The Zeal of Thine House Hath Eaten Me Up

November 10, 2024 • Steven Shelley

"Then His disciples remembered that it was written, 'Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.'" John 2:17

That in All Things He Might Have Preeminence — Part 2

November 5, 2024 • Steven Shelley

That in All Things He Might Have Preeminence — Part 1

November 3, 2024 • Steven Shelley

"And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell." Colossians 1:18–19 This message focuses on giving Christ complete preeminence (first place) in all areas of life. Pastor explains that while God gave us emotions to serve us, they shouldn't control us - instead, the regenerated spirit infused with Christ should lead from the inside out, ruling over mind, will, and emotions. He emphasizes that believers must look away from negative things (anger, jealousy, envy, sorrow) to look toward Christ. Using Colossians 1, he explains how Christ contains the fullness of God and should have first place in the church. The message stresses that this isn't about taking away from other spiritual authorities but about properly positioning Christ as supreme. He also discusses how sorrow and grief are natural, but shouldn't trap believers in a cycle of expected behaviors or prevent them from living in Christ's victory.