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Colossians

6 sermons · October 2023 – December 2023

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A walk through Paul's letter to the Colossians.

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38 min

Colossians Week 7

Pastor Safrit concludes the series on Colossians by focusing on Colossians 4:2-18, emphasizing the importance of prayer and partnership in the gospel. He urges the congregation to devote themselves to prayer, highlighting its power and necessity in their lives. The sermon also discusses the significance of supporting, strengthening, and serving one another within the church community, encouraging members to actively engage in their individual ministries while remembering to pray for each other and the spread of the gospel.

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34 min

Colossians Week 6

Pastor Safrit walks through Colossians 3:15-4:1, emphasizing the importance of Christ as the foundation of our homes and relationships. He highlights the need for thankfulness for Christ's peace, message, and name, which guide our interactions within families. Practical applications include wives submitting to their husbands, husbands loving their wives sacrificially, and children obeying their parents, all aimed at fostering unity and honoring God in our homes. The sermon concludes with a call to recognize Christ's supremacy in all aspects of life.

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32 min

Colossians Week 5

Pastor Safrit walks through Colossians 3, emphasizing the theme of new life in Christ. He highlights the importance of seeking things above, setting our affections on heavenly matters, and waiting for Christ's return. The sermon encourages believers to put off sinful behaviors and attitudes while putting on godly attributes such as mercy, kindness, and love, which foster unity within the church. Ultimately, he challenges the congregation to reflect on their spiritual lives and commit to living in alignment with Christ's teachings.

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31 min

Colossians Week 4

Pastor Safrit walks through Colossians 2:16-23, emphasizing the theme of freedom from the past and the dangers of legalism. He explains that believers are released from the law and should not return to the bondage of man-made rules, but instead relish in the grace of Christ. The sermon encourages listeners to evaluate their spiritual practices and seek a genuine relationship with God rather than adhering to mere religious traditions.

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33 min

Colossians Week 3

Pastor Safrit walks through Colossians 2:4-15 in his sermon titled "Alive in Christ." He emphasizes that believers are called to make spiritual progress and grow in their faith, warning against the pitfalls of worldly wisdom and traditions that can lead them astray. The main point is that through Christ, believers are alive and complete, free from the law, and empowered to live victoriously. Practical application includes the importance of relying on God's promises and being aware of spiritual dangers that can hinder growth.

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41 min

Colossians Week 2

Pastor Safrit continues the series on Colossians, focusing on Colossians 1:15-23, emphasizing the supremacy of Jesus in our lives. He challenges the congregation to consider the role Jesus plays in their decisions and daily actions, highlighting that we are created for God's glory and called to live in a relationship with Him. The sermon encourages believers to recognize Jesus as the head of the church and the one who reconciles us to God, urging them to actively share the gospel with others.

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