Paul’s Ministry, Col 1:24-29
Paul’s Ministry Colossians 1:24-29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In v.23, Paul talks of the gospel and says: “whereof I Paul am made a minister” and he says it again in v.25. So what was his ministry in the gospel? What is the ministry of any minister? Ministry of suffering (v.24) – Phil 3:8, suffered the […]
Do not Be Ignorant Concerning Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this study we will look at some of the spiritual gifts that apply us today in the church age. The Corinthian church was having a problem with the spiritual gifts. They were thinking that someone was more spiritual than someone else because of a gift. We still […]
The Goal and Condition of Reconciliation, Col 1:19-23
The Goal and Condition of Reconciliation Colossians 1:19-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Christ died on the cross, he completed the work of reconciliation through the shedding of his blood. Reconciliation is to make friends out of enemies. He arranged a permanent peace treaty. That reconciliation took care of things in earth (thief on the cross, […]
Preeminence of Christ, Col 1:14-18
Colossians 1:14-18 Preeminence of Christ CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is about the preeminence of Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is preeminent: In Redemption – v.14 – he shed his blood for the full redemption of all mankind – Heb 9:13-14; 10-10-14 In Forgiveness – v.14 – he forgave when you and I wouldn’t forgive and […]
Lessons from the Storm Mark 4:35-41
Lessons from the Storm Mark 4:35-41 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage we see the miracle of Jesus calming the wind and the sea. In this sermon we will take some spiritual applications from the passage to help us with the storms that come into our lives. Lessons from the Storm: 1) Even Jesus […]
You Cannot Just Wash Off the Blood Matt. 27:20-25
You Cannot Just Wash Off the Blood Matt. 27: 20-25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In our passage the chief priest and elders of the Jews have persuaded the people to ask for Barabbas to be released instead of Jesus. Pilate knows this is wrong but he compromises to keep the peace. But in his response note […]
Character Test From Proverbs
Character Test From Proverbs CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Proverbs Chapter one there are four types of people listed, the wise, the simple, the scorner and the fool. These same four people are mentioned all throughout the book of Proverbs. In this lesson we are going to let the word of God examine our character and […]
What Hath God Done, Col 1:13-15
What Hath God Done Colossians 2:13-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you received Christ, you were given many promises of what God is going to do in your life. But remarkably, while the future is indeed glorious, there are a lot of wonderful things the Lord has already accomplished for you. Unfortunately, many Christians fail to […]
What to Pray For, Col 1:9-12
Colossians 1:9-12 A Thing to Pray For CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Paul heard of the salvation and faith of the Colossians, he began to pray for them and remained faithful in his prayers continually. What he prayed for them are things that we can pray for each other. Here’s what to pray for: That we […]
The Word of Truth, Col 1:1-8
Colossians 1:1-8 The Word of Truth CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the first three verses, Paul typically cites his apostleship and work with Timothy and tells us who his letter is addressed to – to the saints in Colossae he grants grace, peace, thanksgiving, and prayer. Then he goes into a list of things in the […]