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Christ's Church

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Colossians 1:24—2:5

The rich letter to the Colossians Church calls us all to Treasure Christ. In presenting the glorious Person of Christ in chapter 1, Paul included the truth that He is the head of the Body, the Church… (1:18). Paul became a minister (servant) of this Good News; and as he unpacked what that meant, three glorious understandings of the Church, Christ’s Body stood forth. Remember that “church” is not a place we go; it’s who we are.

Team Ministry

November 24, 2024 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Colossians 4:7–18

God’s work done God’s way is usually done in teams (Psalm 133). Don’t think of Paul as an aloof theologian and detached preacher. He was a people person par excellence and modeled the joy and effectiveness of partnership in Christian life and service. Paul loved the little Greek word sun- (“connected to”) which was often translated fellow or partner, as in fellow-prisoner, fellow-servant, fellow-worker, etc.

Open Doors

November 10, 2024 • Pastor Mark Johnson • Colossians 4:2–6

How grateful are you for your salvation? It is such a privilege to know Who Christ truly is and trust Him as Savior. It is also fantastic to be “In Christ” and be letting Him transform us as we know, reckon, and act on that truth. But, how do we relate to those who do not know him yet? Pi-2 is for every Christian… pray for, invest in, and invite those who are close to you, but far from God.

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.