Colossians 4:7-18
You can learn a lot about a person by looking at their inner circle. As we wrap up our series in Colossians, we’ll take a look at the Apostle Paul’s “battle buddies”—the faithful men and women who shaped, strengthened, and advanced his ministry—and discover what their example teaches us about following Christ together. The United […]
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 […]
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 3:12-17
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 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 […]