Christ is Life Podcast

Sometimes Jeremiah 29:11 is used to say that it is God’s will for every believer to become whole, healthy, and successful in every area of life.  That is not what that verse means.  God does not promise a life of prosperity in every area of life.  Let's dive into the context of Jeremiah 29:11 and talk about what it really means and how it applies to our lives today. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to...

In Mark 1:15, Jesus says to repent (metanoia) and believe the good news.  Some will say that means salvation is a 2-step process of repenting of your sins and believing in Jesus to be saved, but that is not what that verse means.  Metanoia means to change your mind.  Jesus was saying to change your mind about what you were believing about the Messiah and to believe in Him as the way, the truth, an...

Many people say that because Jesus didn't come to abolish the law that this means we still live by the law today, but that is not what that verse means!  Jesus came to fulfill the law, and because He has fulfilled the Law, we live by the Spirit and not by the law as New Covenant believers today. Matthew 5:17...  “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to...

Many people will quote 2 Chronicles 7:14 today to mean that if we turn to God as a nation then our country will turn around.  We'll find moral, political, and economic healing.  But is that really what this verse means?  No!  2 Chronicles 7:14 was addressed to the nation of Israel under the Old Covenant.  We are not Israel, and we live under the New Covenant.  That is not what that verse means. CO...

1 John 1:9 is often taught as a verse about ongoing confession of sin for forgiveness or to restore fellowship with Jesus, but that is not what that verse means!  John is addressing Gnostic unbelievers and showing them that if they confess they are sinners (which they did not believe) they will be forgiven and be saved. 1 John 1:9 is a verse about a one-time confession of sin to become a believer!...

Philippians 4:13 is one of the most famous verses in all of the Bible, but many have stripped it out of context and use it as an inspirational slogan to tray and accomplish their dreams and goals.  That's not what that verse means.  In its context, Paul is talking about contentment.  Jesus gives him the strength to be content in whatever situation he is in.   Philippians 4:10-13... 10 I rejoiced g...

VBS Sunday is a family worship service where we sing VBS songs, celebrate what God did throughout VBS week, and recap all of the messages we learned!  The kids sing on stage and help lead us in worship! Jesus is a good reason to have a party! Everyone is invited to the party! Celebrate the good news! Jesus is the Life of the party! You can be a party starter! CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonia...

In today's message, Guest Speaker, Dr. Aaron Glover, contrasts Old Testament practices and beliefs with the reality of Christ's teachings and the Christian faith, emphasizing that believers enjoy a direct and personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus is the cornerstone of God's spiritual house and that believers are made into living stones, built up in...

In today's message, our Discipleship Pastor, Steve Alberts walks us through personal struggles and encourages us to put our struggles up against God's holiness and majesty. We delve into the poetic structure and personal nature of Psalm 145, highlighting God's faithfulness and transcendent perspective. We explore the tension between God's greatness and our mundane struggles, emphasizing the need t...

Paul makes his final greetings here, and the temptation can be to think that there isn't much application for us today.  However, what we see is how important team ministry was to the early church and therefore is for us today as well.  We all have a role to play in ministry as Jesus expresses His life through us. Colossians 4:7-18... 7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear br...

How do we approach outsiders when the church is becoming a minority in the culture we live in?  The early church was certainly a minority in their culture, and in this section, Paul has something to say being wise in the way we act towards those outside the church. Colossians 4:2-6... 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for o...

The gospel transforms the way we do relationships within our homes.  As Paul continues this practical section, he outlines how being a new creation in Christ applies to being a husband, wife, parent, and child. Colossians 3:18-4:1... 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.  19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.  20 Children, obey your parents...

As Paul continues to make practical applications that flow from our new life in Christ, he tells us to allow peace to rule in our hearts, let the message of Christ dwell among us, and do everything in the name of the Lord. Colossians 3:15-17... 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell...

As Paul continues to make practical application to our new life in Christ, he teaches us to put on the clothes of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love.  These clothes are an outworking of the new creation we become in Christ at the moment of salvation. Colossians 3:12-14...12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with com...

In this section, Paul begins the practical section of the letter by giving us a list of things not to do as new creations in Christ.  These commands are not prescriptions to be a better Christian but rather descriptions of who we are as new creations in Christ. Colossians 3:5-11... 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires a...

What does it mean to set your hearts and minds above?  What does it mean that your life is now hidden with Christ in God?  We answer those questions in this sermon! Colossians 3:1-4... Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your lif...

The resurrection changes everything!  On the 3rd day after Jesus' death on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, Jesus was raised from the dead.  He defeated the power of sin and death forever, and He offers us forgiveness and eternal life by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. John 20:30-31... 30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not re...

On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem seemed to be submitting to Him as their King, the long-awaited, promised Messiah; however, just a few days later they cried out "Crucify Him, crucify Him!"  They were looking for peace from the oppression of Rome when Jesus came to provide peace between humanity and God. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.coloni...

Sermon:  "Ancient Purpose: The Garden and the Great Commission" CHBC Student: Wesley Alberts CHBC's Student Ministry (7th-12th grades) led our entire worship service on March 17, 2024.  They did the greeting, ushering, welcome/announcements, prayer/invitation time, worship, and preaching. Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to...

In Colossians 2:16-23, Paul warns us of 3 different ways we need not try to measure how we are doing in the Christian life:  Old Testament laws, spiritual experiences/highs, and asceticism. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/.../discover-life-in-christ/ Want to share a Praye...

We are often tempted to follow a "Jesus plus" gospel rather than trust in the sufficiency of Christ.  In this section of Colossians, Paul teaches us that are complete in Christ and not lacking in any way.  We need not depend on hollow and deceptive philosophies that depend on human traditions and the elemental spiritual forces of this world.  Colossians 2:8-10... 8 See to it that no one takes you...

Paul gives his first command (imperative) of the letter in verse 6.  He tells them and us to walk in Christ, but what does that mean?  Well, Paul gives 4 participles that describe what it looks like to walk in Him. Colossians 2:6-7... 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him (walk in Him), 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as yo...

Satan will use fine-sounding arguments to deceive us of the truth.   Colossians 2 shows us that if we understand the fullness of Christ and the treasure of wisdom and knowledge found in Him, we will not fall for the false teaching of a "Jesus Plus Gospel." Colossians 2:1-5...I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2...

Hope is not found in better situations or circumstances but rather in Christ, the hope of glory.  Paul says that Christ in you, the hope of glory is the message that he proclaims so that you'll be presented complete in Him. Colossians 1:24-29... 24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his bo...

Reconciled and made holy, without blemish, and free from accusation. Colossians 1:21-23... 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do...