rid of it before you go to bed tonight. Deal with it. Get it out. Don't stuff it inside. When you don't act that way, well, Ephesians 4:27 kicks in, “Do not give the Devil a foothold.” Unresolved anger, when you go to bed at night, leaves Satan a wide open spot in your heart. You and I have caused enough emotional forest fires in our lives haven't we? And too many people have gotten burned. It's time we draw actively on the love and the power of Jesus Christ to declare war on that fire inside; to keep that fire small, to extinguish it quickly before we allow it to do any more damage.
Today on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Pastor Skip closes the book of Colossians by revealing why no believer is meant to follow Christ alone—and how God uses faithful friendships to strengthen you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29?v=20251111
The Old and New Testaments have to be understood as one continuous narrative of God's unfolding plan of redemption for fallen humanity. There are many shadows and types that point to Christ and reveal the order in which things had to happen for us to be redeemed. The offerings lay out what Christ had to be in order to fulfill the law as the Offering, the Offerer, and the Priest. VF-2286 Colossians 2:13-14 Leviticus 1 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
I came across 1 Thessalonians 5:14 in my Bible reading recently, and it dawned on me that – although this verse is something all believers should be doing – it provides a particularly apt job description for mothers. Show Notes VERSES CITED: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - “We urge you [to] admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” Proverbs 29:15 - “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.” Ephesians 4:29 - “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Colossians 4:6 - “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Peter 3:15 - “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect….” Hebrews 10:23-25 - “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Ephesians 4:15 - “Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ….” Hebrews 6:10 - “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” Ephesians 4:2 - “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.” Proverbs 18:13 – “He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.” Galatians 5:22-25 - “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 – “…rejoice always, pray without ceasing.” RELATED LINKS: Pray for Your Children from Head to Toe Pray for Your Teens 25 Ways to Raise Capable, Confident Children Age-Appropriate Children's Chores Nurturers by Nature (Don't Waste Your Girl Power) Respond, Don't React STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website
Who are we becoming? Every day, our lives are being shaped by something whether it be our relationships, our experiences, our ambitions, or our struggles. Whether people know it or not, the biggest shaper of our identity is not just who or what we worship, but what we believe about Jesus.In this series, we'll walk through the Book of Colossians to discover who the Bible says Jesus is and what it means to become rooted in Christ, transformed by the gospel, and shaped into people who reflect Jesus in every area of life. As we grow deeper in our relationship with Him, we'll ask not only, “Who am I?” but “Who am I becoming?”Today's Text: Colossians 1:15-23Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmshgH0JLqxzRXiEr2QktQ Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) September 27, 2026Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram
ALC Recommends: “God Owns My Business” by Stanley Tam“Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.”- Colossians 3:22-25 ESV
Drop us a note about the podcast. The fastest way to lose your footing is to forget what you're worshiping. We start with 1 Corinthians 12 and a simple, disruptive claim: no one can truly say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. From there, we talk about spiritual gifts, discernment, service, and why the Body of Christ needs every part to function with humility and care. If you've ever wondered how Scripture speaks into a loud, fractured culture, this conversation keeps the Bible open and the stakes honest.We also move from church life to public life, including a bullying analogy that tests real-world courage: when you see wrongdoing, do you step in or go along to get along? I connect that question to modern politics, social pressure, and the way people justify what they fund, excuse, or ignore. The goal isn't hot takes. It's moral clarity shaped by Christian conviction, not fear or performance.Then we bring it home with Colossians 3:18–21 and the daily work of Christian marriage and family leadership. I explain why you can't demand your spouse fulfill their role while you refuse yours, and why bitterness and pride corrode a household fast. We close with Psalm 36, Proverbs 21, a remembrance of American sacrifice, and a sobering reflection on Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, judgment, and what the long-term cost of abortion may be for the nation.If this helps you think and pray more clearly, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it.#AmericanPatriot#ChristianNation#AbrahamLincolnSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483
Scripture: Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13Sermon Series: One Another #9Sermon Discussion Guide:https://drive.google.com/file/d/173NUIm312Pj_TnGXwbJdeNYxJTldhEow/viewSermon Notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/43173/note-279876.html
Join us for today's Our Daily Bread devotional by Marvin Williams, taken from Colossians 2:6-15. Today's devotional is read by Howie. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you.We hope that you have enjoyed today's reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreadeurope on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: odb.org/subscribe
What does it mean to “let the peace of Christ rule in your heart?” How do we do that? In this program, Chip explains, from Colossians 3, exactly how it works and how, when it really begins to happen, our attitudes and our relationships take on a whole new complexion.ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
EPISODE DETAIL:We discussed about Sin Battles a few episodes ago, and this one is about those who recently accepted Jesus to those have returned to Jesus. They seem to battle with Worth and that they need to Earn. Lets talk about this, Jesus loves me and this is what the Bible states. Jesus Paid all, so we do not need to earn it over and over.Bible Verse(s): John 3:16-17; Romans 5:6-11; Ephesians 1:7-10; Revelation 1:4-6; Romans 6:1-7; Colossians 1:13–14; 2 Corinthians 5:21 Word Search: Jesus loves me, Jesus Paid it all, our worth, we earn, blood of Jesus-------------------------------Top 100 list at Feedspot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_men_podcasts/E: warriorwithin.christianmanhood@gmail.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/4xsBcaJFFvStore: https://wwcm-podcast.printify.me/productsPayPal DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KC3DTP8HM7DAEX: https://x.com/WarWithinPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarriorWithinMinistriesStudios-----------------------------------------------------Affiliated with Talitha Coffee: https://talitha.com/warriorwithin-----------------------------------------------------Track: Jim Yosef - Samurai [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch:Free Download / Stream:http://NCS.io/Samurai
Christ has forgiven us all our trespasses, but we have a problem understanding His forgiveness because we have a poor understanding of the severity of our sins, our condition, and our standing with God. We were spiritually dead in our sins, but Christ has made us alive in Him and forgiven us. Even though we will never "feel" forgiven, we are forgiven, period. VF-2285 Colossians 2:13 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
From “In the Beginning” to Amen // The New Testament Jesus Came to Set Captives Free… Luke 4:17-21 (NLT)“The scroll of Isaiah the prophet was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where this was written: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord's favor has come.' He rolled up the scroll, handed it back to the attendant, and sat down. All eyes in the synagogue looked at him intently. Then he began to speak to them, ‘The Scripture you've just heard has been fulfilled this very day!'” Jesus Came to Defeat the Works of Darkness… John 10:10 (NIV)“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” Colossians 2:15 (NLT)“He disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities.” 1 John 3:8b-10 (NLT)The Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. Those who have been born into God's family do not make a practice of sinning, because God's life is in them. So they can't keep on sinning, because they are children of God. So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God. Jesus Came to Take Upon Himself the Sin of the World… 1 John 3:5 (NLT)“Jesus came to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him.” Hebrews 9:28 (AMP)“So, Christ, having been offered once and once for all to bear [as a burden] the sins of many, will appear a second time [when he returns to earth], not to deal with sin, but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly and confidently waiting for Him.” Jesus Came to Take Authority Over and Ultimately ‘Destroy' Death… 2 Timothy 1:10 (NLT)“And now he has made all of this plain to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. He broke the power of death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News.” Hebrews 2:14-15 (NLT)“Because God's children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.” How Does It Work in Community and Culture? Revelation 22:17, 20-21 (NLT)“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.' Let anyone who hears this say, ‘Come.' Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life. He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon!' Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's holy people.” Revelation 21:3-5 (NLT)“I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, ‘Look, God's home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.' And the one sitting on the throne said, ‘Look, I am making everything new!' And then he said to me, ‘Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.'”
Every man is already watchful. He can read his boss's mood, pattern a whitetail, and quote twenty years of stats. He just never aimed that skill at what matters most.Here's where this episode lands: watchfulness is the first command God gives a man for a reason. You cannot stand firm against what you never saw coming.In this episode of the Kavod Man of God Podcast, Casey Wilson, Justin Bohner, and Travis Shook open a new series walking through 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, the verse we close every episode with: be watchful, stand firm, act like men, be strong, and do it all in love. First command: be on the alert.Inside this conversation:- Why Paul put watchfulness first: everything else in the verse depends on seeing it coming- The Corinthian warning: vigilant over the wrong things while the real threats ran loose- You already know how to watch: deer patterns, fishing lures, the boss's truck. Now transfer the skill- Ezekiel 3 and the watchman's weight: if you see it and stay silent, the blood is on your hands- Reading the room at home: slammed dishes, quiet kids, and what to do after you notice- The flooded house story: why watchfulness means going to the corners of the room and seeing it through- Eve, David, and Achan: the see, desire, take pattern, and what Jesus puts between seeing and acting- Watch and pray: Colossians 4:2 and slowing the impulse before you make it worse- Ezekiel 22:30: God searched for a man to stand in the breach and found no one. Not our generationYour world begins with you and your household. You are the one at post. You are the one called to see, to discern, and to bring the kingdom of God to bear upon your world. So ask God for eyes to see, and take the wall."Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14Watch. Stand firm. Act like men. Be strong. And let all that you do be done in love. Get after it, gentlemen.———If this stirred something in you, don't just consume it. Live it. Then hand it to another man who needs it.Subscribe and walk with us every week as we call men up to who God made them to be.———→ Everything Kavod (articles, resources, programs): kavodfamilyministries.org/links→ Connect: info@kavodfamily.org
Gus Pidal's Sermon on Colossians from September 27, 2026.
Why do we keep going back to things we already know aren't good for us? In this message from the Jesus Is Enough series through Colossians, Pastor Stephen Mizell looks beneath our repeated habits and asks a deeper question: What are we asking those habits to give us? Rules and willpower can change behavior for a time, but only Jesus can transform our hearts and change our desires. Instead of simply asking what habit we need to stop, we can ask what we're really looking for and recognize that Christ has already provided what our hearts need. Scripture: Colossians 2:6–23 Lead Pastor Stephen Mizell Open Door Church Edenton, NC
In the Old Testament we see God's people being ordered by God to perform what appears to be genocides against other nations. In fact, we can see similar events happening in modern Israel today. So, does God call for genocides? To answer today's question, Michael will look at a few key factors including the context and the original language of the text. Join us as we seek the answer! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Michaela Vorwerk. Graphics & Publication by Michaela Vorwerk. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
Send us Fan MailScripture doesn't ask us to choose between boldness and gentleness. In fact, we see them working together throughout Scripture. In this episode, we explore why boldness and gentleness need each other. We aren't simply trying to win an argument or prove that we're right. We're called to faithfully represent Christ in the way we speak, correct, lead, and disagree.Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15–16; 2 Timothy 2:24–26; Proverbs 15:1; Colossians 4:6; Galatians 6:1If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review? It helps more women in ministry find the show and be encouraged in their walk with Christ and leadership in the local church.Connect with Narcely:Website: www.NarcelyRuiz.comInstagram: @narcelyruiz / @upstreampursuit If you're a woman serving in ministry and you want support in growing in biblical confidence, leadership, and healthy ministry rhythms, I'd love to connect with you.
Colossians 3:1-4,12-17; Charles Johnson, Senior Pastor at RMC; the eighth sermon in the series "Colossians: Christ Our Treasure."
Our passage, Colossians 1:24–2:5, answers the question, “Why do we exist?” Paul expresses an urgent call to proclaim the message that Jesus Christ died for our sins. While there is nothing lacking in Christ's work for our salvation, our task is to ensure that people hear about it. As followers of Christ, we are called to look for opportunities to enthusiastically share the gospel and make the good news of Jesus known to all with whom we come into contact.
What more are you looking for? In Part 6 of our Colossians series, Pastor Scott Millis walks through Colossians 2:6–23 and Paul's reminder that in Christ “the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him.” The believers in Colossae were reaching past Jesus for something new — extreme self-denial, angels and visions, food rules and holy days. Paul's answer is the same for us today: hold fast to the Head. Rules can't change a heart, and even real spiritual experiences were never meant to take the place of Jesus himself. We closed the morning celebrating three baptisms and the new life that is ours in Christ. Come as you are — we have a seat saved for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who We AreWho are we in Christ? We are accepted, secure, and significant. In “Who We Are,” part of our Colossians: Jesus Is Enough series, we explore Colossians 1:1–14 and the hope we have as God's beloved children—redeemed, forgiven, and called to bear fruit. Discover how knowing who you are in Christ shapes how you live, love, and serve.
The sermon explores the theological distinction between the Church and the nation of Israel, emphasizing that the New Covenant is specifically for Israel while Gentiles have been grafted into God's plan through the mystery of grace. It clarifies that the Church is not the replacement for Israel but a separate entity created by God's foreknowledge, citing Ephesians and Colossians to demonstrate the unfathomable riches of this inclusion. The teaching distinguishes between the 'fullness of the Gentiles,' which precedes the Rapture, and the 'times of the Gentiles,' a period of Gentile dominion over Jerusalem that will end with Christ's return. By analyzing Luke 21 and Romans 11, the message warns against spiritual ignorance and self-righteousness, urging believers to understand that God's promises to Israel remain irrevocable despite their partial blindness. The tone is instructional and corrective, aiming to align the congregation's understanding with a literal interpretation of Scripture regarding end-times events and divine election.
Life can be frustrating. If you feel like nothing seems fulfilling, maybe you're aiming at the wrong targets. What should our goal as believers be? To make money, or grow God's Kingdom? Let's take a look at the closing of Colossians 1 and see how to live a life on target.
There's more going on beneath what you're experiencing. It's time to pull back the curtain and learn how to fight the battle that actually needs to be fought.This message kicks off Same Demons, Different Day, a series on spiritual warfare and learning to discern between the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error. You'll hear why identifying the schemes of the devil changes how you fight, plus details on the six-week Prayer Challenge starting Monday (text PRAYER to 80857) and the Unseen Realm Conference Oct 9-10 at Flatirons West Campus.Whether you're in a season of chaos, temptation, or spiritual exhaustion, this one is for you. Watch this message and get equipped to stand strong when the day comes.In this message you'll discover:— Why your struggle isn't just flesh and blood and what's really happening underneath— Why trying to fight in your own strength won't work and what it looks like to stand equipped— How to test what you're hearing and know if it's truth or error— Why Jesus' unchanging power and authority is your source of victory and protectionKey Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-13, Ephesians 6:18-20, 1 John 4:1-6, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 13:8, Philippians 2:6-11, Romans 10:13Support Our Ministry: https://my.flatironschurch.com/give-to-online-campusStay ConnectedWebsite: https://flatironschurch.comFacebook: https://Facebook.com/flatironsInstagram: https://Instagram.com/flatironschurchJim BurgenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.BurgenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.burgenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimburgenBring the awesome life of Christ to people in a lost and broken world. This is the mission of Flatirons Church, led by Jim Burgen and based in Lafayette, CO, with multiple locations in Colorado and online.
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I'm going to be honest with you. Offense is something I've struggled with my whole life. For the last four weeks, my church Bible study has been going through The Bait of Satan by John Bevere. I'd listened to it years ago, but this time it hit me so differently. It was exactly what I needed to hear. Offense doesn't stay small. It starts with a comment, a client, or a post on social media. Then it takes root and grows into bitterness and a hardened heart. And the Bible tells us that in the last days, the love of many will grow cold. In this episode I talk about how offense shows up in our relationships, in our businesses, and in how we see the world right now. We can be completely right in where we stand and still be in danger spiritually if our hearts go cold. I also share something I haven't said out loud before. There was a season when I got offended at God. Three of my biggest prayers hadn't been answered, and I let that offense slow me down, even here on this podcast. God has been doing beautiful things in that quiet season, and I want to share what He's shown me. If you've been carrying offense toward someone, toward the world, or even toward God, this one is for you. Timestamps 00:00 Why offense has been on my heart, and the book my Bible study is reading 00:58 How small offenses build up, from loved ones to social media 01:22 In the last days, hearts will grow cold 01:50 When the world celebrates what God calls evil 02:45 How offense turns into bitterness and a hardened heart 04:10 Seeing people through God's eyes 04:39 You can be right and still be in danger spiritually 05:50 Offense in business: carrying one client into the next program 06:45 Why it's so easy to see offense in someone else 07:43 Staying close to God keeps our hearts soft 08:40 Becoming unoffendable by living from grace 09:10 The fruit of the Spirit doesn't depend on how people treat us 10:30 Philippians 4:8 and what we choose to focus on 10:54 The one difficult client vs. the hundreds who love what you do 12:18 The enemy wants us anxious and stuck on the negative 12:46 Managing the world is God's job, not ours 14:13 Social media, business, and guarding our hearts 15:13 When distractions pull us off our God-given assignment 16:07 The spiritual battle in a fallen world 17:36 Our job: pray, speak truth in love, and make disciples 18:33 My story: learning to go to bed with nothing held against anyone 19:03 Being offended at God, and the story of Lazarus 20:30 The unanswered prayers that almost stopped this podcast 21:25 The take-home: trust Him in the process Key Takeaways Offense will come, but we don't have to keep it. Every offense we hold onto is a chance for bitterness to take root. Being right isn't the goal. We can stand on God's side of an issue and still be in danger if our hearts grow hard toward people. A cold heart stops the mission. When our hearts harden, we stop forgiving, stop loving, and stop making disciples. One hard client shouldn't define our business. The enemy wants us focused on the one difficult clients, not the many we love serving. What we focus on shapes our hearts. Philippians 4:8 is a daily choice, especially online. Grace makes us unoffendable. Remembering how much we've been forgiven leaves room for everyone else. We can get offended at God, too. Lazarus shows us that when God doesn't come the way we expect, He's up to something bigger. Trust Him in the process. Don't let offense come between you and God, you and people, or you and your calling. Scriptures Referenced Matthew 24:10, 12 "And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another... And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." Luke 17:1 "Then He said to the disciples, 'It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!'" Proverbs 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle." Hebrews 12:15 "looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;" 2 Timothy 3:1-2 "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy," Ephesians 4:15 "but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head, Christ," Ephesians 4:32 "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." Colossians 3:13 "bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do." Ephesians 3:20 "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us," Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me." Psalm 119:165 "Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble." Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy: meditate on these things." Matthew 11:6 "And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me." John 11:4 "When Jesus heard that, He said, 'This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.'" John 11:17 "So when Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days." Isaiah 55:8-9 "'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,' says the LORD. 'For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.'" Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." Recommended Resource The Bait of Satan by John Bevere Your Next Step Tonight before bed, ask God one question: "Is there anyone I'm holding something against?" Then give it to Him. Let's go to sleep with soft hearts.
In this program, Chip explains that an argument is a business deal – when conflict starts and relationships break down, usually our significance, our acceptance, or our security feels attacked. And we feel like we have to stand up for our rights. Chip opens Colossians 3 to reveal that as the beloved of God, we can approach potential conflicts from a completely different point of view.ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003