Christ is Life Podcast

In this episode, James teaches us that there are 2 kinds of wisdom: an unspiritual, earthly, demonic type of wisdom and the wisdom that is from above (comes from God).  As we walk in the Spirit and are guided by God's wisdom there will be certain characteristics manifested through us: peace-loving, consideration of others, mutual submission, mercy, impartiality, and sincerity.

In this episode, James shows us the power of our words.  Our speech can influence the direction of our lives, destroy our lives and the lives of others, and bring life and healing to ourselves and others.

Pastor Steve Alberts dives into Acts 17 and how Paul makes the argument that this is my Father's world.  He is the Creator of all things.  He has authority, and we can trust Him as our loving Father and Creator.  This gives us meaning and purpose.

In this episode, James discusses faith and works.  He says that faith without works is dead and that we are justified by works.  How does that reconcile with Paul and being justified by grace alone?  What does it mean to say that faith without works is dead?  Well, it doesn't mean "no faith," and yes, we are justified by grace alone by faith alone in Christ alone.

In this episode, James shows us that showing favoritism and discrimination are inconsistent with who we are as new creations in Christ.  As we live out our faith, it will lead to actions that show love to all people.

James teaches us that there is an outworking of our salvation that will lead us to control our speech, help helpless people, and keep us from being influenced by the ways of the world. 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/next-steps/discover-life-in-christ/ Want to share a Pra...

James teaches us that when we face trials to count them as joy because they develop perseverance.  As we persevere through trials with our eyes fixed on Jesus, He uses them to show us that our Life is found in Him and not in our situations and circumstances.   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://w...

We are all on a journey to follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere (Hebrews 12:2).  On this journey, we BELIEVE who Jesus is, DO what Jesus says, LOVE who Jesus loves, SHARE what Jesus did, and GO where Jesus leads. 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/next-steps/discover-lif...

It's not about the storm you are in or the chaos it brings, it's about the God who calms the storm and brings order to chaos.  Jesus commanded Peter to come to him on the water during a huge storm.  He had to trust Jesus.  What do you need to trust Jesus with today as He tells you to come as well? CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Di...

What are you hiding?  If we are going to take off our masks and live authentically, we have to trust that Jesus will empower us to share our unresolved sin and hurts with others. 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/next-steps/discover-life-in-christ/ Want to share a Prayer Re...

What kind of mask do you wear to cover up your shame, hurt, and pain?  It's important to recognize the masks we wear to know how to truly live authentically with God and others.  Life is too short to be fake.  Come out of hiding and be real. 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.co...

Why do we wear masks?  Why do we hide and pretend to be someone we are not?  In this first episode of "Life is Too Short to be Fake," we discover the answers to these questions and how we can come out of hiding before God and others! CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want to share...

What is baptism?  Why is important to be baptized?  Who should get baptized?  These are the questions we answer in today's message. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want to share a Prayer Request? Go to www.colonialhills.com/pray-together   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www....

Join us for this special Sunday as we joyfully give to our Now is the Time campaign.  CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want to share a Prayer Request? Go to www.colonialhills.com/pray-together   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/colonialhills Instagram: www.inst...

Join us this week as we look at the words of Paul to believers as he encouraged them in the grace of giving to God's work. During this series, we will look at Scripture to see how God uses specific events to accomplish His purposes at specific times.  CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/disco...

Join us this week as we introduce our Now is the Time campaign. During this series, we will look at Scripture to see how God uses specific events to accomplish His purposes at specific times.  CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want to share a Prayer Request? Go to www.colonialhills...

This week we remembered Jesus' victory over sin and death through His resurrection! He was raised to walk in new life, and offers complete forgiveness and new life to everyone who believes in Him! We see this gracious invitation modeled in the parable of the wedding feast, as all are graciously invited to dine forever with the Lord!  CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonia...

When Jesus receives a woman that was known to be a sinner, one of the Pharisees questioned him. Jesus responded with a parable about forgiveness and love; teaching us all about our need for forgiveness and our response to the great debt that has been forgiven! CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills....

When light shines into darkness, it reveals the reality of what exists within the darkness. It's hard to navigate through a dark room, but we can easily see everything around us when we shine a light into the darkness. This week, Jesus teaches uses the simple analogy of lamps and their lights to teach us about His light that has been given to us! CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go t...

What are the things that we should value? Money? Possesions? Treasure? While the world tells us to acquire more and more stuff for our happiness and fulfillment, God warns us against such greed. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want to share a Prayer Request? Go to www.colonialhil...

What does a tiny seed that grows into a tree tell us about the Kingdom of Heaven? and how does a little bit of leaven that works its way through a lump of dough reflect the Kingdom? Find out today as we continue our Upside Down Kingdom series! CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want...

How does God receive those who turn to Him? Is He waiting to scold them or punish them harshly? Or does His love cause Him to respond in an unbelievable way... In this parable, Jesus shows us the heart of God through the heart of a father. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want to...

What is the right way to approach honor, respect, status, and significance in our lives? In this parable, Jesus shows us that the Kingdom approach to exaltation comes through humility.  CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills.com/discover Want to share a Prayer Request? Go to www.colonialhills.com/pr...

How forgiving should Christians be? Is there a limit to the amount of forgiveness we should extend to others, even if they repeatedly wrong us? In this parable, Jesus shows us how we ought to forgive others because of the great forgiveness that He has given us. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to www.colonialhills...

How does God feel about lost people? Does He even want them to be found? Does He even care? Join us today to hear two of Jesus' parables that show us God's heart for the lost and heaven's joy when a sinner repents!