Psalm 97 communicates the almighty, uncontested reign of God. This morning we consider the paradoxical nature of the incarnation in light of the truths in Psalm 97 and consider why Jesus cam as a man.

The Discounting of Jesus Christ (Whole Bible) As we look forward to Christmas this week, I would like to read for you a description of the baby who was born in Bethlehem and whose birth we celebrate. The description is found in Colossians 1:15-16: 15) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn…

Introduction Get us rolling with this thought for devotional and to frame our night, from NT Wright: “It is not a miscellaneous collection of ‘helpful thoughts’. It is a particular letter written to a particular congregation at one point in its (very early) history. To believe, in fact, that Colossians…

The preacher of Hebrews begs his church to place their faith in Christ before it is too late. His first argument is that Jesus is greater than any other authority or power, so he deserves our trust and obedience. Who are the authorities the we, the church in modern Australia, bow down to? How can we place Jesus on the throne of our lives? What is it that we must see as less than Jesus, so that we can dedicate our lives wholly to him?

SERMON TYPE: BOOK SURVEY Chad Williams Box 147 Expository Preaching Title: The Supremacy of Christ and the Book of Colossians Text: Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians Sub/Comp: The reality of Christ’s preeminence in the universe establishes radical implications for the life of the believer. Proposition:…

Introduction/Welcome Well good smokey morning everyone. Its like we in the Smokey Mountains today. Thank you for joining us today, we are glad that each one of you are here to worship God in Spirit and in Truth this morning one verse at a time. I have good news for you! Today, we will be starting the…

Overview Sermon of the book

The New Testament book of Hebrews is unique. Instead of being a letter to a church, it is an hour-long sermon, encouraging the members of a church facing a new wave of persecution to strengthen their faith in Christ. Join us as we explore how relevant this extraordinary book is to us today. The Bible Project video on Hebrews which is played early in the sermon can be found here: https://youtu.be/1fNWTZZwgbs

God is just! Lest we forget that our Mighty God is just. In our message this morning some simple reminders that God is just, because God is Supreme, God is Sovereign and God is holy. Biblical definition of just: given or awarded rightly; deserved, as a sentence, punishment, or reward: a just penalty.…

Introduction In 1893 over 21 million people visited the city of Chicago from all over the world to attend the famous World’s Columbian Exposition also known as the Chicago World’s Fair. With the arrival of so many people from all over the world many different groups and breakout conferences were created.…

Is it worth it? An interesting question and one that we may not want to ponder long. Will it be better or worse than 2020? A powerful question that may save us from much shame and failure. As I have reviewed 2020 and other years I want to encourage you teens, and adults alike, to ask this question more…

Introduction Good morning FCC, we are so glad that you have joined us this morning as we begin the book of Colossians. Is been said by scholars that if you want to learn quickly about who Jesus is, read John 1 , Revelation 19 , and Colossians. So today, we begin our study in Colossians 1 . Prayer Read…

As we end our "Christ in the Old Testament" series, we look at the Supremacy of the Son of God

Welcome Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. We are so glad that you have joined us this morning, and my prayer is that you came with expectation, desiring to hear for God. Praise God the smoke has cleared and we even had a blue sky yesterday.…

Introduction 5 part series from the Book of Hebrews. - “The Five Warnings of Hebrews” Hebrews was written as call “ultimate certainty and ultimate commitment” - William Lane WBC 47A p. xii. We live in an insecure, anxiety-provoking society. We are in need of a fresh breath of new life. That makes us…

HOOK Intro Story: It’s very frustrating when you’re looking for something, and you don’t find it because it was dark and you cannot see When we do not see what is ahead of us— we felt helpless— it makes us feel that we are not in control of the things around us and that is a very defeating feeling As…

Overview Sermon of the book

Based on Hebrews 3:1-6. Jesus is our High Priest and holds a higher position than Moses. Even though Moses was faithful and served God well, Jesus is fully supreme!

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and…

The Supremacy of Christ

By Pastor Glenn Pease When soldiers for the 6th Massachusetts Militia were attacked, and many were wounded at the start of the Civil War, they were brought to Washington, D. C. Clara Barton had been a teacher in Massachusetts, and she recognized some of the wounded soldiers as her former students. She…

The Lighthouse Keeper Do you know what a lighthouse is? Where do you see them? what is there Job, or what used to be their job back when men manned the lighthouses To Keep the light operating all night and during other darkness There is a story told about this one lighthouse keeper who was very friendly.…

La mayor recesión que enfrentamos La iglesia cristiana de hoy y como formamos nuestra “vida espiritual” o piedad según lo que creemos La Iglesia cristiana del primer siglo estaba viviendo una serie de crisis inimaginables para nosotros. El llamado de los apóstoles y los pastores era a permanecer. Vayamos…