Paul's Reason for the Letter -Conclusion June 16th
June 16, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians 1:27—2:5
The conclusion of the reasons for Paul writing the letter to Colossae.
Paul's Reason for his Letter: "the Mystery"
June 9, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians 1
Paul counter-acts the false teachers that claim their teachings held deep sacred secrets. Paul reveals to the Colossians that he too has a mystery to reveal. The love of God and the gift of salvation was a secret revealed in the person of Jesus Christ.
Paul's Reasons for his letter-Prt 2 Col. 1:24
June 2, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Matthew 5:10, Acts 22:21, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 1:23–28, Acts 5:41
Second reason for his letter was his "suffering for the Jews". Paul was not liked by many Jews during his ministry because he ministered to the Gentiles. His ministry of reconciliation brought him persecution and imprisonment. He viewed this as honor for the name of Jesus Christ and motivation to share the gospel. He was willing to suffer that the Jews would have the opportunity of Faith in Christ for Salvation and victory as believers.
Beloved of the Father Col. 1:18-20
May 5, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians 1:18–23
The Series in Colossians Continues the fourth part covering the preeminence of Jesus Christ. He is the beloved of the Father.
The Preeminence of Christ: In Creation Colossians 1:15-17
April 21, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians 1:15–17, John 1:1–7, Galatians
The pereminence of Christ in creation. Christ is not a creation but the agent of all creation. Everything is created by him and for him. From the invisible to the visible he holds all things together.
The Preeminence of Christ- In Salvation Col. 1:13-14
March 24, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians 1:13–14
We study the first of four things the Colossian letter teaches us about the preeminence of Christ. He is superior as our Savior. Within this truth are four things to know about Christ as Savior.
Colossians 1-8
January 28, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians
This is a look at Paul's letter to the church at Colossae. Christ is preeminent in everything.
Four Things About the Gospel
February 4, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians 1:1–8, Romans 10:17
Part 1 of the Series in Colossians. It all begins with understanding the foundation of our faith. It is centered on the person of Jesus Christ.
Three Things About That Church
February 11, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • John 3:14–18, Matthew 28:18–20, 1 Corinthians 1:1–8
Three things about the group of believers in Colossae. Even today we are able to learn from this group and their leadership that helped them withstand the false teachings of the day.
Colossians 1 Paul Prays prt2
February 25, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Ephesians 4:1, James 1:22, Colossians 1:9–12, Colossians 3:16
Continuing through Colossians. This is the second part of Paul's prayer in Colossians 1:9-12.
Practical obedience must follow spiritual intelligence.
Colossians Paul's Prayer Prt 3
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 1:11–23, 2 Samuel 16:5–14, Colossians 1:9–12
Paul's prayer for the Colossians Concluded. Paul's desire that believers exhibit moral excellence is the final part of his prayer from Colossians 1:9-12.
Spirit vs Flesh
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Albert Cross • Colossians 1:1–12, 1 John 2:16, Romans 7:7–25, Romans 8:1–16, Galatians 5:17–26
The Spirit led person vs. the natural person. Join us in Colossians as we view the Sprit vs the natural. Paul teaches us the way to grow in Christ through spiritual maturity. Colossian 1:9-12 Paul prays for Spiritual intelligence, practiced obedience and moral excellence for the believers at Colossae. It applies to us as believers today.
