As Paul continues to make practical applications that flow from our new life in Christ, he tells us to allow peace to rule in our hearts, let the message of Christ dwell among us, and do everything in the name of the Lord. Colossians 3:15-17... 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. An…

As Paul continues to make practical application to our new life in Christ, he teaches us to put on the clothes of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. These clothes are an outworking of the new creation we become in Christ at the moment of salvation. Colossians 3:12-14...12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, …

In this section, Paul begins the practical section of the letter by giving us a list of things not to do as new creations in Christ. These commands are not prescriptions to be a better Christian but rather descriptions of who we are as new creations in Christ. Colossians 3:5-11... 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: …

What does it mean to set your hearts and minds above? What does it mean that your life is now hidden with Christ in God? We answer those questions in this sermon! Colossians 3:1-4... Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not…

The resurrection changes everything! On the 3rd day after Jesus' death on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, Jesus was raised from the dead. He defeated the power of sin and death forever, and He offers us forgiveness and eternal life by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. John 20:30-31... 30 Jesus performed many other signs in…

On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcoming Jesus into Jerusalem seemed to be submitting to Him as their King, the long-awaited, promised Messiah; however, just a few days later they cried out "Crucify Him, crucify Him!" They were looking for peace from the oppression of Rome when Jesus came to provide peace between humanity and God. CONNECT WITH US Are yo…

Sermon: "Ancient Purpose: The Garden and the Great Commission" CHBC Student: Wesley Alberts CHBC's Student Ministry (7th-12th grades) led our entire worship service on March 17, 2024. They did the greeting, ushering, welcome/announcements, prayer/invitation time, worship, and preaching. Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All aut…

In Colossians 2:16-23, Paul warns us of 3 different ways we need not try to measure how we are doing in the Christian life: Old Testament laws, spiritual experiences/highs, and asceticism. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/.…

We are often tempted to follow a "Jesus plus" gospel rather than trust in the sufficiency of Christ. In this section of Colossians, Paul teaches us that are complete in Christ and not lacking in any way. We need not depend on hollow and deceptive philosophies that depend on human traditions and the elemental spiritual forces of this world. Colossia…

Paul gives his first command (imperative) of the letter in verse 6. He tells them and us to walk in Christ, but what does that mean? Well, Paul gives 4 participles that describe what it looks like to walk in Him. Colossians 2:6-7... 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him (walk in Him), 7 rooted and …

Satan will use fine-sounding arguments to deceive us of the truth. Colossians 2 shows us that if we understand the fullness of Christ and the treasure of wisdom and knowledge found in Him, we will not fall for the false teaching of a "Jesus Plus Gospel." Colossians 2:1-5...I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodice…

Hope is not found in better situations or circumstances but rather in Christ, the hope of glory. Paul says that Christ in you, the hope of glory is the message that he proclaims so that you'll be presented complete in Him. Colossians 1:24-29... 24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regar…

Reconciled and made holy, without blemish, and free from accusation. Colossians 1:21-23... 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—23 if you con…

The apostle Paul makes sure that we know the truth about Jesus. Nothing is more important because if our view of Jesus is skewed then it could have implications on our salvation and eternal destiny and how we live the Christian life. Colossians 1:15-20...15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him al…

Sermon: You Already Have an A If God were handing out grades based on how you are doing in the Christian life, what would your grade be? Many of us have this mentality where we are earning points for the good things we are doing and having points deducted for the bad things we are doing, but Colossians 1:9-14 reveals the truth that we are already q…

Jesus plus Nothing = Your True Identity Being in Christ gives you a new identity. You are no longer defined as a sinner. You are not even a sinner saved by grace. You are a saint. Colossians 1:2-6... 2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, th…

The book of Colossians was written to show the superiority of Christ over all human philosophies and traditions, all human opinions and preferences, and personalities and accomplishments. It was a superiority so overwhelming, so devastating, so infinite, that we can hold unreservedly to this conclusion…Jesus plus nothing equals everything – and eve…

God’s plan produces a posture while we await the future promise. Titus 2:11-14 - 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of …

Jesus was born into a world of suffering and pain, and He Himself was despised, rejected, and suffered greatly. He knows your pain. He empathizes with you in your suffering. Because of the cross, He brings the hope of a day when there will be no more suffering and pain. Matthew 2:23 - ...and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfi…

When the Magi walked into the presence of Jesus their response was to bow down and worship Him. They understood that even though Jesus was a toddler at the time, He was the One who was before all things and who holds all things together. The only proper response to being in the presence of The Almighty God is to bow down and worship Him. It's our o…

Many experts today say that we are in an epidemic of loneliness and that it is leading to more mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. We are not meant to be alone, and in Matthew 1:18-25, we see that the God of the universe left the glory and riches of heaven to be with you. He is Emmanuel, God with us. If you have accepted Jesus' f…

Many of us tend to skip over reading the genealogy sections of Scripture; however, in the opening verses of Matthew's gospel, we experience a thrill of hope as we see the fulfillment of covenant promises made in the Old Testament. A Thrill of Hope Christmas Message Series - Week 1 (Mt 1:1-17). CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to ht…

We as the Church are urged to be of one mind and one purpose. Satan seeks to devour and divide the Church through lies and deception. The writers of the New Testament Scriptures appeal for us to let there be no divisions among us and to live in the unity Christ purchased for us on the cross. 1 Corinthians 1:10 - 10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and…

Giving thanks is at the very heart of what it means to worship. It's impossible to worship without a spirit of thanksgiving. To worship means to live a lifestyle of thanksgiving in all areas of your life. Colossians 3:15-17…15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let…

Worship is both an event and an everyday experience. After gathering as the Church for corporate worship, we are sent out as the Church to worship every day of our individual lives. We are Jesus' instruments, and as His Life is expressed through us, He receives glory, honor, and praise. All areas of our lives become an opportunity to worship the Lo…

There is a vertical and horizontal aspect of worship. We worship a transcendent God who exists above and independent of His creation, but we are brought together as the Church for corporate worship. Jesus works through our horizontal relationships to express worship to God. 2 Peter 1:9 - But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy natio…

Worship involves both our head and our heart. Most of us lean towards head worship or heart worship, but the Holy Spirit will lead us to worship God with our minds and our emotions. How does this apply to you today? John 4:24 - God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? …

Worship requires participation. It's a response to who God is, and your view of God will determine how you worship. God is both immanent and transcendent, and understanding those concepts will affect the way you worship Him. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? G…

You were created to bear the image of God, but sin distorted that image. Jesus' finished work on the cross is able to restore you to that image if you'll just receive His salvation by faith. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com…

In the last message in our One Another series, we talk about how Jesus frees us from our bondage to our flesh and selfishness, and in Him, we have a new heart that wants to serve others. Galatians 5:13 - You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. …

Scripture teaches us to accept one another despite our differences. The church is not a group of people who all look the same, talk the same, vote the same way, or even believe all of the exact same things. The church is made up of all sorts of different people who have Jesus in common. As we accept one another, it brings praise, glory, and honor t…

A sincere word of encouragement can make a huge impact on our lives and the lives of others, and The God of Encouragement (Romans 15:5) came to dwell in you to be an encouragement to you and to use you to be an encourager to others. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Encourage one another and build one another up, just as in fact you are doing.…

Forgiving someone is not always easy, but as a new creation in Christ, we are to forgive one another as the Lord forgave us. Being completely forgiven and justified in Christ is what frees us to be able to forgive and reconcile.By Jason White

There are 59 one another passages in the New Testament. Love one another is listed more than any of the others. Today we lay the foundation for this series and talk about what it looks like to love one another.By Jason White

The church is in the community to FOR the community. We do not exist for ourselves. The feeding of the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44) shows us how Jesus has compassion for those in the community, will use us to meet needs, is the One who satisfies, and provides abundantly.By Jason White

In James final section of Scripture, he teaches about prayer. Pray when you have trouble, pray when you are happy, pray when you are sick, pray for those who are lost. He says that the prayers of a righteous person are powerful and effective.By Jason White

We all face hardships and difficult situations in life. In this passage, James shows how to face those tough times in our life. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, and we don't have to walk through these times alone.By Jason White

In this passage, James talks about slander, arrogant planning, and riches. When we are walking in pride and in our flesh, what gets manifested is slander, boasting in our self-made plans, and trusting in money for security and satisfaction. But when we fix our minds on Christ and who we are in Him, our speech is uplifting, we trust in God's plan fo…

In this episode, James teaches us that there are 2 kinds of wisdom: an unspiritual, earthly, demonic type of wisdom and the wisdom that is from above (comes from God). As we walk in the Spirit and are guided by God's wisdom there will be certain characteristics manifested through us: peace-loving, consideration of others, mutual submission, mercy, …

In this episode, James shows us the power of our words. Our speech can influence the direction of our lives, destroy our lives and the lives of others, and bring life and healing to ourselves and others.By Jason White

Pastor Steve Alberts dives into Acts 17 and how Paul makes the argument that this is my Father's world. He is the Creator of all things. He has authority, and we can trust Him as our loving Father and Creator. This gives us meaning and purpose.By Steve Alberts

In this episode, James discusses faith and works. He says that faith without works is dead and that we are justified by works. How does that reconcile with Paul and being justified by grace alone? What does it mean to say that faith without works is dead? Well, it doesn't mean "no faith," and yes, we are justified by grace alone by faith alone in C…

In this episode, James shows us that showing favoritism and discrimination are inconsistent with who we are as new creations in Christ. As we live out our faith, it will lead to actions that show love to all people.By Jason White

James teaches us that there is an outworking of our salvation that will lead us to control our speech, help helpless people, and keep us from being influenced by the ways of the world. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/next-…

James teaches us that when we face trials to count them as joy because they develop perseverance. As we persevere through trials with our eyes fixed on Jesus, He uses them to show us that our Life is found in Him and not in our situations and circumstances. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ W…

We are all on a journey to follow Jesus here, there, and everywhere (Hebrews 12:2). On this journey, we BELIEVE who Jesus is, DO what Jesus says, LOVE who Jesus loves, SHARE what Jesus did, and GO where Jesus leads. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to http…

It's not about the storm you are in or the chaos it brings, it's about the God who calms the storm and brings order to chaos. Jesus commanded Peter to come to him on the water during a huge storm. He had to trust Jesus. What do you need to trust Jesus with today as He tells you to come as well? CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to h…

What are you hiding? If we are going to take off our masks and live authentically, we have to trust that Jesus will empower us to share our unresolved sin and hurts with others. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/next-steps/d…

What kind of mask do you wear to cover up your shame, hurt, and pain? It's important to recognize the masks we wear to know how to truly live authentically with God and others. Life is too short to be fake. Come out of hiding and be real. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIF…

Why do we wear masks? Why do we hide and pretend to be someone we are not? In this first episode of "Life is Too Short to be Fake," we discover the answers to these questions and how we can come out of hiding before God and others! CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to www.colonialhills.com/im-new Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go …