God declared that if Jesus is preeminent in your life, you will see the evidence in your family relationships.

When you struggle with a decision that God does not directly address in His Word, how do you determine what to do? God provided some timeless principles to help us in times of uncertainty. Let’s explore them!

If Jesus really is #1, then that must impact the personal purity of my life. In part three we examine what positive qualities our lives will display as a result of Jesus’ preeminence.

If Jesus really is #1, then that must impact the personal purity of my life. In part two Pastor Mike backs up and smmarizes 3:5-17 with an emphasis on vv. 9b-13.

A hypocrite is someone whose outside “face” does not reflect their inner reality. Having given great advice regarding how to react to Jesus’ preeminence in all of life, God now challenges the Christian to act out your claims. You claim to be dead to this world? Let’s see it. You claim to be alive unto God? Let’s see it.

The progress of my spiritual development is thwarted if I listen to those who tell me that my experience is not as good as their experience. Really? Don’t let anyone rob you of your spiritual vitality by exalting experiences about God’s Word!

“Here’s the list of rules you must keep now that you are saved. You want to become a good Christian!” And so it begins. My liberty in Christ has become the bondage of rules. Just how does the list of rules fit into my liberty in Christ…or does it?

Pastor Mike re-orients us to the series on Colossians in this message. After reaching the pinnacle of the argument with some priceless advice, God warns Christians to be careful of three rabbit trails that they will be tempted to follow. All of them lead off the path and end up in the fox’s den! Future sermons will break down this passage.

Why should you follow the advice of your mentor? What value will it bring to your life? Paul anticipated their question and provided the answer in advance!

What life advice does a mentor give to someone he/she loves? The Apostle Paul has three pieces of advice for his “spiritual grandchildren.”