Sermons from September 2018

Sermons from September 2018

The Gospel: Bearing Fruit and Increasing

Colossians 1:3-8 English Standard Version (ESV) We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing…

Apostles and Saints

Colossians 1:1-2 (ESV) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

The Word of God is Living and Active

Hebrews 4:12-13 (ESV) For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

My Mouth Will Speak the Praise of the LORD

Psalm 145 (ESV) A Song of Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and King,     and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you     and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,     and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another,     and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty,     and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.…

Obey Your Joyful Leaders

Hebrews 13:17-25 (ESV) Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may…