This sermon from Colossians 3 focuses on how Christians should respond to Christ's supremacy and sufficiency in their lives. Pastor Devin emphasizes that once someone accepts Christ, they must put to death their earthly nature and sinful desire...

In week 5 of a series through Colossians, Pastor Devin discusses Paul's address to the Colossian heresy regarding ascetic practices and legalism. The sermon focuses on how bad theology leads to bad practice, emphasizing that everything in Chris...

Spiritual gifts are special abilities God gives believers to build up the church, coming as spontaneous manifestations, enduring abilities, or vocational roles. True discernment requires knowing Scripture thoroughly, as genuine gifts always ali...

This sermon focuses on Colossians 2:4-15, emphasizing that Christ is sufficient and believers should reject counterfeit faith. The pastor discusses how Paul warns against deceptive arguments and philosophies that sound reasonable but don't alig...

This sermon is part of a series on Colossians, focusing on verses 1:24-2:3. The central message emphasizes that 'Christ is enough' - a theme that runs throughout the entire book. Pastor Devin discusses Paul's perspective on suffering for the ch...

This sermon explores key theological themes from Colossians 1:15-23. Pastor Devin breaks down eight major theological concepts including Christology, Biblical cosmology, the supremacy of Christ, soteriology (salvation), ecclesiology (church doc...

The relationship between faith, love, and hope forms a powerful framework for Christian living, as revealed in Colossians. True godly love can only emerge from genuine faith, distinguishing itself from shallow, conditional human love. This fait...

Palm Sunday unfolded against a backdrop of intense Roman oppression, where the Jewish people faced brutal taxation, public executions, and cultural suppression. Their desperate hope for a military messiah, similar to Judah Maccabee, led them to...

Living as a saint means actively participating in God's kingdom work through sincere love and humble service. This involves loving without conditions, taking emotional risks, and being willing to have difficult conversations when necessary. Tru...

Being a saint means actively participating in God's kingdom work, not just attending church services. Every believer has unique gifts and access to people that pastors may never reach. Christians must view the world through Biblical truth, chal...

True worship extends beyond Sunday services, involving both praise for God's actions and worship of His nature. While praise acknowledges God's deeds, worship requires complete surrender. These practices, combined with prayer, create a deeper r...

True worship extends far beyond mere praise, requiring complete surrender to a holy and awesome God. While praise acknowledges God's actions, worship focuses on His very nature and demands our total submission. Many believers struggle with auth...

The Western church often struggles with maintaining dignity at the expense of genuine praise and worship. While dignity itself isn't wrong, it becomes problematic when it prevents authentic expression of devotion to God. True praise involves ce...

Biblical fasting involves intentionally abstaining from food to dedicate time to prayer and spiritual growth. While Jesus presented fasting as an expected practice, it must be done privately and with pure motives. This spiritual discipline help...

James 5 delivers powerful lessons about authentic faith manifested through righteous actions. It addresses the dangers of spiritual pride and emphasizes the importance of patience in spiritual growth. The chapter provides guidance on handling s...

Pride takes many forms in our lives, often disguising itself as virtue while poisoning our relationships and spiritual growth. From worldly pride that seeks status and approval, to neglectful pride that avoids dependence on God and others, to p...

The early Christian church experienced remarkable growth within 15 years of Pentecost, spreading through ordinary believers across the known world. Early Jewish Christians faced severe social and economic persecution for their faith, including ...

Faith and works are inseparable components of genuine Christian life. While salvation comes through faith alone, authentic faith naturally produces good works as evidence of heart transformation. These works manifest primarily as acts of mercy ...

Week 4 of our series in the book of James emphasizes the sin of favoritism and the importance of showing mercy as a reflection of true faith. James challenges the early Christians, and us today, to avoid making distinctions based on wealth or s...

This week's sermon from the Book of James focuses on the importance of being doers of the Word, not just hearers. James 1:19-27 emphasizes self-control, obedience, and action as evidence of true faith in God. The sermon challenges believers to ...

Finding joy in trials reveals the depth of God's unchanging goodness. While wealth and status may fluctuate, true faith remains steadfast through all circumstances. Through difficulties, believers witness God's faithfulness repeatedly, strength...

Finding joy in trials is a transformative spiritual principle that shapes our character and deepens our faith. When we face difficulties, whether financial, social, or personal, these challenges serve as opportunities for spiritual growth and m...