Harvest Church of Minden

#237 The New Self

Col. 3:12-17 Today we give an update on where the church is in the process, and then talk about the qualities of the new self and what we are to put on. We take comfort and place our hope that God calls us chosen, holy and beloved.

#236 The Old Self

Col. 3:5-11 Today we look at the old self and how we are to put to death, put off, and not lie. In a time where we are told lies about our identity, the sanctifying presence of the Spirit brings hope in the truth that we are raise with Christ.

#235 The New Life

Col. 3:1-4 Today we see the hope and confidence that we are raised with Jesus. This confidence of the Justification that we have received helps us to seek and set our minds on the things above as we await his return.

#234 False Teachings of Men

Col. 2:16-23 Paul and the Colossians faced many forms of false teaching and tells them to not let people judge or disqualify them because of those teachings. Many times we can conflate our issues with their issues in order to not allow anyone to judge us as well. The point Paul was getting at was to always hold fast to the head, not to the other religious things that are out there. Our hope is in Christ alone. 

#233 Christ Makes You Whole

Col. 2:8-15 So often we are looking to other things in this world to complete us and make us whole. Only Christ can accomplish that.  So why look anywhere else?

#232 As you have received, so walk

2:2-7 Today we look at a very simple and basic teaching that Paul has for the believers. Understanding that the people have received a person in Jesus Christ the Lord, and they are to walk in him, rooted, established, built up and abounding in thanksgiving. 

#231 Fullness of God for the Church

1:24-2:5

Today we looked at how Jesus is the fullness of God in different parts for the church. Paul emphasizes Christ above all things and he is more than enough for all our sufferings and afflictions.

#230 Fullness of God in Redemption

Col. 1:18-23. Today we break down how Jesus is the fullness of God in redemption and how the Christ Hymn battles against the false teachers who are trying to sway the church. Paul reaffirms the gospel message to the people so that they can keep Christ central in their faith and walks. 

#229 Fullness of Christ in Creation

1:15-17 We begin to break down Paul's explanation of the preeminence of Christ by looking at him being the firstborn of all creation and how that phrase has been twisted by false teachers to mean that Jesus was a created being.

#228 Paul’s Prayer

Col. 1:9-14 Today we look at Paul's prayer for the believers to know the will of God fully in order to walk worthily in thankfulness and joy.