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The W’s of Evangelism • Colossians 4:5-6 – Elder Bryce Lowrance After Paul teaches the church to pray for an open door for him to ably preach the gospel, he instructs the church how its members ought to live their daily lives. They are to act as God’s children toward them that are WITHOUT the church. In doing this, they are to WALK in WISDOM with their words being WITH grace, seasoned WITH salt. T...

How Do We Pray for the Ministry? • Colossians 4:2-4 – Part 2 Elder Bryce Lowrance Today’s episode is the conclusion of the message “How Do We Pray for the Ministry?” We will focus on the ministry of the Apostle Paul as the pattern of how ministers ought to follow the direction of the Lord and how the church ought to pray for clear direction for its ministers.. This message was preached on Sunday,...

How Do We Pray for the Ministry? • Colossians 4:2-4 – Part 1 Elder Bryce Lowrance Continuing on the theme from the previous message that prayer is the powerhouse of the church, Elder Lowrance teaches how we should be praying for our ministers to have opportunities to share the gospel and be blessed to share it effectively. The focus of our prayers should be the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ...

Prayer: The Powerhouse of the Church • Colossians 4:2-4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance In part 2 of this message, we will learn that trusting God and praying according to His will will help us to have true fulfillment of our needs in life. Therefore, we should be watching for opportunities to pray, and watching for God’s answers to those prayers. This message was preached on Sunday, July 17, 2022

Prayer: The Powerhouse of the Church • Colossians 4:2-4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance A praying church is the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Prayer is the battering-ram of the church that calls upon God to break open the very gates of hell so that they cannot stand against the church. Paul calls upon all churches to be continually in prayer. Watching for needs in their community and lookin...

How Do We Seek Those Things Which Are Above? • Colossians 3:17-4:1 – To seek those things which are above means that we are seeking God’s will for our lives. A major aspect of that is our roles in God’s design. Part 2 of this message begins with the Biblically defined role of a woman as an individual, but particularly as a wife and mother. This message was preached on Sunday, July 10, 2022

How Do We Seek Those Things Which Are Above? • Colossians 3:17-4:1 – A church that is made up of individuals who are seeking to live their lives according to God’s design are the greatest influence on society. Understanding our roles, as men, women, and children will help us to fulfill God’s calling for our personal lives. This message was preached on Sunday, July 10, 2022

Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly • Colossians 3:16 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Paul’s charge to us in Colossians, Chapter 3 is to live our lives like the born-again children we are. I order to do this, we must put away the desires of the things of the world and live our lives in charity for others. This behavior is blessed by the peace of God. But how do we become more devoted in this endeavo...

Colossians 12 • The Peace of God • Colossians 3:15 Part 2 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance– Today’s message concludes Elder Bryce’s sermon on the peace of God. He begins in the books Psalms with David recalling how God had been with him in the past. This gave him the confidence to move forward in faith and have peace even in a time of distress. If we truly believe that God has saved us, it gives this sam...

Colossians 12 • The Peace of God • Colossians 3:15 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance In order for the peace of God to rule in our hearts, we must first know how the peace of God got into our hearts. The doctrine of grace tells us the the finished work of Jesus Christ from election to glorification is the source and sustainer of peace between the elect and God. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit and so is ther...

Colossians Series • 11. Put on Charity • Colossians 3:12-14 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance Part 2 Colossians, Chapter 3 teaches that the logical response to God’s grace in our lives is to transform every aspect of our lives to be more like Jesus Christ in our daily walk. After the Apostle Paul instructs about what behaviors we should should cease, he gives us Godly behaviors that we should pursue every...

Colossians Series • 11. Put on Charity • Colossians 3:12-14 – Elder Bryce H. Lowrance Colossians, Chapter 3 teaches that the logical response to God’s grace in our lives is to transform every aspect of our lives to be more like Jesus Christ in our daily walk. After the Apostle Paul instructs about what behaviors we should should cease, he gives us Godly behaviors that we should pursue every day. U...

Colossians Series • 10. What Is Your Passion?- Colossians 3:1-13 Part 2 the Bible defines love as self sacrifice for the benefit of others. In the conclusion of this message, Elder Bryce shows us that the passion of our lives should be to help and bless others every moment of our lives. This message was preached on Sunday, June 12, 2022

Colossians Series • 10. What Is Your Passion?- Colossians 3:1-13 Part 1 Since we have been raised to newness of life by the power of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, we are now dead to the power of sin. Further, we have been called and given power to live a different lifestyle than before. Our old man loves itself and wants to please itself. We are called to put off the old man and put on the...

Colossians Series • 9. Boasting in Jesus Christ – Colossians 2:6-23 Part 2 Part 2 of this message continues to defend the honor of Christ as the only cause and power in our salvation. Beginning with the case of rebaptism in Acts 19, we see that every aspect of our worship should reflect the work of a successful Savior! This message was preached on Sunday, May 29, 2022

Colossians Series • 9. Boasting in Jesus Christ – Colossians 2:6-23 Part 1 Since we are saved by the finished work of Jesus Christ plus nothing, we are able to walk in obedience to God out of pure thankfulness. In this portion of the letter, the Apostle Paul expounds upon the many ways that we are IN Christ, WITH Christ, and TOGETHER WITH Christ. All of these statements build a beautiful doxology...

Colossians Series • 8. How Do We Receive Christ? – Colossians 2:6 Part 2 How do we receive Christ? How a person answers that question greatly affects how they walk in Christ. Part 2 of this message begins in Ephesians Chapter one. There we learn that the doctrines of election, predestination, justification, and glorification, when taught properly, show that God and God alone is able to save us fro...

Colossians Series • 8. How Do We Receive Christ? – Colossians 2:6 Part 1 How do we receive Christ? How a person answers that question greatly affects how they walk in Christ. If salvation be by man’s will or works, then our continued works are the grounds for our justification before a Holy God. However, if salvation is by grace plus nothing, then we are secure in the finished work of Christ. God...

Colossians Series • 7. When Church Works – Colossians 2:1-5 Part 2 Part 2 of this message begins in Colossians 2:2 where Paul is teaching us that a deep focus on the gospel of the Lord Jesus will unite a church in the praise of God. The key to having a thriving church and a more full assurance of salvation is being “all-in” for the Lord in worship and our daily lives. This message was preached on...

Colossians Series • 7. When Church Works – Colossians 2:1-5 Part 1 When the pastor that the Lord has chosen to feed His flock faithfully delivers the whole counsel of God, and when the congregation responds in thankful obedience, the glory of the perfect and finished work of Christ is revealed. God is greatly praised. And the church members grow closer together in the riches of the full assurance...

Colossians Series • 6. The PreeminenColossians Series • 6. The Preeminence of Christ's Church - Colossians 1:24-29 Part 2 Part 1 of this message begins in Colossians 1:26. The mystery of God is not revealed to the news media, the seminary, the university, or any other worldly institution. The truth of Who God is and what He has done has been ordained by God to be taught to His people in the world...

Colossians Series • 6. The Preeminence of Christ’s Church – Colossians 1:24-29 Part 1 Elder Bryce continues the series of messages on Paul’s letter to the Colossians church. This message shows that the church of the Lord Jesus Christ is the most important organization on earth because it is the method whereby God reveals everything we need to know about Him, ourselves, and salvation. This message...

Colossians Series • 5. The Preeminence of Jesus Christ in His Church – Colossians 1:18-23 Part 2 Part 2 of this message begins in 1st Corinthians 12:23 pointing toward the day when all things will be placed under Christ’s feet at His return. This will be a glorious day but let us not forget that Jesus reigns right now. He is King over all creation and we can clearly see that He reigns within His c...

Colossians Series • 5. The Preeminence of Jesus Christ in His Church – Colossians 1:18-23 Part 1 Christ is the head of the church because He died for the elect of God. He has the preeminence in the local church because His resurrection is the power that will raise His people from the dead and fuels their faith to be able to believe the gospel. This message was preached on April 10, 2022.

Colossians Series • 4. The Preeminence of Jesus Christ in Creation – Colossians 1:15-17 Part 2 Not only were all things made by Christ, all things were made for Him. The entire creation exists for His pleasure and His glory. All men should therefore give Christ the glory for Who He is. He is the only Potentate and King of kings! This message was preached on April 3, 2022.