The Epic Life - Bob Hallman

We have so much to look forward to! Pastor Bob teaches Part 1 of a 6 part sermon series on Heaven that will inspire and enable you to: See the shores of God’s celestial city and your eternal home Have a fuller understating of what the Bible actually teaches about Heaven Inspire you to invest your life on earth wisely Encourage you to live a life of purity and holiness (1 Jn 3:2-3) Be excited about...

We have so much to look forward to! Pastor Bob teaches Part 1 of a 6 part sermon series on Heaven that will inspire and enable you to: See the shores of God’s celestial city and your eternal home Have a fuller understating of what the Bible actually teaches about Heaven Inspire you to invest your life on earth wisely Encourage you to live a life of purity and holiness (1 Jn 3:2-3) Be ex...

Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction As much as we hate to admit it, sometimes we’re like that as Christians.  Once a week we stop and tip our hat to God, and then immediately return to our busy lives.  But as we consider Paul’s closing thoughts to the believers in Colosse, it’s my prayer that the Holy Spirit will challenge us to a more vigorous lifes...

Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction As much as we hate to admit it, sometimes we’re like that as Christians.  Once a week we stop and tip our hat to God, and then immediately return to our busy lives.  But as we consider Paul’s closing thoughts to the believers in Colosse, it’s my prayer that the Holy Spirit will challenge us to a more vigorous lifes...

Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction Introduction What I find most remarkable about this passage of scripture is what isn’t there:   There is no self-pity, no bitterness, no anger, no disillusionment and no despair. Paul had learned the importance of living beyond adversity!  Even while shackled in chains, he remained focused on the goal of proclaimin...

Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction What I find most remarkable about this passage of scripture is what isn’t there:   There is no self-pity, no bitterness, no anger, no disillusionment and no despair. Paul had learned the importance of living beyond adversity!  Even while shackled in chains, he remained focused on the goal of proclaiming the gospel....

Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In Genesis 1:27 we are told that God created mankind in his image and declared his creation of man and woman and marriage to be “good”!  The relationship was to be governed by equality of personhood, equality of dignity, equality of mutual respect, harmony and unified destiny! Unfortunately, Eve usurped her husband...

Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In Genesis 1:27 we are told that God created mankind in his image and declared his creation of man and woman and marriage to be “good”!  The relationship was to be governed by equality of personhood, equality of dignity, equality of mutual respect, harmony and unified destiny! Unfortunately, Eve usurped her husband...

Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org ). Introduction In the late 70s a new term was coined in the business community called “Paradigm Shift”  It refers to a new model or new approach.  It means doing things with a new perspective, a new outlook, starting from scratch with no restrictions. That’s in essence what Paul is calling us to as believers – a whole New Paradig...

(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...