August 30, 2026
Where's The Hope? | Community
As Paul brings his letter to a close, he takes the time to talk about how the truth of Jesus as Master and King plays out in our everyday relationships. Wives and husbands, kids and parents, employees and employers. The consistent point he makes throughout is how Jesus makes all the difference in the world as we care for each other and show kindness to the people closest to us.
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Colossians 3:18-4:1
Questions:
- Recall a relationship with a ‘superior’ (boss, parent, coach, camp counsellor) that was particularly life-giving for you. What made it so helpful to you?
- Describe how a Christian spouse is called to conduct himself or herself within their marriage. What could it look like if both partners were Christians?
- What did your parents do that most helped you? How easy is/was it for you to obey your parents? Parents, what could change in your parenting that would help remind you and your child of the Lord Jesus?
- Describe your work environment, particularly the relationships you have there. Does your faith change anything about your work habits or attitudes? Explain.
- Pray for each other and any specific family or work-related matters that are close to the surface these days.
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Recent Sermons
Colossians 3:12-17-Sometimes Christianity gets known for what we don’t do. But Paul points us toward something better: how we live, love, and treat one another. What marks a genuine Christian community? It all starts with who God is and how deeply He loves us.
Colossians 3:5-11-Paul points to two areas that reveal who we are at the deepest level: sex and speech. The path to health and freedom isn’t harsh rules or self-focus, but staying close to Jesus, knowing him and growing in him. Christianity isn’t harsh rules; it’s a vibrant friendship.
Colossians 2:20-3:4 - Religious baggage can pull us in all kinds of directions—from expecting God to fit our preferences to trying to earn His approval. Paul’s message to the Colossians was simple: stop guessing what God wants and get back to the core of Christianity—Jesus.
Colossians 2:13-19 - Humans have a problem that we can’t save ourselves from—not through secular programs or religious systems. The good news of Jesus is that on the cross, Jesus dealt with it all. In him we are alive, forgiven, and free!
Colossians 2:8-12 - Paul warns the Colossian church not to trade the freedom found in Christ for religion or spiritual experiences. Jesus is more than enough.
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.
