Colossians 2:6–15
The first three rules of real estate are: Location, Location, Location. Certainly, a key component of that is the view, view, view! The apostle Paul wants us to have a clear view of our location so that we can live fully alive!
All Things: Mystery of All Things
Colossians 1:24–2:5
Following Jesus is deeply personal, but it is not only personal. It's a life lived out together with others as we find our identity and unity in Christ. Paul calls this "the mystery." Now more than ever, this mystery needs to be lived out.
All Things: Lord of All Things
Colossians 1:15–23
The letter to the Colossians is all about recognizing Jesus as Lord of all things. All Things! All things? Yes, all things. Which begs the question, "Are there things in your life over which Jesus is not Lord?" Tough question.
All Things: Thanksgiving and Prayer
Colossians 1:1–14
Paul encourages the church of the Colossians to live a fruitful life. In face, he is always praying for them in this regard! What makes a fruitful Christian life? Are our answers the same as Paul’s? Listen to the message to find out!
The Roots: To Rome and Beyond
Acts 28:14–31
The book of Acts draws to a close with a lot of unfinished business, but that’s ok; the story continues. 2000 years later, we get to join the Holy Spirit and His work as we live out the unfolding story in our lived.
The Roots: Equipped for the Race
Acts 17:17–38
In Acts 20, the apostle Paul offers some parting words to the leaders of the church in Ephesus as they run the race of faith. How are you running the race these days? Paul offers four key principles to ensure we run it well.
The Roots: No Little Disturbance
Acts 19:8–41
When the Gospel takes root in your life, your idols will be exposed. The lordship of Jesus brings no little disturbance, and Acts 19 shows us just how ugly things can get.
The Roots: New Normal Christians
Acts 18:1–5, 24–28
Just like Priscilla and Aquilla, we're following Jesus in the “new normal” of the resurrection. Details are different, but the mission is the same. These two “regular” Christians figured out a way forward, and God’s Word leads us to do the same.
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The Roots: Meeting People Where They're At
Acts 17:13–34
The apostle Paul's experience in Athens offers us helpful guidance for speaking about Christ in our own contexts. We can learn a lot from what Paul sees and feels, and what he does and says.
The Roots: Three Transforming Gospel Conversations
Acts 16:13–34
Each one of us has our own story of how the Lord found us. Here we see three transforming Gospel conversations that encourage us to be ready for whatever encounters the Holy Spirit might bring our way!
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The Roots: What Matters
Acts 15:1–32
In Acts 15, the early church stood at a crossroads and had to clarify what really matters. It's amazing how the clarity gained in an ancient discussion is still so relevant today.
The Roots: Prayer More Powerful Than Injustice
Acts 12:1–18
Jailed Peter + earnest prayer of the church = God's miraculous deliverance. But why not every time? Because we're not praying earnestly enough? Because we're asking for the wrong thing? The mystery of prayer goes even deeper still.
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The Roots: Standing in God's Way
Acts 10:34–11:17
Oftentimes it’s not immediately clear what God is doing; it just seems like life is being turned upside down. When this happens, it’s tempting to keep things right side up, but what if that just gets in God’s way? This is what Peter was faced with, and he asked a great question: Who am I to stand in God’s way?
The Roots: No Exceptions
Acts 10
Jesus died for all of us, which means salvation is available to everyone, not just to those we deem desirable.
The Roots: No One's Disqualified
Acts 9:19–31
In Paul we see a persecutor of Christians become transformed into a courageous Christ-follower regardless of the cost. The key truth for us all is who chose whom.
The Roots: Saul's Conversion to Christ and Ours
Acts 9:1–19
Saul’s conversion is very exciting, but how does it apply to us?
The Roots: (Extra)ordinary Good News(izers) - Part 2
Acts 8:26–40
As we continue in Acts 8, we see the same good-news-izer, Philip, but in a different location. Same good news, but different method for making it known. Our takeaway? Some things change, some things stay the same. It's important to know the difference.
The Roots: (Extra)ordinary Good News(izers)
Acts 8:1–25
When the early church encounters serious opposition, the believers scatter. But not in fear. They scatter as ordinary good-news-izers spreading extraordinary good news. And where they go speaks volumes to us today.
The Roots: An Ordinary Christian
Acts 6–7
We can't forget what happens when the "new normal" of the resurrected Jesus gets ahold of ordinary people like Stephen. We become full of power and grace as seen through impartiality and service. When good news gets a hold of your life, no cost is too great.
The Roots: Sadly Stuck in the Old Normal
Acts 4:34–5:14
The "new normal" of life in light of the resurrection offered the church a tremendous opportunity for a change of perspective. Unfortunately, Ananias and Sapphira were sadly stuck in the old normal of an all too familiar perspective. Which perspective will we choose?