July 26, 2026
Where's The Hope? | Jesus Is Enough
The Colossian Christians were in danger of losing their freedom in Jesus because of teaching that told them they needed to supplement faith in Jesus with religion or spiritual experiences. Paul warns them not to get tricked by this, because Jesus is more than enough.
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Colossians 2:8-12
Questions:
- What ideas or attitudes in our culture seem to promise freedom but actually hold people hostage?
- Paul warns about "Jesus and" teaching—needing Jesus plus something else to feel spiritually okay. What's a modern version of this you've seen or felt pulled toward (a practice, experience, or belief)?
- What's one religious practice, spiritual experience, or personal standard you've sometimes treated as necessary for feeling "acceptable" to God? What is the antidote to that?
- Paul says that Jesus is enough because of who he is: he is God and he is Lord. How would you explain those truths to a spiritually curious friend?
- Paul reminds us that in Jesus we have a new self and a new life. What does that mean for you personally?
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Recent Sermons
Colossians 2:1-7-The way forward for the first Christians wasn't always easy. False teachers brought confusion and deception, prompting Paul to point believers back to the truth. Just as the best way to spot a counterfeit is to know the genuine article, the best way to recognize false teaching is to know Jesus.
Colossians 1:24-29-Suffering is one of life's hardest realities. We might expect that following Jesus would mean less pain, but Jesus himself suffered and made it clear that his followers would too. The good news is that our suffering is never lost on God and is never in vain.
Colossians 1:21-23 - Paul contrasts two powerful words—alienated and reconciled—to tell our story. Discover how Jesus did the work of reconciliation and why that is the heart of the Gospel.
Colossians 1:15-20 -Colossians centers on Jesus—the Creator of all things, the Sustainer of life, and the Redeemer who restores creation through love.
Colossians 1:9-14 - Paul prays not for comfort, but for deeper faith—knowing God’s will, living for Jesus, and receiving strength to persevere with hope.
Colossians 1:1-8 - Discover how Paul's letter to the Colossians reminds believers that Jesus is all we need. Gospel hope is true, certain, life-changing, and unstoppable.
