One of the marks of a Christian is a sincere desire to wage war against sin. But often, exactly how to go about doing that is a huge problem and question for us. In this sermon, Pastor Zack looks at Colossians 3:1-4 in order to help us see that the most effective way to wage war […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues his study of the book of Colossians by looking at the last section of chapter 2. In this passage, we see Paul warn us against three forms of false teaching — legalism, mysticism, and asceticism — each of which are seeking to add “something” to what it means to be […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack concludes our study of Colossians 2:8-15 by looking at our complete forgiveness in Christ as being the final reason that we should be able to stand firm against false teachers and false teaching. In these few verses, we see God teach us that we, who were dead and debtors, God […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues preaching through the book of Colossians by looking at Colossians 2:8-15. In this passage, we see a very clear warning against false teaching in v.8, followed by a series of 4 reasons, or ways, that you and I can stand firm against that false teaching. In a world where […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues his study in the book of Colossians by looking at Colossians 2:6-7. In these verses, we see Paul calling us, as Christians, to walk in Christ Jesus. But what does that look like? And how do we do it? In this passage, we will see (1) The Comparison, (2) […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues his study of the book of Colossians by looking at the first 5 verses of chapter 2. In these verses, we see a prayer by the Apostle Paul for the Christians in Colossae and beyond. In the prayer, he is praying that they would have spiritual encouragement by showing brotherly […]
Each and every one of God’s people are called to the ministry in some capacity. The biblical commands to evangelism, discipleship, and service in the local church are clear. The question for us, then, is how do we persevere in that ministry for the long haul? How can we be a good steward of the […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues his study of the book of Colossians by looking at our past, our present, and our future in regards to the reconciling work of Jesus. Highlighting the importance of understanding our past (alienated enemies of God), what God has done in the present reconciling work of Christ, and our future […]
Who Is This Man? This is a question that is asked all throughout the Gospels of Jesus. It is a question that holds significant, eternal weight in how we answer. The variety of answers out there are diverse and endless, with many leading to a false or deficient view of who Jesus is. How, then, […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues his study in the book of Colossians by looking at Paul’s prayer for the Colossian Church as a model for how we, as Christians, can pray for one another. Paul prays for both the Colossians’ knowledge and conduct, which should be two things that we should pray for one another as […]