The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction There are a growing number of TV shows that are designed to take what you got (whether it’s your house, your car or your body) and reshape, reform, rebuild, and rework it so that the before and after shots are breathtaking! I went to the website for Extreme Makeover on the ABC site and they described the show this...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In chapter 3, Paul makes a transition from teaching spiritual truths and begins to teach the practical applications of what he has presented in chapters 1 & 2.  BTW, he does the same thing in Romans 12:1 and Ephesians 4:1. In essence, Paul is saying that our doctrine should impact our lifestyle. In light of th...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In chapter 3, Paul makes a transition from teaching spiritual truths and begins to teach the practical applications of what he has presented in chapters 1 & 2.  BTW, he does the same thing in Romans 12:1 and Ephesians 4:1. In essence, Paul is saying that our doctrine should impact our lifestyle. In light of th...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction       The believers in Colosse were being influenced by false teachers who were promoting a mixture of doctrinal error, humanistic philosophy, pagan superstitions, and Eastern Mysticism --- sounds like life on Kauai.       In yesterday’s paper I counted no less than 5 articles that were promoting the very same 3 f...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction       The believers in Colosse were being influenced by false teachers who were promoting a mixture of doctrinal error, humanistic philosophy, pagan superstitions, and Eastern Mysticism --- sounds like life on Kauai.       In yesterday’s paper I counted no less than 5 articles that were promoting the very same 3 f...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction It must be a fearful thing to be taken hostage.  And while we may think of kidnapping as something that happens far away in foreign lands, Paul warns us in Colossians that as Christians we need to be on guard against being spiritually kidnapped and enslaved by false doctrine. As you may recall from our previous st...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction It must be a fearful thing to be taken hostage.  And while we may think of kidnapping as something that happens far away in foreign lands, Paul warns us in Colossians that as Christians we need to be on guard against being spiritually kidnapped and enslaved by false doctrine. As you may recall from our previous st...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In Colossians 1:28-29, the apostle Paul described his goal of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ by “admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom that in order that he might present everyone perfect (or mature) in Christ.” As a Pharisee, Paul had only been concerned with what he communicated. But now as a...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In Colossians 1:28-29, the apostle Paul described his goal of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ by “admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom that in order that he might present everyone perfect (or mature) in Christ.”       As a Pharisee, Paul had only been concerned with what he communicated. But no...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction Pat Tillman reminds me of another great man of the past, the Apostle Paul who penned this letter to the church in Colosse: Like Pat, Paul walked away from a promising and lucrative career. Like Pat, Paul was a man of deep conviction and courage. Like Pat, Paul made his transition out of the limelight into obscurit...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction Pat Tillman reminds me of another great man of the past, the Apostle Paul who penned this letter to the church in Colosse: Like Pat, Paul walked away from a promising and lucrative career. Like Pat, Paul was a man of deep conviction and courage. Like Pat, Paul made his transition out of the limelight into obscurit...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In every religion outside of biblical Christianity, you will find either: A rejection of what the Bible teaches about Christ (his deity or humanity) An effort to add something to the work of Christ In the case of the Colossian church, the false teachers were doing both – subtracting from His person and adding to H...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In every religion outside of biblical Christianity, you will find either: A rejection of what the Bible teaches about Christ (his deity or humanity) An effort to add something to the work of Christ In the case of the Colossian church, the false teachers were doing both – subtracting from His person and adding to H...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Paul was a prisoner in Rome (1,000 miles east of Colosse), and was physically unable to help the church that was facing the dual threats of paganism and false teaching. Despite the fact that Paul was physically chained, he remained spiritually aggressive, mounting a forceful offensive on their behalf through the power of praye...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Paul was a prisoner in Rome (1,000 miles east of Colosse), and was physically unable to help the church that was facing the dual threats of paganism and false teaching. Despite the fact that Paul was physically chained, he remained spiritually aggressive, mounting a forceful offensive on their behalf through the power of praye...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In contrast to the false teachers and so-called “super spiritual” believers infiltrating the Colossian church, Paul, in his opening greetings give us some wonderful authenticating characteristics of true Christianity. And even as he wrote this letter to the Colossian church he was imprisoned. He could have been bi...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In contrast to the false teachers and so-called “super spiritual” believers infiltrating the Colossian church, Paul, in his opening greetings give us some wonderful authenticating characteristics of true Christianity. And even as he wrote this letter to the Colossian church he was imprisoned. He could have been bi...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction       As we begin our study of the Book of Colossians, I am amazed at how contemporary its message is – especially for those of us who live on Kauai!  Many of the issues that Paul addresses in this short book are the same questions we face today: Was Jesus just a prophet, a moral teacher, an ascended master – or i...

(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction       As we begin our study of the Book of Colossians, I am amazed at how contemporary its message is – especially for those of us who live on Kauai!  Many of the issues that Paul addresses in this short book are the same questions we face today: Was Jesus just a prophet, a moral teacher, an ascended master – or i...

Financial Freedom:       Lesson #1:  "God's Blueprint"       Lesson #2:  "Investing For A High Return"       Lesson #3:  "Practical Financial Strategies"       Lesson #4:  "Avoiding And Overcoming Debt" I Biblical Perspective On Using Credit God favors lending over borrowing - Deut 15:4-6   Unwise borrowing can enslave us - Prov 22:7; 1 Cor 6:12 Use credit wisely and avoid it when possible - Rom 1...

Financial Freedom:       Lesson #1:  "God's Blueprint"       Lesson #2:  "Investing For A High Return"       Lesson #3:  "Practical Financial Strategies"       Lesson #4:  "Avoiding And Overcoming Debt" I Biblical Perspective On Using Credit God favors lending over borrowing - Deut 15:4-6   Unwise borrowing can enslave us - Prov 22:7; 1 Cor 6:12 Use credit wisely and avoid it when possible - Rom 1...

Financial Freedom:       Lesson #1:  "God's Blueprint"             God owns it all             We are His agents or stewards       Lesson #2:  "Investing For A High Return"             We are free from the law of tithing                   Instead we are to:                         Love God by investing in His kingdom                         Love others by helping those in need       Lesson #3:  "P...

Financial Freedom:       Lesson #1:  "God's Blueprint"             God owns it all             We are His agents or stewards       Lesson #2:  "Investing For A High Return"             We are free from the law of tithing                   Instead we are to:                         Love God by investing in His kingdom                         Love others by helping those in need       Lesson #3:  "P...

This is a four part series.        I  Financial Freedom: God's Blueprint       II  Financial Freedom: Investing For A High Return       III  Financial Freedom: Practical Financial Strategies       IV  Financial Freedon: Avoiding and Overcoming Debt Matthew 25:14-30 I We Are To Invest God's Resources Faithfully Our calling as God's agents             Agent = a person or firm empowered to act for an...

This is a four part series.        I  Financial Freedom: God's Blueprint       II  Financial Freedom: Investing For A High Return       III  Financial Freedom: Practical Financial Strategies       IV  Financial Freedon: Avoiding and Overcoming Debt Matthew 25:14-30 I We Are To Invest God's Resources Faithfully Our calling as God's agents             Agent = a person or firm empowered to act for an...