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Colossians 2007
Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 10, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. Where Is Your Hope?
Contributed on Sep 10, 2007
The first in my latest sermon series on Colossians. We look at how the gospel provides hope for all who believe.
Where is your hope? – Colossians 1:1-8 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 9, 2007 Text Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our ...read more
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2. A Prayer For All Seasons
Contributed on Oct 23, 2007
Part of a series in Colossians, sharing through Paul’s encouraging prayer for the church in Colossae.
A prayer for all seasons – Colossians 1:9-14 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 16, 2007 Text 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual ...read more
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3. Would The Real Jesus Please Stand Up!
Contributed on Oct 23, 2007
Part of a series in Colossians, working through one of the best descriptions of Jesus in the Bible.
Colossians 1:15-23 - Would the real Jesus please stand up! By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni. September 23, 2007 Text Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on ...read more
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4. Serving With Or Without A Smile
Contributed on Oct 23, 2007
Part of my series in Colossians. Paul shares from the heart what it means to him to be serving Christ, encouraging us to serve him as well.
Colossians 1:24--2:5 – Serving with or without a smile By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 7, 2007- Thanksgiving Sunday Text Col 1:24 Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for ...read more
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5. Jesus Is Enough
Contributed on Oct 23, 2007
Part of my series in Colossians. Paul begins to counteract the bad teaching in Colossae with a message that Jesus is enough - we don’t need anything that makes Jesus look less than he really is.
Colossians 2:6-15- “Jesus is enough” By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 14, 2007 Text Col 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and ...read more
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6. Whats Really Important
Contributed on Oct 23, 2007
Part of my series in Colossians. Continues the "Jesus is enough" theme started in the previous passage by targetting the specific heresies in Colossae and responding to them with Christ’s complete suffiency.
What’s really important… By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 21, 2007 Text Col 2:16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the ...read more
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7. Setting Our Hearts On Things Above
Contributed on Nov 1, 2007
Continuing my series in Colossians, fleshing out that wonderful phrase, "set your hearts on things above".
“Setting our hearts on things above” – Colossians 3:1-11 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 28, 2007 Text 3 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 ...read more
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8. What Clothes Are You Wearing?
Contributed on Dec 10, 2007
Continuing in my Colossians series, I contrast current "Christian fashion" items with the real clothes that Jesus wants us to wear.
“What clothes are you wearing?”– Colossians 3:12-17 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni November 4, 2007 Text 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each ...read more
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9. Bringing The Bible Home
Contributed on Dec 10, 2007
Continuting my series in Colossians, I review the codes of conduct given here in their ancient context and then bring them into our current culture.
“Bringing the Bible home” - Colossians 3:18—4:1 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni November 25, 2007 Text Col 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Col 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Col 3:20 Children, obey ...read more
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10. Remember My Chains
Contributed on Dec 10, 2007
Finishing my series in Colossians, heeding Paul’s calling to pray for each other and live wisely. Also, a reminder that people are still being imprisoned for the faith, just as Paul was when he wrote this letter.
“Remember my chains” - Colossians 4: 2-6, 18 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni December 9, 2007 Text Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Col 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim ...read more