Hope for the Journey
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Sermons preached by Rev. Wayne Eppehimer when he pastored the Jamestown Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Wayne's expository style of preaching brings practical applications from the scriptures for your everyday life. New sermons will be published every Tuesday.
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Romans 16
July 15, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 16.5 MBJuly 15, 2021 Key Verse Series Romans 16 Episode 63 A study of the promises of God based on Max Lucado's book, Unshakeable Hope.
In The Beginning
July 07, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 20.7 MBJuly 7, 2021 Key Verse Series Genesis 1:1 Episode 62
The Revelation of God
June 30, 2021 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.4 MBJune 29, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 19 Episode 61 The great preacher of London, Charles Spurgeon wrote these words: “He is wisest who reads both the world-book and the Word-book as two volumes of the same work, and feels concerning them, ‘My Father wrote them both.’” Psalm 19 is both the world-book Psalm and the Word-book Psalm Two Kinds of Diving Revelation 1. General Revelation - revelation of God in nature 2. Special Revelation - revealing of God in the Scriptures Psalm 19 focuses on bo...
Finding Rest in God
June 23, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.2 MBJune 22, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 91 - Finding Rest in God Episode 60 Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." 4 Metaphors for God The 1st one is Shelter: a shelter is a place that we go to when we are caught in a storm, a tornado or a flood. It is where we are safe, where we can rest, where we can find food. During the Cold War ...
What Are You Depending On?
June 17, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 28.9 MBJune 16, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 46 – Radical Trust Episode 59 This is the Psalm that inspired the hymn, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Now, the emphasis in this Psalm is on God and how God alone is our refuge and our help in times of trouble. Many people think that they will only be secure in this life if they have enough money. Obviously money is a huge help in times of need, but during the times of real struggle money is not the answer. Others depend upon their education, or upon ...
Where To Turn
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 23.9 MBJune 8, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 11 – Where to Turn Episode 58 Psalm 11:3 (NIV) 3 When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" When everything around us seems so unstable where do we turn? Our natural tendency is to do what David’s friends suggested to him. Look at the latter half of the 1st verse. Psalm 11:1 (NIV) 1 … How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. That’s what we often do – flee to the mountain. In other words we ...
Four Ways to Depend on God
June 01, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 18.5 MBJune 1, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 119 – Four Ways to Depend on God Episode 57 Psalm 119:176 (NIV) 176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. The writer of this psalm was a man of prayer. He was a man of the Word. He was diligent in studying the Scriptures. He was godly in his character. And yet he writes these words: “I have strayed like a lost sheep”, or as it is translated in the NLT, “I have wandered away like a lost sheep.”...
Building a Stronger Prayer Life
May 25, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 12.3 MBMay 25, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 119 – Building a Stronger Prayer Life Episode 56 Four Ways to Build a Stronger Prayer Life based on Psalm 119 Learn to pray with a sense of urgency. Develop the ability to pray earnestly, so that your prayer is heartfelt. Psalm 119:145-147 (NIV) 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees. 146 I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes. 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in yo...
God's Amazing Word
May 18, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.2 MBMay 18, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 119 (part 2) – God’s Amazing Word Episode 56 4 reasons why the psalmist said that God’s words are wonderful. Augustine, said, “God’s Word is shallow enough not to drown the young, but deep enough that the greatest theologian will never touch the bottom.” God's word gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:132 (NIV) 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. We find the mercy of God in his word. Psalm 119:...
Four Life Benefits of God's Word
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 16.6 MBMay 11, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 119 Episode 55 Psalm 119:105 (NIV) 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Four Things We Encounter Made Clearer by the Light of the Word Guidance - The scriptural principles that we find in the Bible can direct our path in life. Psalm 119:105 (NIV) 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Comfort - The Scriptures encourage us even when we are suffering. Psalm 119:107 (NIV) 107 I have suffered much; pre...
Useful or Useless?
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 20.9 MBMay 4, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 1 - Useful or Useless? Episode 54 There are two options in this psalm, two directions. Jesus often taught this way. Two foundations we can build our house on - sand or rock two gates and two roads Matthew 7:13-14 Two portraits in Psalm 1, the blessed man and the wicked man. Blessed Man - what he does not do: not influenced by the culture or lifestyle of culture Delights in the law of God Like a strong tree that produces fruit year after year Wicked ...
A God Worthy of Worship
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 14.9 MBApril 27, 2021 Psalms Series Psalm 33 Episode 53 How to worship God: Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. Why to worship God: Psalm 33:4 For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. God is always right and true God is always faithful Psalm 33:5 The LORD...
The Abundant Blessing Awaiting Us
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.3 MBApril 20, 2021 Psalms Series The Abundant Blessing Awaiting Us Episode 52 Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Grazing in the highlands or Table lands. A place prepared by the shepherd for the sheep. Hospitality of the desert: oil and liquid refreshment In the 14th chapter of John Jesus reminds us that He is preparing for that day when we will be in heaven. John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled...
The Paths of Life
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 17.2 MBApril 13, 2021 Psalms Series The Paths of Life Episode 51 23:3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Who is leading us in our life? God has a path for each of us God wants us to be walking on paths of righteousness Walking through valleys Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. God's rod and staff Psalm 23:4 Even though ...
Psalm 23 Part 1
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 12.6 MBApril 6, 2021 Psalm Series Psalm 23 Part 1 of 3 Episode 50
Why the Resurrection Matters
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMarch 30, 2021 Easter Sunday Why the Resurrection Matters Episode 49 Two questions regarding the resurrection What does the resurrection mean? Jesus is who he claims he is. Matthew 16:13-17 (NIV) Equal with God 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" he asked. "W...
Thomas - Doubter or Man of Faith?
March 23, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 21.7 MBMarch 23, 2021 Palm Sunday Thomas – Doubter or Man of Faith? Episode 48 John 11:14-16 (NIV) 14 So then he told them plainly, "Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him." 16 Then Thomas (called Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, "Let us also go, that we may die with him." The NLT explains to us what this other name was all about. John 11:16 (NLT) 16 Thomas, nicknamed the Twin, Haven’t you always h...
Death Conquered
March 16, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 22.8 MBMarch 16, 2021 Seven Last Words Series #7 Death Conquered Episode 47 Luke 23:44-47 (NIV) 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. At this point, according to the gospel of John which we looked at last Sunday, Jesus said “it is finished.” And then in the next breath, vs. 46 … 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit m...
The Purpose of Thirst
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 19.8 MBMarch 9, 2021 Seven Last Words Series #5 The Purpose of Thirst Episode 46 John 19:28 (NIV) 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." John is the only gospel that records the 5th word that Jesus spoke on the cross. And there may be several reasons as to why he penned these words, but let me suggest to you 3 possible reasons as to why this short sentence is in his gospel. John wrote these words to remind us ...
The Agony and Ecstasy of the Cross
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBMarch 2, 2021 Seven Last Words Series #4 The Agony and Ecstasy of the Cross Episode 45 This message deals with the anguish of the cross for Jesus and the resulting ecstasy for us. Matthew 27:46 (NIV) 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This then is the 4th word that Jesus spoke as he hung there upon the cross -- the word of “anguish.” There are times when we feel like God is...
Looking Beyond Ourselves
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBFebruary 23, 2021 Seven Last Words Series #3 Looking Beyond Ourselves Episode 44 John 19:25 (NIV) 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. What Mary experienced at the cross. Luke 2:34-35 (NLT) 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose h...
The Word of Pardon
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBFebruary 16, 2021 Seven Last Words Series #2 The Word of Pardon Episode 43 Luke 23:35-38 (NIV) 35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, "If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself." 38 There was a written notice above him, which read: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. A st...
God In the Repair Business
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 21.8 MBFebruary 9, 2021 Ezekiel Series #11 God in the Repair Business Episode 42 Now, in the 36th chapter the word from God to Ezekiel begins to move away from discipline and move toward the good news of restoration. The change in sermon topic was huge. Goal of discipline is restoration. Eventual restoration was God's plan for Israel too. Ezekiel 11:17 (NIV) 17 "Therefore say: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I will gather you from the nations and bring you back from the countries wh...
Choosing Your Theme Song
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.1 MBFebruary 2, 2021 Ezekiel Series #10 Choosing Your Theme Song Episode 41 Thus far in our study of this book we have noted that God has had the prophet preach verbal sermons and drama type sermons/visual sermons. Here in the 19th chapter we find that now God is asking Ezekiel to do a musical sermon, in other words, to sing a song. Ezekiel 19:1-2 (NIV) 1 "Take up a lament concerning the princes of Israel 2 and say: … A lament was a common and distinctive type of a song. Normally i...
Listening to God
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 16.4 MBJanuary 26, 2021 Ezekiel Series #9 Listening to God Episode 40 Why is it that some people can sit under the preaching of the Word of God for years and it just doesn’t seem to make much of an impact upon their life? Satan uses a variety of methods to nullify the impact of scripture Blinding the person (2 Corinthians 4:4) Distractions so don't pay attention Preoccupied with other things Illness Busyness Relationships Detours our thinking Heard it all before attitude Don't admit...
Has God Left?
January 19, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 17.9 MBJanuary 19, 2021 Ezekiel Series #8 Has God Left? Episode 39 This poignant message from Ezekiel 9-11 examines Ezekiel's vision in which he witnesses the glory of God leaving the temple. From Ezekiel, we turn to the New Testament to hear Jesus's words to the church not only of the first century, but for the church today as well as Pastor Wayne brings the message home for today. In Ezekiel 9 judgement comes on Jerusalem. In Ezekiel 10 witnesses what comes after the judgement Ezekiel 10(N...
Where Is Your Focus?
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 16.7 MBJanuary 12, 2021 Ezekiel Series #7 Where is Your Focus? Episode 38 Ezekiel 6:1-2 (NLT) 1 Again a message came to me from the LORD: 2 “Son of man, turn and face the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them. Ezekiel 6:2-4 (NIV) 2 "Son of man, set your face against the mountains of Israel; prophesy against them 3 and say: 'O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Sovereign LORD. This is what the Sovereign LORD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: I a...
Entering the Unknown - 2021
January 05, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThis message, taken from Joshua 1, about entering the unknown with confidence was preached in the year 2019. The principles discovered in the study are still applicable to our setting today. In Joshua 1, the Israelites are about to cross the Jordan River and enter the promised land for the first time. They didn't know what exactly was ahead of them. It was all new territory. A new year is like that. We don't know what is ahead for us. Josh 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the...
Losing Jesus
December 29, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBDecember 29, 2020 Christmas #3 Losing Jesus Episode 36 Luke 2:41-45 (NIV) 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among th...
Responding to Christmas
December 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBDecember 22, 2020 Christmas #2 Responding to Christmas Episode 35 The common experiences of the shepherds and the wise men and how they responded to the birth of Jesus. Both received the announcement from God about the birth of Jesus. Shepherds: Luke 2:9-14 (NIV) 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the p...
Was Jesus Born for You?
December 15, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBDecember 15, 2020 Christmas #1 Was Jesus Born for You? Episode 34 The Shepherds and the Wise Men Luke 2:8 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Matthew 2:1 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 1. Social status: Shepherds – low influence. Wise men – the opposite was true for them. They were trusted by everyone. 2. Finan...
Undivided Focus
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBDecember 8, 2020 Ezekiel Series #6 Undivided Focus Episode 33 Ezekiel is instructed by God to preach a message on Judgement. Ezekiel 6:2-4 (NIV) 2 "Son of man, set your face against the mountains of Israel; prophesy against them 3 and say: 'O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Sovereign LORD. This is what the Sovereign LORD says to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys: I am about to bring a sword against you, and I will destroy your high places. 4 Your altars...
Straighten Up, Or Else!
December 01, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 20.7 MBDecember 1, 2020 Ezekiel Series #5 God’s Watchman – Straighten Up, Or Else! Episode 32 Ezekiel gives dramatic sermons (or object lessons) in Ezekiel 4 followed by the solemn warning of chapter 5 (the "or else"). Drama sermon #1 Ezekiel 4:1 (NIV) 1 "Now, son of man, take a clay tablet, put it in front of you and draw the city of Jerusalem on it. I imagine that the people were spell bound as they watched Ezekiel craving this stone, wondering what in the world he was doing. 2 T...
Keeping the World Right-side Up
November 24, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22 MBNovember 24, 2020 Ezekiel Series #4 God’s Watchman – Keeping the World Right-side Up Episode 31 Ezekiel's heavenly vision and return to the exile camp. Ezekiel's call to be a watchman: Ezekiel 3:16-17 (NIV) 16 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me: 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. Definition of a Watchman Responsibilities of a Watchman Ezekiel 3:18 (NIV) 18 When I s...
Essential Ministry Assets
November 17, 2020 01:00 - 33 minutes - 21.7 MBNovember 17, 2020 Ezekiel Series #3 Essential Ministry Assets Episode 30 As God calls Ezekiel to go and minister to the Jews in exile in Babylon we find two essential elements, or assets given to Ezekiel for ministry. These are The Holy Spirit (or being filled with the Holy Spirit) The Word of God (or being filled with the Word of God) Ezekiel 2:1-2 (NIV) 1 He said to me, "Son of man, stand up on your feet and I will speak to you." 2 As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised...
The Mystery and Majesty of God
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 24.7 MBNovember 10, 2020 Ezekiel Series #2 Encountering the Majestic God Episode 29 Here in the 1st chapter we find Ezekiel standing near the Kebar River, and as he is standing there he is confronted with an amazing spectacle. He saw the glory of God. This was not a new phenomenon. What is new is the way in which this vision that Ezekiel saw was manifested. Ezekiel 1:27 (NIV) 27 I saw that from what appeared to be his waist up he looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire, and that fr...
Learning to Live In Exile
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 26.6 MBNovember 3, 2020 Ezekiel Series (#1 in series) Living in Exile Episode 28 Ezekiel 1:1 (NIV) 1 In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. To be in exile does NOT mean that they are merely living somewhere other than where they would prefer to live – in other words, Jerusalem was their 1st choice. But Babylon was not their 2nd or 3rd choice of places to live at. They did...
Ordinary People Empowered By an Extraordinary God
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOctober 27, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#27 in series) Ordinary People Empowered By an Extraordinary God Colossians 4:7-18 A verbal photograph of all the people involved in ministry with Paul. Tychicus (vs. 7-8) Trustworthy Loyal Good character Servant's heart Onesimus (vs. 9) A changed man Aristarchus (vs. 10) mentioned 5 times in Acts Experienced hardship with Paul Prisoner Mark (vs. 10) Gave up Trusted by Barnabas again Makes amends with Paul Justus (vs. 11) Encourageme...
Door Opening Praying and Living
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOctober 20, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#26 in series) Open Doors Colossians 4:2-3 (NIV) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. I. Pray for Open Doors of Ministry Paul realizes that no matter how much “manpower” you might have, or resources that may be available to you, prayer is vital. He specifies that they pray for a...
Open Door Praying and Living OR Door Opening Praying and Living
October 20, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOctober 20, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#26 in series) Open Doors Colossians 4:2-3 (NIV) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. I. Pray for Open Doors of Ministry Paul realizes that no matter how much “manpower” you might have, or resources that may be available to you, prayer is vital. He specifies that they pray for a...
Decoding Parenting
October 13, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOctober 13, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#24 in series) Decoding Parenting Children's Responsibility Ephesians 6:1-3 (NLT) 1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” Parent's Responsibility Colossians 3:21 (NIV) 21 Fathers, do not ...
Have You Given Up on Prayer?
October 13, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBOctober 13, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#25 in series) Have You Given Up on Prayer? These three elements will enrich your prayer life. Colossians 4:2 (NIV) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Being Devoted - The Greek word for “devoted” means “to be steadfast” or “courageously persistent.” Being devoted or persistent means to keep at it, to not give up when it feels like praying is a waste of time. To not throw in the towel when it seems like God is n...
Decoding the Marriage Relationship
October 05, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 20.5 MBOctober 6, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#23 in series) Decoding the Marriage Relationship Colossians 3:17 (NIV) 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Now, in the next few verses Paul gets very specific about how we can live out the 17th verse. In the 18th verse Paul begins with the ladies. Colossians 3:18 (NIV) 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. The secret...
How to Become a Spiritual Billionaire
September 29, 2020 02:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBSeptember 29, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#22 in series) How to Become a Spiritual Billionaire Colossians 3:16 (NIV) 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Last week it was the “let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.” This week it is “let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.” The Greek word for “dwell” means to “live i...
Peace for the Journey
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18 MBSeptember 22, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#21 in series) Peace for the Journey Colossians 3:15 (NIV) 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. There are basically 3 applications to this principle of peace. Peace with God. The peace of God. And peace with one another. Peace with God. Reconciliation with God through the peace treaty provided by Jesus. Peace OF God. Colossians 3:15 (NIV) 15 "Let...
Putting On the Ritz - God's Way
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.7 MBSeptember 15, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#11 in series) Putting on the Ritz – God’s Way Colossians 3:10 (NIV) 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:12 (NIV) 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Compassion - Not a superficial compassion or compassion that is expressed in word only. Compassion from deep within...
Changing Out of Your Dirty Clothes
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBSeptember 8, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#10 in series) Changing Out of Your Dirty Clothes Colossians 3:6-9 Verses 6-7 explained. DIRTY CLOTHES TO TAKE OFF Colossians 3:8 (NIV) 8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: … The Greek words in this verse are the ones that are used when describing the taking off of clothing. So, the picture here is that of taking off dirty clothes. Well, Paul is referring to the next list of sins as being like wearing dirty, staine...
Dealing With Temptations
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBSeptember 1, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#9 in series) Dealing With Temptations A powerful message about what the Bible teaches on sexual issues. There are five temptations mentioned in Colossians 3:5 which are defined in this sermon. The antidote? Put them to death. Colossians 3:5 (NIV) 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires … Sexual Immortality - any sexual activity outside of marriage is forbidden. The word ...
What Matters Most to You?
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.5 MBAugust 25, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#8 in series) What Matters Most to You? St. Augustine said, "Christ is not valued at all unless he is valued above all." This message is based on Colossians 3:1-4. The key point in these verses is about setting our hearts and minds on things above. Valuing Christ above all. Eternal things, spiritual things, ought to have a greater influence on our lives than earthly things. More specifically, Paul directs our attention to Jesus. Matthew 6:33 (KJV) 3...
Paul's TED Talk on Being the Church
August 18, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 19.6 MBAugust 18, 2020 Colossians Deep Dive (#7 in series) Paul's TED Talk on Being the Church In a day when we live in a culture obsessed with ourselves, it is refreshing to see things through the eyes of a first century apostle who had a no holds bar love for something outside of himself, the church. Paul saw it as God's creation and understood God's purposes for it. Follow along in Colossians 2:1-5 as Paul unfolds three goals for the church that still apply today. Colossians 2:1 I want you to...