Podcasts about colossians

Share a commentGetting slapped in public is the kind of moment that reveals what is really in us. Stephen Davy opens with a story from his teen years: a stranger strikes his father, and instead of striking back, his father answers with calm control. That single response becomes a window into a biblical word most of us misunderstand, because meekness is not weakness. It is strength under control, guided by a heart submitted to the Holy Spirit.We step away from Exodus for a focused look at the one quality Scripture uniquely highlights in only two men: Moses and Jesus Christ. Walking through key passages in Galatians 5, Colossians 3, Psalms 25, and 1 Peter 3, we trace meekness as both fruit and virtue, something God calls “precious” and something we intentionally “put on” as we mature. Then we watch it play out in real life: Moses facing family criticism in Numbers 12 without self-defense, and Jesus inviting the weary to His yoke in Matthew 11 with gentle authority that brings true spiritual rest.The second half turns into a practical meekness test for everyday relationships: how we correct people who oppose us (2 Timothy 2), live with an unbelieving spouse (1 Peter 3), speak to skeptics with gentleness and reverence, receive hard truth from Scripture (James 1), restore someone caught in sin (Galatians 6), protect church unity (Ephesians 4), and respond to an antagonistic culture with consideration (Titus 3). If you want a Christian perspective on conflict resolution, spiritual maturity, and Christlike character, this teaching will recalibrate your tone and your instincts.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs calmer courage, and leave a review so more listeners can find Wisdom for the Heart.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentGetting slapped in public is the kind of moment that reveals what is really in us. Stephen Davy opens with a story from his teen years: a stranger strikes his father, and instead of striking back, his father answers with calm control. That single response becomes a window into a biblical word most of us misunderstand, because meekness is not weakness. It is strength under control, guided by a heart submitted to the Holy Spirit.We step away from Exodus for a focused look at the one quality Scripture uniquely highlights in only two men: Moses and Jesus Christ. Walking through key passages in Galatians 5, Colossians 3, Psalms 25, and 1 Peter 3, we trace meekness as both fruit and virtue, something God calls “precious” and something we intentionally “put on” as we mature. Then we watch it play out in real life: Moses facing family criticism in Numbers 12 without self-defense, and Jesus inviting the weary to His yoke in Matthew 11 with gentle authority that brings true spiritual rest.The second half turns into a practical meekness test for everyday relationships: how we correct people who oppose us (2 Timothy 2), live with an unbelieving spouse (1 Peter 3), speak to skeptics with gentleness and reverence, receive hard truth from Scripture (James 1), restore someone caught in sin (Galatians 6), protect church unity (Ephesians 4), and respond to an antagonistic culture with consideration (Titus 3). If you want a Christian perspective on conflict resolution, spiritual maturity, and Christlike character, this teaching will recalibrate your tone and your instincts.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs calmer courage, and leave a review so more listeners can find Wisdom for the Heart.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

This week we are starting off a new series going through Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, the book of Colossians. This young gospel community was faithful and receptive to the gospel, but was tempted to adopt aspects of other religions and world philosophies and combine them with the teachings of Jesus… a temptation remarkably similar to the ones we face today. In this letter, Paul exhorts the church to walk faithfully in the ways of Christ, and Christ alone. In this first message of the series, Associate Pastor Kelsey Weller teaches out of Colossians 1:3-14. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com

Journey with us as we review this months memory verse (Colossians 1:28), and play a round of Guess the Imposter. Join us on Wednesday for another Pirates of the Mountain story.

The early church didn't change the world because they had better technology.They changed the world because they lived differently.In this message, we conclude our journey Through the Bible by exploring the birth of the Church and the letters of the New Testament. From Acts to Jude, we discover what made the first Christians so impactful—and why those same truths still matter today.Using passages from Acts, Matthew 28, John 16, Ephesians 2, Colossians 2, and 2 Corinthians 4, we explore:• The difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant• How 120 ordinary believers became a global movement• Why every Christian needs the power of the Holy Spirit• The importance of biblical community and spiritual leadership• Why sound doctrine matters in a culture driven by feelings• How living on mission transforms ordinary lives• Why the hope of heaven gave the early church unshakable courage• What it looks like to be the Church todayThis message isn't just about the first Christians.It's about the next ones.The same Holy Spirit still fills believers.The same mission still stands.The same Gospel still changes lives.If we want to experience what the early church experienced, we need to do what the early church did.“Go and make disciples of all the nations…” — Matthew 28:19

The Compassion and Empathy of Jesus in You • Friday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To support this ministry: www.ToddCoconato.com/give The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. Psalms 145:8 (NKJV) The LORD is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalms 145:9 (NKJV) And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. Matthew 14:14 (NKJV) Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 (NKJV) Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Mark 1:41 (NKJV) “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Execute true justice, Show mercy and compassion Everyone to his brother. Zechariah 7:9 (NKJV) Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, The alien or the poor. Let none of you plan evil in his heart Against his brother.' Zechariah 7:10 (NKJV) Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. Luke 7:11 (NKJV) And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. Luke 7:12 (NKJV) When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13 (NKJV) Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” Luke 7:14 (NKJV) So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. Luke 7:15 (NKJV) Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.” Luke 7:16 (NKJV) And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. Luke 7:17 (NKJV) Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; Colossians 3:12 (NKJV) And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV) Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; I Peter 3:8 (NKJV)

Colossians often gets overlooked next to the other prison epistles — but it's packed with treasure. In this message, Pastor Tag walks through Colossians 3:1-4 and unpacks three life-changing truths for every believer in Christ: Raised Up With Christ, Keep Seeking the Things Above and Hidden With Christ.

Mike Hanson joined us as our evening preacher for a family camp in 2026. He preaches on Colossians 2 in this sermon.

The existence of God is not in question, or our inability to fully comprehend Him, but can a person actually know God? Is it possible to know Him on a personal level and have a relationship with Him? And if so, how? In today's episode, Michael will explain how you may indeed have a relationship with our Creator, and that is through the “love letters” God has given us.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & 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

20 Proverbs 3-5; 23 Isaiah 55-63; 19 Psalms 9-15; 50 Philippians 4; 51 Colossians 1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1-2

Colossians 4:7-18 A series of expository sermons, walking through the Book of Colossians.  Preached in the Sanctuary of Bethesda Shalom, England, Sunday 19th July 2026. 

In a world full of distractions, what has your attention? This message from Colossians 3 reminds us that whatever has our attention gains our affection, and Jesus alone is worthy of both. Learn how fixing your eyes on Christ leads to a life fully centered on Him.

In this lecture, Lawrence Lockett, Jr. speaks about intimacy with Jesus as something that requires pursuit, attention, and protection from distraction. He says that many believers want to know Jesus deeply, but daily life, devices, and competing priorities pull the heart in different directions.He presents the message as a warning about “the allure of other loves,” using Exodus 20, Matthew 6, and 1 John 5 to show that Scripture consistently asks who or what has the heart. He explains that idolatry is not only about statues or ancient practices, but also about misplaced worship and divided allegiance.The lecture focuses first on the first and second commandments. He says God's command is exclusive: no other gods and no created image of God. He describes idols as both false gods and false versions of the true God, and says that people still remake God according to their own preferences, ideologies, or desires.He also distinguishes between “idols by nature” and “idols by placement.” Some idols are openly sinful, while others begin as good gifts such as careers, relationships, children, money, or ministry. The danger, he says, is when a gift becomes ultimate and replaces the Giver.A second section turns to Colossians 3 and the idea that idols are redirected rather than simply removed. He says worship begins in the mind, and repeated influences shape the channels of thought that eventually shape the heart. Christian change, he argues, is not mainly behavior modification but renewed thinking that leads worship back to God.In the final section, he returns to Exodus and Revelation to stress that God begins with grace before giving commands. He says Jesus calls wandering believers to remember, repent, and return to their first love. The message ends by pointing to Jesus as the image of the invisible God, who restores intimacy with God and makes lesser loves lose their appeal.

On Sunday morning, Hank continued our journey through Colossians in chapter 2:6-7. Paul speaks here with authority about their reception of Jesus Christ. How does he encourage them? To Walk in him. Believer, abound in thanksgiving and walk in Christ. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally July 19th, 2026. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Today in Colossians we start looking at something that is very controversial in our world today but was very hopeful and freeing in Paul's day: a new understanding of what were called “household codes.” Household codes governed how people within a household would/ should act and interact with one another—it was foundational for the broader community. The code laid out who had authority and what responsibilities each person in the household was (by law) committed to. WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE

Colossians Pt. 7

Colossians 1:1-8

Bishop Alfred Jackson reminds from Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 not lose SIGHT of Heaven. Welcome to the official YouTube channel for Tabernacle of Praise Church Int'l. We are a church called by Jesus Christ under the leadership of Bishop Alfred Jackson. Our ministry desires for all to come to the faith and to encourage the hearts of God's people to praise Him in all we do. As you listen to these grounded biblical messages, we pray you are strengthened and encouraged by the message. For more information about us visit topraise.us. Focal Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

How should we interpret the "if you continue" verse in Colossians 1? My coworker is blessing everything in our warehouse! How was Jesus born without sin? How should we view Israel today in light of Jesus? Is God trying to break us? What does it mean to pray for something but to be "willing" for it not to happen? What are the good works God prepared in advance for us?

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 19, 2026. The readings are from Genesis 18:1-10a, Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5, Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42 (Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/

Topics: Draw Near to God (James 4:8), James 4:1-12, Judaic Ritual Cleansing, Hearts Purified by Faith (Acts 15:9), Judaism Temple Practices, Blood Required to Draw Near (Exodus 25-26, Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9), The Most Holy Place and Curtain, Captive to the Traditions of Men (Colossians 2:8), Judging the Law and Not Doing it (James 4:11), Conditional Transaction of Animal Blood, Jesus the Lamb of God Takes Away Sins (John 1:29), Perfect and Single Offering of Christ (Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 10:12), Priests Standing Daily vs Christ Sitting Down, Oneness and One Spirit With the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:17, Colossians 3:3), Body as the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19), Drawing Near Through Assurance of Faith (Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 11:6), Perfect High Priest Sympathizing With Weaknesses (Hebrews 4:14-15), Eternal Intercession and Complete Salvation (Hebrews 7:25), Inward Pouring of the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5), Accusations of the Law (John 5:45), Conditional Grace vs True Grace (Romans 11:6), Proverbs Prosperity and Commandments (Proverbs 3:1-34), Satan Disarmed and His Work Destroyed (Colossians 2:15, 1 John 3:8), Saints vs Sinners Identity, Removing the Stony Heart (Ezekiel 36:26), Vain Humility vs Fruit of the Spirit Joy, Prohibition of Slander in the Law (Leviticus 19:16, Exodus 20:16), Boasting in Faith and Works (James 2), Torn Veil and Uninterrupted Presence of GodSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Discover what it means to grow into spiritual maturity through the lives of two very different followers of Jesus: John Mark, who failed and found restoration, and Timothy, who faithfully grew into a leader. Walking through key passages from Acts, 1 & 2 Timothy, Colossians, Philemon, 1 Peter, and Galatians, this message explores how God uses discipleship, grace, and community to shape us into people who make disciples. Whether you've stumbled in your faith or you're looking to help others grow, this sermon offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for moving forward with Christ.

Dr. Jordan Stone preached on Colossians 4:2–6.

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. - Colossians 3:18-21, ESV

In this inspiring message, Pastor Putnam explores the truth that there is no name greater than the name of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Colossians 3:17 and Acts 4:12, you'll discover that His name brings salvation, healing, authority, comfort, hope, and victory over every circumstance. From the miracles in the book of Acts to the promise that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, this sermon reminds us that His name is above every sickness, fear, addiction, mountain, and impossible situation. No matter what you're facing today, there is still power in the name of Jesus. Be encouraged to call on the One whose name is above every other name and experience the peace, strength, and transforming power that only He can give. To learn more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!

This week, Pastor Scott Hand preaches from the book of Colossians. The message is based in Ephesians 1:3-6 and is entitled "Chosen By God." The main idea of the sermon is: God's people are blessed in that they are chosen by God for salvation so that they will be holy and blameless for his glory.———————— Connect with Us: Website: parkwoodonline.org Facebook: facebook.com/parkwoodonline Instagram: instagram.com/parkwoodonline.org Check out more resources and sermons online at: parkwoodonline.org

June 28, 2026 - Sunday PM Service   Join Cumberland Trace's monthly Q&A with Hiram and Neil as they answer submitted scripture questions from listeners. This episode walks through a wide range of biblical topics with pastoral clarity and practical application, focusing on what the Bible teaches and how it matters for Christians today. They begin with an extended look at 1 Corinthians 12–14, explaining the threefold treatment of spiritual gifts: the diversity and unity of gifts in chapter 12, the supremacy of love in chapter 13, and the priority of edification and orderly worship (prophecy over tongues) in chapter 14. The hosts explain why the miraculous gifts were limited to the first-century situation (1 Cor. 13:10; apostolic laying on of hands; Hebrews 2) and draw practical takeaways: use your God-given abilities to build the church, not to exalt yourself; worship must be decent and in order; pursue love above spectacular signs. Next they address Acts 2:38 and the “gift of the Holy Spirit,” arguing that the promise is the indwelling Spirit given to all who repent and are baptized. They cite New Testament passages (Romans 8; 1 Corinthians; Ephesians) to show the Spirit as God's seal, down payment, inner strength, and divine helper who intercedes for believers. The conversation turns to God's omniscience and human freedom: though God knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46; Psalm 139), biblical teaching affirms real moral choice. Predestination language (Eph. 1; Rom. 8) coexists with repeated calls to choose, repent, and live faithfully; God's foreknowledge is presented as comfort and assurance, not a reason for fatalism. On 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 they unpack the “man of lawlessness,” offering both historical and broader interpretive options (first-century contexts including A.D. 70 and the long-term picture of apostasy). The key pastoral point: whether specific identifications vary, the Bible warns about delusion for those who refuse the truth, so Christians must love truth, resist easy or attractive falsehoods, and avoid obsessive end-times speculation. They tackle whether Satan can hear our thoughts and prayers with nuance: audible prayers and visible behavior can be observed by demonic forces, but only God searches and knows hearts and hidden thoughts. Satan can tempt and suggest but cannot read minds or nullify God's sovereign purposes; believers are encouraged to pray with confidence according to God's will (1 John 5; Job; 1 Cor. 2). Hard Old Testament questions are addressed—how to reconcile Proverbs' condemnation of shedding innocent blood with God's command against the Amalekites (1 Sam. 15) and the teaching of Ezekiel 18. The hosts distinguish human sin from divine, judicial acts: some biblical commands are divine judgments and “devoted” destruction in the context of covenant history; consequences can fall across generations without implying imputed eternal guilt for children. They also discuss Christology (eternal sonship): Jesus is eternally divine and co-equal with the Father, but the title “Son” functions as the messianic/relational designation applied in the incarnation. Scriptural references (John 1; Colossians 1; Hebrews 1; Galatians 4) are used to balance Jesus' eternality and the historical reality of the Son sent in the fullness of time. On parenting and spiritual accountability they explain that parents bear primary responsibility for training and spiritual oversight while children are under their roof. When children become adults they become free moral agents; parents continue to influence by example and prayer but do not remain spiritually accountable in the same way once children leave the household. Finally, the hosts consider the “angel of the Lord” in the Old Testament, noting that the phrase sometimes denotes a unique theophanic figure who speaks and acts as God (examples include the burning bush, Jacob's wrestling, and other appearances). They present the view that many such appearances function as pre-incarnate manifestations of Christ distinct from ordinary angels, while reminding listeners that Hebrews affirms that God's final and full revelation comes in the Son. Expect careful exegesis, historical perspective, and application: how the text shaped first-century practice, why certain gifts and signs were temporary, how divine sovereignty and human responsibility work together, and what believers should do—love truth, serve the church, live in order, and hold fast to Jesus. Hosts Hiram and Neil close by encouraging listeners to respond to the gospel if needed, to pursue godliness, and to continue wrestling honestly with difficult biblical questions.   Duration 51:24

What if the greatest evidence that you remember Jesus is that you resemble Jesus?It's easy to wear the label "Christian." But it's much harder to wear the character of Christ. Colossians 3 shows us what it looks like to take off our old life and put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. And at the Lord's Table, we're reminded that Jesus didn't just die for us, but that He's transforming us into His likeness.

Welcome to Wellspring Church!If God offered to grant you one request, what would you ask for? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters explores Solomon's surprising request for wisdom and shows why true wisdom is essential for every area of life.Looking at James 3, we discover the difference between earthly wisdom and wisdom from heaven. Earthly wisdom places self at the center, producing envy, pride, anxiety, and disorder. Heavenly wisdom places God at the center, shaping a life marked by humility, purity, peace, mercy, sincerity, and love for others.

Sin is that which separates us from God. St. Paul tell us that these things include Sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed. He continues to say that they become our idols. (Colossians 3)With vision and purpose, we can overcome this sinful behavior through faith. We can follow the path that God has for us that leads to life. As the spirit enters our life it changes everything. Psalm 32Proverbs 28:13

Matthew 6:5-13; Colossians 1:9-12; James 5:16 Pray for the good of others by praying according to the will of God for them. Pray for the good of others by praying for their every need to be met. Pray for the good of others by praying for relational health and integrity for them. Pray for the good of others by praying for spiritual vitality and victory. Pray for the good of others by praying for God to be glorified in every part of their lives. Speaker: Pastor Dale Evrist Check out additional podcasts for more Bible-based content at lifereachresources.com/podcasts. You can get your CORE4 and CORE4Kids discipleship resources at lifereachresources.com/core4. Find out more about becoming a Disciple-Maker at lifereachresources.com/disciplemakingteam.  

Dr. Jonathan Simpson preaches from Colossians 4:2-6.

We continue our series of messages out of the Book of Colossians.  Through this overview of Colossians, we will be encouraged to live as that new creation Jesus created us to be when we received Him as Savior.  Today, the Apostle Paul will be setting the record straight as he teaches us some core principles of our faith.  #fsbccoalinga #coalinga #fsbcsermon Contact us at TheWordInfusion@gmail.com with your comments, questions or praises.  Let us know how our podcast has blessed, encouraged or helped you.  Join us on our Facebook pages at http://www.facebook.com/fsbccoalinga & http://www.facebook.com/..  Help us to grow a community that infuses the Word of God into their lives each day.  Follow us on Twitter @TheWordInfusion or @fsbccoalinga .  To support this ministry click on: https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/fsbccoalinga or copy and paste it into your web browser.

In this final message from Colossians 4:7–18, we see that Christ builds His church through ordinary people whose lives have been changed by grace.Paul's closing greetings are more than a list of names. They show us faithful servants, gospel partners, praying believers, hospitable homes, and ordinary church members fulfilling the ministry they received from the Lord.This sermon calls us to consider where Christ has placed us, what He has entrusted to us, and how we can serve His church with faithfulness. We are not called to do everything, but we are called to faithfully do what Christ has given us.

The Book of Colossians reveals the absolute supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as the singular answer for both the seasoned believer and the broken runaway. This message explores how the intentional and prayerful process of this weighty letter serves to captivate the heart and release the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

Colossians 3:12-17: How real believers put off the old self. Discover 7 key virtues of the new self and how the gospel leads to doing everything in the Lord's name.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

The sermon addresses the human desire for spiritual elitism and belonging to an exclusive inner circle by contrasting it with the sufficiency of Christ. Drawing from Colossians 1, the text explains that true maturity is found not in secret knowledge or superior experiences, but in holding fast to Jesus as the revealed mystery of God. It highlights Paul's joyful suffering and ministry aimed at presenting all believers complete in Christ, rather than creating a two-tiered system of spiritual achievement. The message emphasizes that every believer is a co-heir with Christ, possessing full access to His glory without needing additional initiatory rites or supplements. Ultimately, the congregation is called to reject false teachings and remain steadfast in the person of Jesus, who alone fulfills all spiritual needs.

Today as we continue through Colossians, we look at Paul's warnings against a body of believers that is disconnected from the head of Christ. Today's readings: Colossians 2:16-23; Matthew 6:1-8.

Today is day 199 and we are on the section on second part of the Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us". 199. Why should you forgive others? I should forgive others because, while I was still a sinner, God forgave me through Jesus Christ. Failing to forgive impedes God's work in my life and gives opportunity to the evil one. (Genesis 50:15–21; Psalm 133; Matthew 18:21–35; Luke 23:34; Ephesians 4:30–32; Colossians 3:12–13) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

If you desire marriage this is what you're actually saying… if not, then i would encourage you to read…. Press play to hear more! Meditated scriptures: Genesis 2:23-25, Ephesians 5:28-33, John ch. 14-15, John 14:18-23. Suggested readings: 1 John 2, John ci.14-15, John 17 Ephesians ch. 1-3, Colossians 1-3, 1 Thessalonians 2, 1 Thessalonians 5, Genesis 1-2, Revelation 19-22.Archive MSR episode referenced: Both Singlehood and Marriage prepares individuals for….

In this Lutheran sermon on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43), we explore why the visible Church on earth is always a mixed field of wheat and weeds, and why Christ calls us to patience rather than premature judgment. Preached in the confessional, Law-and-Gospel tradition of C.F.W. Walther and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), this message unpacks the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11A Gospel reading, showing how the Householder's patience protects the wheat until the final harvest at the Last Day. Drawing on Isaiah 44:8, Romans 8:18, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, and Colossians 3:3, this sermon proclaims both the Law's warning against impatience and self-righteous judgment, and the Gospel's comfort that Christ alone knows and keeps His own. We also connect this parable to the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed, the holiness of the Church, and the Real Presence of Christ's body and blood in the Lord's Supper. Subscribe for more confessional Lutheran sermons, Law and Gospel preaching, and in-depth looks at the Small Catechism and the Lutheran Confessions each week.☕ Support this ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr find me at: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags#LutheranSermon #LawAndGospel #LCMS #WheatAndWeeds #RealPresence

Kindness is more than being nice—and it's definitely not weakness. In this episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we're diving into what biblical kindness really looks like and how the kindness of God should transform the way we treat the people around us. We talk about the difference between kindness and people-pleasing, why kindness sometimes requires telling the truth, how to respond when people are difficult to love, and why the people closest to us should experience our kindness too. We also unpack how Jesus modeled kindness without compromising truth or boundaries—and how small, intentional acts of kindness can have a much bigger impact than we realize. If you want to become more like Jesus in the way you speak, respond, love, and serve others, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: What biblical kindness actually means Why God's kindness is the foundation for our kindness The difference between being kind and being “nice” Showing kindness when it's inconvenient or undeserved How our words and tone can reflect Jesus Why kindness doesn't mean having no boundaries Being kind without expecting anything in return Practical ways to intentionally choose kindness every day Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:22–23, Romans 2:4, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12, Luke 6:35, Proverbs 31:26 PREORDER MY NEW DEVOTIONAL - The Abiding Way, Out 10.27.26!! Buy my book ⁠Becoming Happy and Health⁠y

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What if fear could be taken away as a possibility for life — not managed, but banished for good? In this opening episode of The Overcoming Life 2: Rules of Engagement, Graham Cooke introduces the identity of majesty — the majesty that belongs to Jesus, which the Holy Spirit, the spirit of disclosure, loves to make real to us. Discover why worship is expansive enough to become a lifestyle of exaltation, why what sets us apart is that we are not afraid of the darkness, and why Caleb became a man of a different spirit when majesty was more real to him than the giants in the land. When majesty becomes your mindset, it is impossible to lose this fight — one person walking with God is always in the majority.Key Scriptures:+ John 16:14-15. "He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you. All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose it to you."+ Colossians 1:18. "He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything."+ Ephesians 1:17-19. "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him... and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might."+ Numbers 14:24. "But My servant Caleb, because he has had a different spirit and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land which he entered, and his descendants shall take possession of it."+ Romans 8:31. "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?"Want to explore more?

Erick and Daniel are joined by Brian Thomas to begin Paul's letter to the Colossians. Paul believes that the identity of the Christian must precede any instruction. And what does it mean that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation? Have a listen.  More from 1517: Support the work at 1517 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education New Books from 1517 Publishing: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook