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Having identified two external threats to Christians and the church experiencing their fullness and freedoms in Christ back in Colossians 2:8, the Apostle Paul now sets his sights on exposing some internal threats. In this message we unpack how legalism, Christian mysticism, and religious virtue signaling are not only distortions of grace and diminish our understanding of what happened to us becau...

In this message, the Apostle Paul continues his case for the sufficiency of Jesus Christ by explaining all that he accomplished on our behalf at the Cross. In his theologically powerful explanation, Paul outlines several life and eternity altering events that happened through Jesus Christ death on the cross and in doing so, gives us some insight into what it really means to be "spiritually al...

In our passage for today the Apostle Paul warns the church about the dangers of falling into the trap of "deceptive philosophies that are based on human tradition" and "basic principles of the world". We examine both of those danger in depth and how they "kidnap" the heart and minds of Christians and how that affects their Christian journey and ability to be obedient...

The Apostle Paul lays out some factors that contribute to a church finding spiritual health and experiencing growth.  From Colossians 2:1-7. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page .  Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com...

In Colossians 1:26-27 the Apostle Paul mentions something that was a mystery in the Old Testament that has been revealed to those who are now Christians. In using this type of language, he rebukes the gnostic false teachers who were pushing the idea that a relationship with Jesus was not enough for salvation but rather you also needed to have a "special knowledge", or "secret knowle...

After confronting the false teachers in Colossae regarding the nature of who Jesus is in Chapter 1:15-17, the Apostle Paul turns his sights on dealing with what happened on the Cross. Using the words of an ancient hymn, Paul lays out the case for the completed works of Jesus Christ on the Cross and how that affects those who place their trust in his sacrifice.  From Colossians 1:18-23.  Thank you...

Everyone seems to have an opinion when asked the question, "Who is Jesus?". It was this very question that Jesus asked his disciples in Matthew 16:13, "Who do people say that I am" and then "Who do you say that I am?". This question puzzled the early church and still brings confusion and division in many churches today. The Apostle Paul brings some clarity to the conf...

Early in the Apostle Paul's letter to the church at Colossae he mentions that he prays for the church and its members and then describes how he prays for them and gives us a perfect example of how each one of us can pray for our family members, friends and other Christians. This is not only a great tool and template for how to pray for one another, but it also gives us a glimpse of what God e...

One of the factors that can lead to a Christian growing complacent and comfortable in their relationship with God is our failure to remember just what it was that God did in us, for us, and through us when we accepted His offer of redemption through Jesus Christ.  The Dangers of a complacent and comfortable church are self-evident all around us in what we see happening in the American church today...

An introduction to our new sermon series on the book of Colossians. We examine the author, date, context and history of the church and the reason why the letter was written. We also break down the introduction and the meaning and purpose behind it. From Colossians 1:1-2. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for ou...

In this discussion we address how the church is supposed to respond to the current LGBTQ agenda and how it affects our schools and children. What does the Bible say is our responsibility and how can we live that out on a day-to-day basis in a culture that is growing more hostile towards people of faith.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and...

How do we define successful parenting? What metrics do we use to help us gauge whether or not we have been successful in raising our children?  It should not come as a surprise that as Christian parents those metrics might be a little different than what it has become in most American homes. Using Ephesians 6:1-4, this message looks at the dangers of reactive parenting and not developing a spirit-...

What does the Apostle Paul mean when he called the husband the head of the household in Ephesians 5:23? How do we apply that to the modern family and how does it fit into the idea of "mutual submission" in Ephesians 5:21? Sadly, this passage has been misunderstood to justify misogyny and abuse in the church and in the home while missing the beauty of a redeemed home where a husband pract...

In this message we dive into Ephesians 5:21-24 and try to make some practical and spiritual sense out of the call for "wives to submit to their husbands". While many today might think of this recommendation as being "out of tough" with our modern senses, what Paul is suggesting here is actually foundational to a healthy spiritual marriage and offers an opportunity for both the...

In this session we examine theological troubling issues that were founded in the days of the early church and continue into the modern era. With an overview of the Judaizer, Gnostics, Arianism and Modalism of the first three centuries to the German Biblical Higher Criticism, Modernism, and the rise of Liberal Christianity of the 19th and 20th centuries we can find commonality from all for the rise...

In this message we examine the idea of spirit-led submission in all of our relationships and how that runs contradictory to the world's definition.  We also examine what mutual submission looks like in a marriage. From Ephesians 5:15-22 Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online at www...

In this discussion, we examine some controversial passages from the New Testament about women in the church and try to discern what they meant at the time and how that relates to women in the church today.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our...

In this week we celebrate Mother's by hoping to redeem a mother from the New Testament who seems to get a bad rap. By examining her request before Jesus, we find some great lessons for all parents but especially mothers. From Matthew 20:20-28. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online...

In this session we examine how Christians are to respond to the abortion debate and what scripture says about the issue.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page .  Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-2...

This message examines how we can build a foundation for healthy marriages using scriptural principles and guidance. We discuss the stages of relationships and how we can rebuild and reestablish our marriages with Christ at the center. From Genesis 2:18-23, Ephesians 5:21-33. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others.  Join us fo...

This week we examine what the bible does and doesn't say about the issue of alcohol.  Does scripture teach that Christians should abstain completely and if not, what guidelines do we need to follow? What about "offending the weaker brother"? What about marijuana which the Bible doesn't seem to speak about at all? What does moderation even mean and look like? The real issue is r...

As the introduction to this short series on the Home, this message looks at the importance of making God and our relationship with God the central foundation of our homes - our marriages, raising our children and our interaction with family.  We look at the Old Testament story of David's failure to bring the ark of the Covenant home to Jerusalem and what happened to the home of Obed Edom wher...

The first session of our Sunday night study on "What we believe and Why" as this semester we will look at some of the "hot button" issues in our culture. We will also be discussing how we can engage others on these issues by using the Bible as our source of authority and truth.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share...

Jude closes his letter with an interesting doxology that incorporates the security of the believer as one of the reasons that Christians should give worship, honor and praise to God. After attacking false teachers and teaching for a majority of the letter; why would Jude close with this very important promise to Christians? Join us as we examine the doctrine behind what is called the "Preserv...

In verse 20 of Jude's letter, the author returns to his original admonition from verse 3 for Christians to "Contend for the Faith" by now giving some suggestion for how can do it in a practical sense. We examine those suggestions as well as discuss how that fit into our greater assignment to follow the great commission. It is easy to be overwhelmed by what is happening to our nation...