Thank God for the Gospel

Independent Bible Church

Thank God for the Gospel

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Phillip Macdonald • Colossians 1:1–8

Welcome to our new sermon series: Treasuring Christ: A Study in Colossians. Paul tells us in Colossians that “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” are in Christ. If all treasures are in Christ, then believers should treasure Christ above all. We begin treasuring Christ by thanking God for the gospel—for the change it brings, the fruit it bears, and the growth it yields.

When Christ Is Lord Of Your Home

November 3, 2024 • Pastor Phillip Macdonald • Colossians 3:18—4:1

Commentator David Garland said: “Nothing is more difficult than living in a family where the virtues of compassion, kindness, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love (3:12-14) are tested daily.” In Colossians 3:18, the Apostle Paul turns his attention from the spiritual family to the physical family. Colossians 3:18-4:1 shows us that when we treasure Christ most of all, we are able to love and serve our family best of all.

Dressed For The Occasion

October 27, 2024 • Pastor Phillip Macdonald • Colossians 3:12–17

None of us want the embarrassment of showing up to a formal black-tie event in a t-shirt and shorts. Likewise, it would be foolish to wear a suit and tie in a tree stand. We must dress for the occasion. Spiritually, there is only one dress code that is fitting for all occasions—godliness! In Colossians 3:1-11, the Apostle Paul instructs believers to put off and put to death their sinful habits. In Colossians 3:12-17, he calls us to put on the character of Christ in accordance with our identity as God’s chosen ones who are holy and beloved.

Kill What's Dead

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Phillip Macdonald • Colossians 3:1–11

“Just stop it!” Perhaps you have told a child that when they are misbehaving. You may have the same attitude towards your sin as a believer: “Oh no, I sinned again…I really need to just stop it!” If you are like me, you’ve found that mere willpower to “stop sinning” is not enough, because you continue to sin. The Apostle Paul did not tell believers to stop sinning—he told them to kill their sin. But how do we do this? If we are going to successfully kill our sin, we have to look to Christ and love Him as our greatest treasure.