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Alive In Christ, Volume 1
| added | January 9, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:1-2:10 |
| topics | Christian Living, The Church, Faith, False Teaching, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ, Ministry, Obedience, Patience, Prayer, Sanctification, Thanksgiving, Trinity |
| type | Series |
| id | 15101DL |
The challenge for today’s churches to remain rooted in the truth of the Gospel is not new. In fact, the church in Colossae during the days of the Apostle Paul was influenced by many worldly falsehoods, including superstition, mythology and even simple error in doctrinal translation. In his letter to the Colossians, Paul imposes two key messages which are as applicable today as they were then. First, he re-confirms that all things were created and hold together through Jesus Christ and that we must walk with Him and hold steadfast to our faith in His saving power. Paul then provides ...
Introduction and Greeting
| preached | January 29, 1984 |
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| added | January 9, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:1-2 |
| topics | Faith, Grace, Thanksgiving |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1019 |
Paul introduces himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God. The words Paul writes are not merely the opinion of the great missionary but are the authoritative words of God. Here, Paul proclaims his testimony with his heart. In this message, we are challenged to test our own passion for the Gospel – “Do we have a testimony? Can we define our lives before and after we understood that Christ died for our salvation?”
Reasons for Thanksgiving
| preached | February 5, 1984 |
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| added | January 16, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:3-8 |
| topics | Faith, Grace, Thanksgiving |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1020 |
Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossae begins on an encouraging note as he thanks God for bringing the Colossians to faith and for indwelling within them a love and a hope that are supernatural.
The Apostle's Prayer, Part Two
| preached | February 26, 1984 |
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| added | January 23, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:9-14 |
| topics | Obedience, Prayer, Sanctification |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1025 |
The Apostle Paul encourages us to pursue knowledge that will transcend us into a life worthy of Christ. Our incentive to live knowingly should not be aligned with how it makes us feel but instead, motivated by our desire to bring glory to God. In this message, Alistair Begg outlines four marks of a life that is pleasing to Jesus – fruitful, knowledgeable, powerful and thankful.
The Apostle's Prayer, Part One
| preached | February 12, 1984 |
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| added | January 19, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:9-14 |
| topic | Prayer |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1022 |
We can often find our prayer life inconsistent and derailed by negative experiences or circumstances. Paul sets an example of prayer for us to emulate – a model of prayer that is stimulated, sustained and specific. God’s words, “You will know me when you spend time with me” are instruction for gaining true wisdom revealed through Jesus Christ.
Who is Jesus Christ?, Part One
| preached | March 4, 1984 |
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| added | February 8, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:15-20 |
| topics | Jesus Christ, Redemptive History, Trinity |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1026 |
Paul makes a point to clarify for the Colossians precisely who Jesus is – the image of the invisible God. If we want to know the nature of God, we need to look only to Christ. Paul describes Jesus as the firstborn over all Creation, a reference to position, not time. Jesus is the Creator and before all things, a fact that emphasizes both His pre-existence and His eternal existence. Finally, in Christ, all things hold together in the universe, a fact that should bring great confidence to all believers.
Who is Jesus Christ?, Part Two
| preached | March 11, 1984 |
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| added | February 13, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:15-20 |
| topics | Atonement, False Teaching, Jesus Christ |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1029 |
When people seek Jesus, whom do they hope to find? In this message from Colossians we learn that Jesus is the head of the Church – its source of direction, authority and power, and the only reconciler between man and God.
Established and Firm
| preached | March 18, 1984 |
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| added | February 20, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:21-23 |
| topics | Jesus Christ, Patience, Redemption, Sanctification |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1031 |
Paul reminds his readers that the relevance of “who Jesus is” is found in the personal application of one’s faith. It is futile to deal with the deep theological aspects of Jesus if we are lacking in love for Him. We are challenged in this message to pinpoint a defining moment in our lives when we have been changed through God’s grace from beyond what we once were.
Marks of a God Given Ministry, Part Three
| preached | April 15, 1984 |
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| added | March 12, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:24-29 |
| topics | The Church, Leadership, Ministry |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1037 |
Paul identifies the marks of those who teach under false pretenses. He instructs the Colossians to be mature in their faith and distinguish between those who belong to Christ and those who do not. He warns to avoid false teachers who commend themselves, who preach by consensus, who preach out of envy or rivalry and who preach for profit. These challenges continue to be relevant to Christians today.
Marks of a God Given Ministry, Part Two
| preached | April 8, 1984 |
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| added | March 5, 2012 |
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| scripture | Colossians 1:24-29 |
| topics | The Church, False Teaching, Gospel, Leadership, Ministry |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1035 |
Here we are warned not to add anything to our faith in Christ Jesus by requiring additional experiences, thus making Christianity selective through experiential commonalities. The mystery of the Gospel is not in its exclusiveness, belonging to a few, but in its inclusiveness, open to everyone.
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