Open Doors

Independent Bible Church

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.

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.

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.