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Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Follow Human Rules

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Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Chase Shadows

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Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Stop at the Sign

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Prophet of Hope: Cursing and Blessing, Part 2

25:23

Christ, Church, and Religion: How to Not Be Disappointed Ever Again

25:34

Christ, Church, and Religion: How Not to Be Gullible

25:34

Christ, Church, and Religion: Fix Your Mind

What is it that distinguishes a Christian? Is lifestyle a strong indicator that an individual is a Christian? If not, why not? While Paul addresses this question to his readers in Colossae, the admonition lands powerfully for us today.
Colossians 3:1-2
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Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Follow Human Rules

25:01

Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Follow Human Rules

มุมมอง 162 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

Being a rule follower is a good thing, right? Or is it? Our study today helps us sort out rules that have been added to the essential truth of the Gospel and as such, become dangerous to our faith. Colossians 2:20-23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Chase Shadows

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Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Chase Shadows

มุมมอง 104 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

Christianity, and religion…. the same thing? Or is there a danger to let subtle additions get in the way of our core relationship with Christ? And what exactly is that danger? Paul addresses this in our study passage. Colossians 2:16-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Stop at the Sign

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Christ, Church, and Religion: Don't Stop at the Sign

มุมมอง 197 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

Is it possible for good things to get in the way of the best thing? Paul addresses his readers’ attention to good things… things that have become more important than the main truth those things are pointing at. Colossians 2:11-12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Prophet of Hope: Cursing and Blessing, Part 2

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Prophet of Hope: Cursing and Blessing, Part 2

มุมมอง 1112 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

The prophet has laid down the law for those who have violated God’s law, those who are not Holy. He has pointed out that we need to be reconciled with God. And then, in a move of pure hope, he points out how this understanding of our condition sets us up for a significant dose of good news. Zechariah 5:1-4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/...

Christ, Church, and Religion: How to Not Be Disappointed Ever Again

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Christ, Church, and Religion: How to Not Be Disappointed Ever Again

มุมมอง 2514 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

It’s a heartwarming slam dunk-the person in need is told to open the door, revealing an ample supply of just what they desperately needed. It would be sad to watch that person continue to search, but is that what we do in a spiritual sense? What exactly is “fullness"? That’s the focus of our study. Colossians 2:9-10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastch...

Christ, Church, and Religion: How Not to Be Gullible

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Christ, Church, and Religion: How Not to Be Gullible

มุมมอง 1316 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

“Distracted by bright, shiny things!” Does that describe anyone you know? Perhaps, you? In this study, Paul addresses the spiritual equivalent of bright, shiny things and warns against falling for false teachings. Colossians 2:8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Christ, Church, and Religion: How to Avoid the Trade-Up

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Christ, Church, and Religion: How to Avoid the Trade-Up

มุมมอง 1419 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

“But wait, there’s more!” The church in Colossae was being presented with “gospel-plus” teachings. In today's study, we’re going to explore the gospel, and how if we really understand it, we’ll guard ourselves against unnecessary add-ons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Christ, Church, and Religion: The Road to Success, Part 2

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Christ, Church, and Religion: The Road to Success, Part 2

มุมมอง 521 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

Many analogies are presented in scripture for our roles in the kingdom. Do any of them align with our modern “sales associate?” What does a successful approach to church or evangelism look like? What should our attitude toward non-members be? Important questions are addressed in today’s study. Colossians 1:28-29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoice...

Christ, Church, and Religion: The Road to Success, Part 1

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Christ, Church, and Religion: The Road to Success, Part 1

มุมมอง 6วันที่ผ่านมา

What is the mission of the church? Evangelism, fellowship, teaching, sending… making perfect? What is this perfection that Paul talks about? And what is the role of the church in our pursuit of perfection? We’re working further into the first chapter of Colossians as our study continues. Colossians 1:28-29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/...

Prophet of Hope: Cursing and Blessing, Part 1

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Prophet of Hope: Cursing and Blessing, Part 1

มุมมอง 12วันที่ผ่านมา

It’s not uncommon for all of us at times, maybe just quietly to ourselves, to feel like we’re dealing with the consequences of our past. We struggle when others around us appear to be flying high. We see clearly all is not rosy in our world at large, and often times, right in our own little corner of it. Are we cursed? We’ll look at that question with our objective being a better understanding ...

Christ, Church, and Religion: The Slippery Slope

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Christ, Church, and Religion: The Slippery Slope

มุมมอง 21วันที่ผ่านมา

You tell a friend about Jesus. But you exclude the part about everyone being a sinner so as not to offend. Have you really presented the Gospel? What happens when we deviate-to accommodate? We’ll look at this question as our study in Colossians continues. Colossians 1:21-23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Christ, Church, and Religion: What Matters on Monday

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Christ, Church, and Religion: What Matters on Monday

มุมมอง 1614 วันที่ผ่านมา

Do you experience the Sunday Spiritual Syndrome? You’re lifted to heights during worship on Sunday, but just 24 hours later, you’re being pummeled by discouragement, frustration, and a lack of hope. Our study in Colossians tries to connect Monday to Sunday. Colossians 1:18-20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Christ, Church, and Religion: Pursuit of Excellence, Part 2

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Christ, Church, and Religion: Pursuit of Excellence, Part 2

มุมมอง 2214 วันที่ผ่านมา

The pursuit of excellence may seem a daunting, exhausting task. But if that’s the case, our current study may be a pressure-relief valve as Paul, while encouraging excellence, also reminds us of the important elements we need to lean on to achieve that goal. Colossians 1:10-11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)

Christ, Church, and Religion: Pursuit of Excellence, Part 1

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Christ, Church, and Religion: Pursuit of Excellence, Part 1

มุมมอง 1314 วันที่ผ่านมา

We’re admonished to pass along grace to others as grace has been given to us. But how does that idea pair up with a pursuit of excellence? As Paul desires excellence for his readers, we learn about how that pursuit lands for us. Colossians 1:10-11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (podcastchoices.com/adchoices)