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The weekly sermons of Cornerstone Community Bible Church in Rosenberg, Texas. Features regular preaching from our pastor as well as local and guest speakers.
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Many Christians live like caterpillars when God has transformed them into butterflies. Paul commands believers to put to death earthly desires like sexual immorality, anger, and covetousness because these behaviors contradict our new identity in Christ. When we claim to follow Jesus but live according to old patterns, we're essentially lying about who we are. The solution isn't just willpower but focusing on Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to renew our minds. True transformation comes from finding our satisfaction in Jesus rather than the things of this world.
In a world divided by politics, culture, and ideology, Christ offers true unity through His grace. Before Christ, we lived in complete spiritual separation - without a mediator, excluded from God's covenant, and alienated from His people. But through the cross, Christ broke down every barrier that separated us from God and each other. He made Jews and Gentiles into one new people, reconciling all believers into a single family. Now we are fellow citizens of God's kingdom, members of His household, and living stones in His temple. True church unity isn't based on shared culture or preferences, but on what Christ has accomplished for us through His blood.
In our distraction-filled world, believers must remember their true identity in Christ. When we place faith in Jesus, we experience spiritual resurrection and receive new life. Our old record of sins is canceled, and we become holy children of God with an eternal inheritance. Paul commands us to seek things above and set our minds on Christ, not earthly distractions. Our old life is dead, and our new life is securely hidden with Christ in God. This security should transform how we live daily - not working for God's approval, but from His approval, waking each morning with gratitude rather than anxiety about being good enough.
Colossians | Why Jesus is Enough | Looking for More - Col. 2.16-23
In Colossians 2:8-15, Paul warns believers against being taken captive by worldly philosophies, empty promises, human traditions, and elemental spirits that lead us away from Christ. He reminds us that in Christ dwells the fullness of God, and believers are made complete in Him. Through Christ, we have already received spiritual circumcision, been brought from death to life, received complete forgiveness of sins, and gained victory over all spiritual powers. Despite these incredible benefits, we often still look elsewhere for spiritual fulfillment, adding unnecessary requirements to our faith. The truth is that in Christ, we already have everything we need for life and godliness.
In a world full of distractions, Paul's letter to the Colossians reminds us to keep Christ at the center of our faith. While curiosity is a gift from God, it can become dangerous when disconnected from truth, leading us to spiritual drift. Paul urges believers to understand the riches we have in Christ, where all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found. We must beware of 'special knowledge' that pulls us away from Jesus and instead remain rooted, built up, and established in Him. The key to staying centered is abounding in thanksgiving for who Christ is and what He's done in our lives.
In a world filled with darkness and tragedy, Christians are called to shine the light of Christ. Colossians 1:24-29 reveals that our mission involves rejoicing even in suffering, as our steadfastness encourages others in faith. We are stewards of a powerful message - that God came close in Jesus Christ to reconcile humanity to Himself. This good news is for everyone, regardless of background or past mistakes. Though sharing this message requires toil and struggle, we can rely on Christ's power working within us as we seek to make the gospel fully known in our unique spheres of influence.
Colossians 1:15-23 reveals the magnificent truth about Jesus' supremacy and sufficiency for our salvation. Paul establishes three perspectives on Christ: as Creator of all things, as Head of the Church, and as our personal Reconciler. Jesus is both fully God and fully man, containing the complete essence of God while being able to die in our place. Through His sacrifice, believers are transformed from being alienated and hostile toward God to being holy, blameless, and above reproach. This profound truth reminds us that Christ alone is sufficient for our salvation and spiritual growth.
God's will for our lives isn't meant to be a mystery but is revealed through Scripture in both general ways (applicable to all believers) and specific ways (unique to individuals). Walking worthy of God's call means living according to His expectations, pleasing Him fully, bearing fruit, and growing in our knowledge of Him. This journey requires God's strength, not our own, especially during difficult times. The foundation for walking worthy is understanding what God has already done: qualifying us for inheritance, delivering us from darkness, transferring us to Christ's kingdom, and redeeming us through forgiveness. As we grow in knowledge of God's will and walk in obedience, our relationship with Him deepens and our lives bear fruit.
What's your spiritual reputation? The Colossians were known for their faith in Christ, love for others, and heavenly hope—even to people who'd never met them! Imagine if your faith was so authentic it preceded you wherever you went. What would people say about your relationship with God if you weren't in the room? #FaithThatSpeaks #ColossiansFaith
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