In our previous studies, we saw how Jesus changes our marriage, our parenting and our work. As Paul finishes his letter he shows us three additional ways Jesus changes everyday living. He changes our prayer, our ordinary choices and the way we speak to others.


Colossians 4:2–18 - How Does Jesus Change Everyday Life? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 4:2–18 - How Does Jesus Change Everyday Life? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 4:2–18 - How Does Jesus Change Everyday Life? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 4:2–18 - How Does Jesus Change Everyday Life? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsTime, Wisdom, Prayer, Words, Friendships

Most of us spend 8 to 12 hours a day on the job. Our work is our greatest worship and witness. The life of Jesus changes the way we work from the inside out. Discover why Christian employees and employers should always be place you want to work.


Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsWork, Obedience, Eternal Rewards, Rewards, Judgment, Favoritism, Slavery, Judgment Seat of Christ, Gossip, Morality, Money

Every home has conflict between parents and children. Just as Jesus changes our character and our marriage, he also changes the way we parent. Discover the way Jesus changes a family.


Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsParenting, Children

Just as our hearts need the new life Jesus brings, so do our marriages. They are also tainted by sin. Join us in learning how Jesus transforms our marriage from hardship to joy.


Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsMarriage, Submission, Men, Woman

How do Christians handle conflict differently than other people? In this message, we learn how Jesus changes the way we handle conflict.


Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsConflict, Character, humility, Gentleness, Patience, Kindness, Love, Compassion, Bible Study, Singing, Thankful, Forgiveness

Does God care about our thought life? It is easy to think we can separate the actions of our life from the thoughts of our mind. In reality, our fantasies are only one step removed from our realities. In this study, we learn all Christian living begins on the battlefield of the mind with Christian thinking.


Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsMind, Thought Life, Sex, Pornography, Anger, Grumbling, Lying, Swearing, Language

In spite of school initiatives, bullying is common. Approximately 160,000 kids stay home from school each day to avoid being bullied. Between sixth to twelfth grade, approximately 1 in 4 students experience bullying. Bullying is not limited to the adolescent and teenage years in school. Bullying also takes place in the church. In this message, we profile three church bullies that push people away from Jesus.


Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsLegalism, Mystacism, Asceticism

Where do you find your sense of self-worth? For most of us, it is in our work. For stay-at-home mom's, their identity is usually found in being a mother. If you are in high school, your identity is often found in your sport or the instrument you plan in the band. The problem is, when what we do is taken away from us, it crushes our understanding of who we are. In Colossians, Paul shows us how our identity doesn't come from what we do but what God has done for us through Jesus. This is the key to overcoming our depression and sagging self-worth.


Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsJesus, Culture, Satan, Demons, Growth, Forgiveness, Spiritual Warfare, New Life

Many have tried to push the gospel out of existence. In 1949, when the communists took over China, there were 1 million Christians. In spite being forced to operate in secret, the church in China has grown to 60 million Christians. The good news of Jesus continues to make progress against powerful opposition. As we continue our study in Colossians, Paul tells us God's plan to spread the good news of Jesus around the world.


Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsSuffering, Christ, Christian Maturity

Jesus asked his disciples the most important question in the history of the world. Who do you say I am? Today, there is no shortage of answers. Jehovah's Witnesses claim Jesus is the archangel Michael and the first created being. Mormons say he is the half-brother of Lucifer and we can become like him. Islam claims his is a good prophet, but inferior to Mohammed. Hindus claim he is a holy man. In this study we learn what the Bible says is the true identity of Jesus and why understanding his true identity changes your life.


Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsCreation, Hinduism, New Heavens and Earth, Islam, Jesus, Mormonism, Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses

How do you know if someone is a Christian? How do you grow as a Christians? How can we leads others to become Christians? In the opening verses of Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, he answers these crucial questions for knowing Jesus.


Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsFaith, Salvation, Assurance, Perseverance, Spiritual Maturity

Welcome to the book of Colossians! There is probably no more Christ-exalting book in the Bible. Join us as we learn the background of the book and how Christ changes everything about our identity.


Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsJesus, Culture, Holiness