Podcasts about sufficiency of christ

In this sermon Pastor Kevin opens up Luke 9:10–17. We see that Jesus is more than enough for every need. The disciples are confronted with their own insufficiency as they face a hungry crowd, but Christ reveals his divine power by providing abundantly for all. In him, human need meets divine provision, and the satisfaction he gives points beyond full stomachs to the eternal fullness found only in him.

Never trade Christ's sufficiency for a deceiver's incomplete sufficiency.

In this passage Paul states that since we have died with Christ, we are called to put to death our old, sinful, and slavery-inducing habits by receiving the full sufficiency of Christ's finished work on the cross.

Sam launches a new series on the book of Colossians, which proclaims the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. He calls us to live new lives in Jesus, grounded in faith, love, and gratitude, rejecting false teachings and embodying Christlike maturity.

Brad Klassen • 1 John 2:1–2:2 • Sermon Notes (Video | PDF | Slides | DOC) • Men of the Word

Brad Klassen • 1 John 2:1–2:2 • Sermon Notes (Video | PDF | Slides | DOC)

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Official Christianity, of late years, has been having what is known ‘as a bad press'. We are constantly assured that the churches are empty because preachers insist too much upon doctrine — dull dogma as people call it. The fact is the precise opposite. It is the neglect of dogma that makes for dullness. The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that ever staggered the imagination of man — and the dogma is the drama…. That God should play the tyrant over man is a dismal story of unrelieved oppression; that man should play the tyrant over man is the usual dreary record of human futility; but that man should play the tyrant over God and find him a better man than himself is an astonishing drama indeed. Any journalist, hearing of it for the first time, would recognize it as news; those who did hear it for the first time actually called it news, and good news at that; though we are likely to forget that the word Gospel ever meant anything so sensational.”~Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957), novelist and playwright, in “The Greatest Drama Ever Staged” “Let us become like Christ, since Christ became like us. He assumed the worse that He might give us the better; He became poor that we through His poverty might be rich.”~Gregory of Nazianzus (329-390), 4th century church leader and theologian “Once, when Paul came to Athens, a mighty city, he found in the temple many ancient altars, and he went from one to the other and looked at them all, but he did not kick down a single one of them with his foot. Rather he stood up in the middle of the marketplace and said they were nothing but idolatrous things and begged the people to forsake them; yet he did not destroy one of them by force. When the Word took hold of their hearts, they forsook them of their own accord, and in consequence the thing fell of itself…. For the Word created heaven and earth and all things; the Word must do this thing, and not we poor sinners.”~Martin Luther, at his return to Wittenberg under an Imperial death threat (March 10, 1522) “I would propose that the subject of the ministry in this house, as long as this platform shall stand, and as long as this house shall be frequented by worshippers, shall be the person of Jesus Christ. I am never ashamed to avow myself a Calvinist; I do not hesitate to take the name of Baptist; but if I am asked what is my creed, I reply, ‘It is Jesus Christ.' …Christ Jesus, who is the sum and substance of the gospel, who is in himself all theology, the incarnation of every precious truth, the all-glorious personal embodiment of the way, the truth, and the life.”~Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), his first words at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London “As for me, my charter is Jesus Christ, the inviolable charter is His cross and His death and resurrection, and faith through Him.”~Ignatius of Antioch (c. 35 - c. 107), student of John the Apostle “…upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.”~Jesus in Matthew 16:18SERMON PASSAGEselected passages (ESV)Romans 1 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” 1 Corinthians 1 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God….  22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 2 1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.1 Corinthians 15 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep.  Galatians 2 20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  Colossians 1 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, 5 because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, 6 which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.

Message from Joe Lechner on September 21, 2025

In this passage, Paul warns against adding anything to the gospel, as this undermines the sufficiency of Christ and leads to pride, legalism, and a focus on self-righteousness rather than a life of freedom in Jesus

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This Sunday we will look a little deeper into the so-called “Colossian Heresy.” What were the “hollow and deceptive philosophies” threatening the church in Colossae, how did Paul address them, and where do we see them in our world today? Come and see!

Discover how seeing Jesus as supreme and sufficient transforms your life with victory and peace. Guest Pastor Kabelo Mabalane joins us for a special Youth & Young Adults service and unpacks why Jesus alone is enough for true change. Be encouraged as you listen.Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!Connect with us: Facebook: oasischurchZAInstagram: oasischurchZAThreads: oasischurchZAApple Podcast: oasischurchZASpotify: oasischurchZAFor more information, visit us at http://www.oasis-church.co.za

In this episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast, Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the readings for July 20th, 2025, focusing on the themes of discipleship, hospitality, humor, judgment, and the sufficiency of Christ. They explore the story of Martha and Mary, the significance of hospitality in ancient culture, the humor in Genesis 18, the prophetic messages in Amos, and the theological implications of Colossians. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these texts in their broader contexts and the relevance they hold for contemporary faith practices. Commentaries for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-16-3/commentary-on-luke-1038-42-6. *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! Learn more by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/WWrj8PWpAL8.

The sufficiency of Christ affirms that Jesus Christ is wholly adequate to meet every need of the believer—salvation, sanctification, provision, and intercession. This doctrine stands as a cornerstone of Christian faith, offering assurance and direction in a world filled with competing ideologies and self-reliance.   In salvation, Christ's exclusive role as “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) and His singular name for salvation (Acts 4:12) establish that His once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12-14) fully atones for sin, requiring no additional works or mediators. For sanctification, Christ initiates and completes the believer's transformation (Philippians 1:6), with His Spirit and Word conforming them to His image (2 Corinthians 3:18) and rendering them complete in Him (Colossians 2:9-10). In provision, Christ meets all needs—material, emotional, and spiritual—according to His infinite riches (Philippians 4:19, Matthew 6:31-33), with His grace proving sufficient even in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). As High Priest, Christ's ongoing intercession ensures believers are saved to the uttermost (Hebrews 7:25), secure from condemnation (Romans 8:34), and represented by a righteous advocate when they sin (1 John 2:1-2).   For believers today, Christ's sufficiency counters cultural pressures to seek fulfillment in self-effort, materialism, or pluralism. It calls Christians to trust solely in Christ, rest in His finished work, proclaim His adequacy, and persevere through trials by His grace. This truth fosters a life of faith, rooted in spiritual disciplines and bold witness, assuring believers that Christ is enough for every challenge and need. In Him, they find complete salvation, transformation, provision, and advocacy—now and forever.

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Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 110: The Sufficiency of Christ against All Substitutes: Application: Luke 20:9-19 #morningreflections #Christ #authority #Gospel

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 109: The Sufficiency of Christ against All Substitutes: Controversy: Luke 20:9-19 #morningreflections #Christ #authority #Gospel

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 108: The Sufficiency of Christ against All Substitutes: Content: Luke 20:9-19 #morningreflections #Christ #authority #Gospel

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 107: The Sufficiency of Christ against All Substitutes: Content: Luke 20:9-19 #morningreflections #Christ #authority #Gospel

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 4 Episode 106: The Sufficiency of Christ against All Substitutes: Catalyst: Luke 20:9-19 #morningreflections #Christ #authority #Gospel

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In this sermon, Jim Osman expounds on the greeting of grace found in 2 Peter 1:1-2, emphasizing how even Peter's introduction is rich with theological depth. This greeting of grace reveals foundational truths about salvation, righteousness, and our identity as slaves of Christ. Osman highlights that faith is a divine gift, not human achievement, and points to the sufficiency of Christ as both God and Savior. ★ Support this podcast ★

Colossians 2: 8-3: 17 | 5/4/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt preaches a special message from the book of Colossians on the sufficiency of Christ. In a world that shouts we need more status, more hustle, more affirmation, Colossians gently but powerfully reminds us that Christ is enough.

Colossians 2: 8-3: 17 | 5/4/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. Pastor Matt preaches a special message from the book of Colossians on the sufficiency of Christ. In a world that shouts we need more status, more hustle, more affirmation, Colossians gently but powerfully reminds us that Christ is enough.

Colossians 2:1-10 The post The Sufficiency of Christ appeared first on Pillar Baptist Church.

In this sermon, Hank looks at several of Christ's saying during the hours leading up to his death. Christ's conversation is filled with a heavenly focus. Ultimately, Christ accomplished all that was necessary for man's salvation. We hope this message blesses you in the Lord. Originally April 13th, 2025. Hank Atchison, Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

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The Sufficiency of Christ Rex Durham

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In this episode of the Reformed Brotherhood, hosts Jesse Schwamb and Tony Arsenal dive into Colossians 2:1-5, exploring the riches of assurance in Christ and His sufficiency as the gospel message, means, and goal. The discussion emphasizes the importance of knowing Christ as the central figure of the gospel and how understanding His promises leads to true assurance of salvation. Paul's words in this passage remind believers that Christ is the mystery of God revealed, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. This assurance is not based on human works or intellectual reasoning but on the unshakable promises of God. The conversation also delves into the connection between assurance and firmness of faith, highlighting how a deep, experiential knowledge of Christ enables believers to resist the plausible arguments and false teachings that can lead to doubt and instability. The hosts reflect on how true assurance equips believers to stand firm in their faith, even in the face of cultural pressures and competing philosophies. They stress the sufficiency of Scripture in revealing Christ and transforming lives, calling listeners to embrace the promises of God as the foundation of their faith. Finally, the episode examines how assurance in Christ fosters a deeper sense of unity and love among believers, as Paul prays for the Colossians to be knit together in love and encouraged by their shared faith. The hosts challenge listeners to rest confidently in Christ's finished work, engage with their local church community, and trust in the covenant promises of God, which guarantee eternal life for His people. Key Points: Christ as the Gospel Message and Means: The episode underscores that Christ is not only the center of the gospel message but also the means and goal of salvation. Believers are called to apprehend Him by faith as revealed in Scripture. The Riches of Assurance in Faith: Assurance of salvation is grounded in the promises of God, not in human works or intellectual reasoning. This assurance enables believers to resist false teachings and remain firm in their faith. The Sufficiency of Scripture: The Bible sufficiently reveals Christ as the true mystery of God, equipping believers with the knowledge and wisdom needed for life and godliness. Returning to Scripture is essential for deepening one's understanding of Christ. Unity in Love and Faith: Paul's prayer for the Colossians highlights the importance of being knit together in love and encouraged by a shared faith. Assurance in Christ fosters unity within the body of believers. Resisting Plausible Arguments: The hosts discuss how assurance in Christ protects believers from being deluded by plausible but false arguments, emphasizing the need for a firm foundation in Christ-centered theology. Questions for Reflection: How does understanding Christ as the center of the gospel transform your approach to Scripture and theology? In what ways can you grow in assurance of your salvation through God's promises? How can the sufficiency of Scripture guide you in resisting cultural pressures and false teachings? What practical steps can you take to foster unity and love within your local church community? How does reflecting on God's covenant promises deepen your confidence in His faithfulness?

An Introduction and Overview to Colossians

An Introduction and Overview to Colossians

Jesus feeding the five thousand illustrates to us our dependency on Him, and His complete sufficiency to meet our need. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches. Listen above or download the audio file here. Photo by Em bé khóc nhè on Unsplash

Soul Care: The Sufficiency of Christ - Colossians

This sermon is preached by Pastor Bogdan Kipko, Senior And Founding Pastor of Forward Church. We hope you are encouraged by the message from God's Word and we are thrilled to help you find hope in Jesus.For more information, about Forward Church, please visit: www.forward.fmTo listen to all audio messages from Forward Church, please visit: www.forwardchurchpodcast.comTo support Forward Church financially, please visit: https://bit.ly/fwdchurchFollow Pastor Kipko on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kipko Watch all sermons from Forward Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kipko To get in touch with Forward Church or to request Pastor Bogdan Kipko to speak at your church or event, please send an email to: admin@forward.fm If you are visiting Southern California, we would love to have you come and enjoy the Sunday Service at Forward Church!

In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor discusses the day's Gospel reading and its ramifications for us. Email comments to musingsonfaith@gmail.com.

In this sermon, as we consider Saul's climactic fall with the medium at En-dor, pastor Mitch reminds us that the most miserable and hopeless life is the one spent apart from God's all-sufficient word.

Main Point: Jesus Christ is uniquely qualified to accomplish God's reconciling purposes for this world

Everyone is ready on Sundays to sing and learn about Jesus. It's easy to trust Him at church. But what about Monday through Saturday? Is Jesus enough to be trusted every day of the week too? In the final message for the series, “Jesus Only,” Pastor John Hill encourages everyone not to settle for just getting smarter about Jesus. He challenges us to grow closer by trusting Him every day because He is worthy of it all. - NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give  - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

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