Paul reminds us that ultimately our Life In Christ is about our relationship to HIM not our performance of someone’s prescribed religious do-goodings.
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Sunday Sermon – Life Is How You View It
We are faced today with two competing worldviews, two ways to view and interpret the realities around us and ascribe value and priorities to the days that lie ahead.
The meaning, purpose, and value of life comes into sharper focus when we view it through the lenses of a proper worldview.
Worldview #1 – The CHRIST-CENTERED Worldview
– based on a Relationship with Jesus
– is constantly growing in this relationship (John 3:30 – He must increase…)
– does not waver in commitment to Jesus – established
Worldview #2 – The SECULAR Worldview
– Pseudo-intellectual
– Man- Centered
– Devil-Driven
The Christian worldview is superior because Jesus has given us:
– full salvation
– total forgiveness
– ultimate victory
Sunday Sermon – The Mystery of Life Revealed
Like most of us, you’ve probably asked the question before: why am I here? For thousands of years, people have been trying to discover the true meaning of life. We search for meaning, value, and purpose. Today, we will let the cat out of the bag and reveal the great mystery of the ages.
The Mystery of Life…Solved
Colossians 1:24-29
Recap: The Secret to a great life is letting Christ live in and through me.
- Live in the PRESENCE of Christ
q The presence of Christ is appropriated by faith
q The presence of Christ can be a moment-changer
- Live with the PROMISE of Christ
q “Hope” in the Biblical sense is not iffy or subjective, but is sure and
grounded in God’s reliability
q “Glory” refers to anything good or praiseworthy
q Christ in us assures us that things will occur in our life that are
meaningful and purposeful.
- Live for the PURPOSE of Christ
q God’s purpose for your life is to make you like Jesus – Romans 8:29
q The WORD of God is the INSTRUMENT of God to accomplish the PURPOSE of God in the PEOPLE of God.
- Live through the POWER of Christ.
q So many times we fail to unlock the true secret to a meaningful life
` because we use the wrong keys.
q When we conform to God purpose for our lives, His power comes to
bear to accomplish His purpose.
Sunday Sermon – What a Real Life Looks Like
We kickoff our series through the book of Colossians. The theme is Life: More than a Game. The book of Colossians reveals to us the mystery of the real life that God desires to give us. This message opens up the book by looking at four characteristics of a real Christ-centered life:
Sunday Sermon – When It All Comes Together
What does the church look like when she functions the way Jesus designed? Here is a look at four “snapshots.”
- Members are involved in ministry – vs 11-12
- Members are growing in more like Jesus – vs 13
- Members are grounded in sound doctrine – vs 14
- Members living Christ-centered lives – vs 15-16