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 […]
Colossians 2:9-15
When you consider all that we have been given in Jesus Christ it truly changes everything. Join us in Colossians 2:9-15 as Pastor Marty Baker opens up the Scriptures to show us the person of Jesus Christ and the provisions we find in Him. A wife of one of my father’s U.S. Customs agents became […]
Colossians 2:8
There are plenty of deceptive ideas in our world, but a focus on Jesus Christ and His work can safeguard us against becoming captive to false philosophies. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we take a look at the words of the Apostle Paul in Colossians 2:8 and continue in our series, The Connection That Counts. At my last […]
Colossians 2:1-7
The Apostle Paul wanted a young Colossian church to be encouraged and built up. This role of a shepherd is one Paul took seriously and in Colossians 2:1-7 we see that pastoral heart lived out.
Colossians 1:24-29
God will use your calling, your purpose, and even your suffering to guide you toward His will. Join us in Colossians 1:24-29 as we dive deeper into God’s divine plan for each of us and continue to unpack Colossians in our series The Connection That Counts. One day, a parishioner dropped by my office. He […]
Colossians 1:18-23
There is no person or thing greater! Join Dr. Marty Baker as he points to the supremacy of Jesus Christ as illustrated by the Apostle Paul in the book of Colossians. One day, I received a knock at my door. When I opened it, I saw an older man with a younger man. I assumed […]
Colossians 1:15-17
“He is the image of the invisible God…the firstborn over all creation…” Colossians 1:15-17 paints an incredible picture of what Jesus is and His power over creation, but what does it exactly all mean? Join Dr. Marty Baker as he takes us through the passage, points to the incomparable Christ, and invites us into The […]
Colossians 1:13-14
When you step back and consider all that Christ has done for you it is quite astounding. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we continue in our Colossians series and continue to unpack the difference that a relationship with Jesus makes. An old gospel tune puts Christ’s redemptive work in focus for maturing disciples: Thank you […]
Colossians 1:3-12
Do you have clarity around who Jesus is and the identity people find in Him? In Chapter 1, the Apostle Paul delivers a precise report to the Colossian church as to the nature of Jesus and the difference that His truth has made in the lives of these young believers. Join Dr. Marty Baker as […]
Introduction to Colossians
Today we begin our journey through the book of Colossians, exploring the heart the Apostle Paul had for a young and growing church—and the powerful ways he points them to the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Join Dr. Marty Baker as we launch this new sermon series, Colossians: The Connection That Counts, and discover why our […]