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we can live on mission because of the confidence we have in the work of Christ on the Cross and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We are not just called to be an audience. God calls the church to be an army. Our mission is to join with our heavenly father in the ministry of reconciliation, we ought to approach that purpose with confidence and boldness not in what we have done but what Jesu...

The question is not if God is speaking – but if we are listening. Jesus is my authority, and his Kingdom is my priority. Are you hearing his voice, listening, knowing, and obeying all that he commanded. Jesus was a prophet powerful and word and deed. A holistic Gospel. We don’t want the Great commission to become the Great OMISSION. Isaiah 6:8a; John 10:27; Matthew 28:18-10, 4:17,19,23

Church… I believe this first week is a moment of decision. Isaiah didn’t just see the Lord, he responded. When he saw the glory of God, it broke him, it changed him, and it sent him. It’s about a commitment to See God on Purpose.

We started this chapter talking about the big implications of being united with Christ. When you belong to Him, it changes everything. When Christ becomes your life, He changes what you look at, what you live for, and how you love others.

The false teachers in Colossae said, Jesus plus something. Paul says, Jesus plus nothing equals everything. Know who Jesus is | Know what He’s done | Know who you are | Know what to do

In the first 3 verses, Paul is saying here is what I want for you. I want you to know that in Christ alone there is wisdom and knowledge. Paul is warning them of the add-on trap that Satan is setting. Let me show you some of these add-ons that may be affecting your life even today.

Where are you looking for "fullness" outside of Christ? (Career, relationships, hobbies, religious performance?). Live from your new identity...holy, blameless, loved. Stop seeing yourself as an enemy or an outsider...embrace the reconciliation Find Meaning in Your Suffering. How can your struggles, when offered to God, serve to build up others in the body of Christ? "Christ in you" is your hope....

Unless we put Jesus first in everything, He’s not truly first at all. Making Jesus “Lord” of your life means that He must have the first and last word in all things that concern you. It means you are called to walk with Him, to prove yourself valuable to Him, to please Him and do what He wants, when He wants it, and in the way He wants it done. When you truly...once and for all surrender and make...

Paul is saying...I want you to know the will of God and the reason I want you to know the will of God is... Colossians 2:10 - so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, joyfully 12 giving...

By default we are Children of Darkness – by choice we become Children of Light . Jesus said in John 8.12 | I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.

Even though the letters weren’t written to us, they are still written for us. We can learn about Paul’s heart (his passion, his struggles, his priorities). We can learn about God’s character (His grace, holiness, mission, love for the church). We can see timeless theological truths that do apply broadly (like the gospel, salvation, unity, humility). Colossians 2

Church—this is what prayer does. Prayer breaks chains. Prayer opens doors. Prayer changes lives. “Prayer isn’t just powerful when you do it alone, it’s explosive when we do it together.” There is life changing power we have there waiting for us.

Posture isn’t only about how we stand or kneel, but about an attitude of submission and reverence before God. Proper posture provides strength...stability, support, and freedom.

Make it a habit to give God your attention. Stillness prepares me for what God wants me to hear. “The quieter the mind, the more powerful and perfect the prayer is.” | Eckhart The Bible is Gods voice and prayer is my response. We when listen is shows that our prayer lives aren’t just a transaction but its based on a relationship. This week, before you ask God for anything, spend time with Him in w...

Mark 5. 1-20 Your story isn’t just for you. We use our story in the worship of God. We use our story to point other people to God. We can testify to the miraculous power of Jesus and his authority over hopelessness and despair. Because, we are miracles and walking testimonies of the power of Jesus.

Joshua 1: 1-10 God’s Word isn’t just information —it’s direction . You can’t be surprised you ended up in the wrong place when you ignored the map. Obedience is the bridge between knowing the Word and walking in strength. Joshua was stepping into a new role, and God knew he needed help and guidance. He gave Joshua the rules, but it was still Joshuas decision whether he was going to obey. Just like...

Luke 12: 13-21 (CSB) Jesus made it very clear...life is not found in an abundance of possessions. It’s found in those rich toward God. A “rich toward God” life looks like, a life defined by God, measured by eternal impact , rooted in purpose , and fulfilled by a relationship with Him . Life is not about how much do I have? It’s who am I becoming?

[Luke 10:25-37] Because God first loved us, we can love him supremely and love others as ourselves. We can be the hands and feet of Jesus to everyone we meet from day to day. God is not surprised by where we are and what we do. He has given us assignments, areas of influence, whether it be at work, school, your neighborhood, your gym. God knows you are going to come into contact with people who ar...

The Unforgiving Servant - Matthew 18.21-35 When we offend, we are called to repent and apologize. When someone comes to us and repents...we must forgive. Not 7 times, but 70x7. We must stand ready with the same compassion manifested by this King. Forgiven people, forgive people. The Christian has to be a person of a forgiving spirit. Holding grudges, allowing bitterness to grow up in your life is...

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