Colossians 4:5-6
How you speak to others matters. Today, the Apostle Paul is going to instruct us on how we conduct ourself around other people and give us some insight as to how a changed life impacts our output on the world around us. Christ’s teaching was powerful because He used vivid, everyday metaphors to describe spiritual […]
Colossians 4:2-4
Prayer is more than a routine—it’s the lifeline that keeps us connected to God’s power and purpose. Join us in Colossians 4:2–4 and answer the call to be devoted, watchful, and thankful in prayer. The last time I spoke at chapel for Dallas Theological Seminary, my wife suggested I purchase a new suit. So, we […]
Colossians 3:22-4:1
Independance Day, hard work, and navigating tough Bible passages on slaves and masters. Plenty to look at this week as we continue on our journey through Colossians. The other day, I watched what happens to recruits as they exit a bus on their first day of Marine boot camp. The minute they step off that […]
Colossians 3:20-21
Colossians gives us a window into the attributes that foster healthy child/parent relationships. Join Pastor Marty Baker as he walks us through 3:20-21 and continues to unpack the characteristics of new life in Jesus. Liz and I like to drink water as much as possible. We don’t like straight water, so we buy those flavored […]
Father’s Day 2026
What does it really mean to leave a legacy? Join us as we open the book of Genesis and explore the life of one of history’s most iconic fathers: Abraham. Happy Father’s Day! A key focus of any godly man and father, apart from following hard after Jesus Christ, concerns leaving a rich, lasting legacy […]
Colossians 3:18-19
What’s the right dynamic for a healthy marriage? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he unpacks Colossians 3:18-19, explores what biblical ‘submission’ means, and highlights the balance of love and respect — all in the latest installment of The Connection That Counts series. At this juncture, we should all be quite familiar with the main motif […]
Colossians 3:13-17
What to wear? There are many great virtues with which we may clothe ourselves, but how do we put them on? Hear from Dr. Marty Baker as he brings the words of the Apostle Paul to life as we continue in Colossians chapter three. I think I’m pretty good at selecting the right color combinations […]
Colossians 3:12-17
What to wear? There are many great virtues with which we may clothe ourselves, but how do we put them on? Hear from Dr. Marty Baker as he brings the words of the Apostle Paul to life as we continue in Colossians chapter three. I might be old-school, but I thought pajamas were only to […]
Colossians 3:7-11
Time to clean out your closet? All of us carry baggage and the life of a Christian is one of living in the tension of the old self versus the new self. Join Dr. Marty Baker in Colossians 3 as we continue our series on The Connection That Counts. This week, I sifted through my closet, with my […]
Colossians 3:5-6
Our relationship with Jesus Christ helps us put to death our old relationship with sin. Take a look with us at verses 3:5-6 and take the next step on this transformative journey through Colossians: The Connection That Counts. Several years ago, I traveled with Pastor Darren, our worship director, and Kevin McCarthy, our other key […]
Colossians 3:1-4
There are many good things this earth have to offer…but they pale in comparison to the heavenly realities of Jesus Christ. Join us in Colossians chapter 3 as the Apostle Paul points us to the greatnes of Christ and encourages us to set our minds on Him. So, you want to go through Army Jump School, or the Basic Airborne Course, to become a parachutist. What will happen to you over the next three weeks? Here is what Google AI tells us: Ground Week Focuses on building basic skills, confidence, and muscle memory through intensive training. Parachute Landing Falls(PLFs): Training on how […]
Colossians 2:16-23
Sometimes people can present themselves as spiritual, but the rules they place on themselves and others miss the key markers of a life centered on Jesus Christ. Join Dr. Marty Baker in Colossians 2:16-23 as he unpacks the words of the Apostle Paul and helps us recognize and stamp out legalism, mysticism, and asceticism. I […]