June 19, 2022 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Colossians 4:7–18
In this final sermon from the book of Colossians, Pastor Neal reminds us that maturity in Christ is what makes for a godly legacy. He looks at the models of maturity listed by Paul, and the example that they set for us. We are encouraged to walk in maturity as well, by being in the Word daily, serving faithfully, persisting in prayer, and doing all that we’ve been called to do by the strength and power of Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
How Christ Transforms Our Walk
June 12, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 4:2–6
In this sermon from Colossians 4:2-6, Pastor Phil looks at how Christ transforms our walk, particularly our prayer life and our witness. As we continue steadfastly in prayer, we are to pray faithfully, seriously, and thankfully. As we look for opportunities to share the gospel, we must remember to be wise, gracious, and winsome. In our daily walk with the Lord, may we express our love for him through a greater desire for prayer, and our love for people through more intentional evangelism and witness. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
How Christ Transforms Our Work
June 5, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 3:22—4:1
How should our relationship with Christ transform our work? In this sermon from Colossians 3:22-4:1, Pastor Phil looks at Paul’s instruction to those under authority and those with authority, including how Christ changes the quality and motivation of our work and of our leadership. Whether we are under authority or the one with authority, we ultimately work for one Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, and he has given us the work we have to honor and worship him.
How Christ Transforms Our Homes
May 29, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 3:18—4:1
Our relationship with Christ should impact and transform every area of our lives, including our relationships in the home. In this sermon from Colossians 3:18-4:1, Pastor Phil looks at how Christ changes our marriages, with specific instructions to wives and husbands, as well as how Christ changes our family, with instructions for children and for parents. Whether in our marriages or in our parenting, we all need the help and grace of Jesus! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Life Together in Christ
May 22, 2022 • Calvin Hemphill • Colossians 3:15–17
The Lord has called believers to walk in new life together, a life that is marked with and defined by Christ. In this sermon from Colossians 3:15-17, Pastor Calvin looks at four characteristics that should mark God’s people. Christians are to be ruled by the peace of Christ, are to be indwelt with the Word of Christ, are to be saturated with the name of Christ, and are to overflow with thanksgiving through Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
New Clothes of Unity
May 15, 2022 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Colossians 3:12–14
In this sermon from Colossians 3:12-14, Pastor Neal looks at the new clothes fit for believers, including compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, all of which enable us to have unity in the church. Love completes our identity in Christ and makes unity possible, binding everything together in perfect harmony. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Put Off the Old Self, Put On the New
May 8, 2022 • Guest • Colossians 3:5–11
In this sermon from Colossians 3:5-11, guest speaker Sam Raju looks at Paul’s command to put off and put to death the old, earthly self, and to put on Christ. Although sin still resides within the believer and is at war within us, in Christ we are no longer under the dominion of sin, and by his grace and power we can be freed from its tyranny. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Distinctives of a Christian
May 1, 2022 • Connor Scott • Colossians 3:1–4
In this sermon from Colossians 3:1-4, guest speaker Connor Scott looks at four distinctives of a Christian. After placing his or her faith in Christ for salvation, the believer’s focus, mentality, life and future change, being transformed by the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Guard Your Heart Against False Substitutes
April 24, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 2:16–23
In this sermon from Colossians 2:16-23, we see Paul’s warning to believers about looking to anything other than Christ to experience the fullness of God. We are admonished to guard our hearts against the dangers of legalism, mysticism, and asceticism, and to remember that the fullness of God is not found in a religious experience, but in abiding in Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Experiencing the Fullness of Christ
April 17, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 2:11–15
In this Easter sermon from Colossians 2:11-15, we look at Paul’s encouragement to Christians to fill their lives with Christ, and to experience all the benefits he accomplished through his life, death, and resurrection. Christ has accomplished our cleansing, our resurrection, our forgiveness, and our victory. On Easter and always, may we celebrate that death has been defeated and Jesus Christ our Savior reigns! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Full in an Empty World
April 10, 2022 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Colossians 2:8–10
In this sermon from Colossians 2:8-10 we see that, as believers, we can be full in Christ in an empty world. We are warned not to be deceived by worldly philosophy, empty deceit, or man-made traditions. We are reminded that full deity dwells in Jesus, that he has absolute power and authority over all, and that we have been filled in him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Live a Christ-Filled Life
April 3, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 2:6–7
As believers, we are called to live a Christ-filled life. In this sermon from Colossians 2:6-7, we see that to live a Christ-filled life is to be rooted in him, built up in him, established in the faith, and filled with joy. As we walk in Christ, we plant our roots deep in him so that we will not be moved. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Paul's Heart for People
March 27, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 2:1–5
Ministry requires a deep love for people. In this sermon from Colossians 2:1-5, we see Paul’s heart for people, looking at the expression and focus of his care, as well as the reason for his care. With Paul’s words and example as our model, may we also seek to have a deep love for the people around us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
We Are Called to Ministry
March 20, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 1:24–29
All followers of Christ are called to be ministers of the gospel. In this sermon from Colossians 1:24-29, Pastor Phil looks at the cost of ministry, the call of ministry, the goal of ministry, and the strength for ministry, encouraging each of us to be faithful ministers of the gospel by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Reconciled Through Christ
March 13, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Colossians 1:19–23
In Colossians 1:19-23, Paul focuses on Christ as the only source of reconciliation. He is the source of cosmic reconciliation, in which all things will be restored and he will be recognized by all as the Lord of Creation. He is also the source of personal reconciliation, making a way for us to be reconciled to God through him. We can have peace and joy knowing that we have been forgiven, and that ultimately Christ will be victorious. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
