Colossians 1:9-14. In Christ, you have been transferred from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of the beloved Son of God.
The Cross and A New Family
Colossians 1:1-8. The gospel and the church are inseperable, but this is not an oppressive rule from God. Instead, the gospel gives you a family through the local church..
Pursue Peace
Jesus matters more. Great spiritual victories can sometimes lead to great spiritual letdowns. We should work to walk daily in Christ because Jesus matters more than anything else.
Do Your Part
The work of god’s people is not a one-man show. We all have a part to play. Do your part and trust in the Lord to ensure that the rest of the work will be accomplished through his people.
Remember the Reason
Luke 2:20. Avoid the distractions of Christmas and focus on the Christ of Christmas. Glorify God for all you have heard and seen and praise him because he is in control.
A Heart For The Wayward
Our theology should always result in a greater love for God and a desire to share his love with others. We should especially be concerned for those we know best who do not live as Christians.
The Love of God
Romans 8:31-39. God’s love is not only an action on his part; his love is tied up in the very essence of his being. Showing love to creation is not optional for God, it is a part of his nature that cannot be hidden.
Alive in Christ
Romans 8:5-11.
Are you living according to the Spirit?
Sermon Checkup
Several years ago, I was involved in an email discussion about sermon evaluations. A friend and fellow pastor was inquiring about how to do a more effective job at sermon evaluation in his context. Here’s how I responded, “I use a sermon outline with a central question (I creatively term it The Big Question or …