This Sunday, Pastor Craig Ison will be delivering Part 3 of the Sermon Series "Raised with Christ", which comes from Colossians - Chapter 3. The focus this week will be Verses 14-17. Colossians 3 documents the message that the Apostle Paul gave to the believers at the church at Colossae regarding living a Christ-like life, even under persecution. Part 1 of this series was based on Verses 1-11 - reminding the believers to set their minds on things above and not things on the earth. They, and we, were to put off the "old man" (sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness idolatry) and put on the "new man" in Christ. Part 2, from Verses 12-13 emphasized what characteristics we are to "put on" as God's chosen ones -- compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against someone, we are to forgive as Christ forgave us. Part 3, Verses 14-17, strongly emphasizes the difference between how the world describes "love" and how the Bible, God's Holy Word, defines "love". Another point is about how we are to live our lives as disciples of Christ, filled with the Word of God, being thankful to God for all things, and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us. We encourage you to join us for this insightful message - come with open minds and open hearts - to receive what God has for you - whether a reminder or an admonishment to draw closer to our Savior.
The service, both in person and online via Facebook, at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. Everyone is welcome!
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