What are you cultivating? Join us as we look at Romans 1:11-17, where Paul calls us to join him in cultivating space for the Spirit of Christ to work.

Text: Romans 1:11-17, ESV

11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles. 14 I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

Outline:

1. The Obligation

2. The Declaration

3. The Revelation

He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Join us this week as we celebrate our risen Savior.

Text: 2 Timothy 1:8-10, ESV

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

Outline:

1. Christ Lived and Died

2. Christ Rose and Appeared

3. Christ Ascended and Promised

This week, Pastor Tim concludes our mid-winter sermon series in the Book of Colossians called, Coming Alive Together.

Text: Colossians 4:2-6, ESV

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

OUTLINE:

1. Remain Steadfast

2. Remain Watchful

3. Remain Gracious

This week, Pastor Tim preaches from Colossians 3:18-4:1, where the Apostle Paul tells us of a rule, a role, a responsibility, and a reward.

18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. 22 Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 25 For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.

4 Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

Outline:

1. A Rule

2. A Role

3. A Responsibility

4. A Reward

This week, Pastor Tim continues our mid-winter sermon series in the Book of Colossians.

Text: Colossians 3:1-17, ESV

Outline

1. The Rhythms of Putting On

2. The Rhythms of Putting Off

3. The Rhythm of Pursuit

4. The Rhythms of Rest

This week, Pastor Tim preaches from Colossians 2:6-23, ESV.

Sermon Outline

1. The Problem

2. The Solution

3. The Response

Join us for this week as Pastor Tim continues our winter sermon series, Come Alive: A Series in Colossians.

Text: Colossians 1:24 - 2:5, ESV

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. 2 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments. 5 For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

Outline

1. Mature Believers Rejoice in Suffering

2. Mature Believers Embody Christ

3. Mature Believers Are Knit Together

4. Mature Believers Never Stop Growing

This week, Pastor Tim preaches from Colossians 1:15-23, where the Apostle gives us a heart reintroduction to Jesus.

Sermon Outline

1) Who is this Jesus?

2) What has He Done?

3) What does He Want With Us?