August 24, 2026
Where's The Hope? | The New Life
Sometimes Christianity gets known for the things we don’t do. That’s part of the story, but not the biggest (or best) part of the story. Paul lays out the Christian code of conduct in this passage. How do we be us? How do we deal with each other? What are the markers of a genuine Christian community? Not surprisingly, all of who we are called to be finds its root in who God is and how much God loves us.
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Colossians 3:12-17
Questions:
- Name someone who loves you no matter what. Offer a story to explain your choice.
- Why would Christians think they are “God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved”? Which of those means most to you these days?
- What’s the secret to forgiveness? Have you ever found it difficult to forgive someone? How did that, or how is that, working out for you?
- Love, peace and gratitude seem like good things to build community on! Have you ever seen a group get better at those three? How did they do that?
- How can your family or group be rich with the message of Christ? Agree to try one of those strategies this week.
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Recent Sermons
1 Samuel 24:1-22 - David chose inconvenience and risk when he could have chosen an easier life. Jesus calls us to do the same—to “Go!” even when it costs us, because sometimes our inconvenience helps someone else find Life.
2 Samuel 24:18-25-After his second colossal failure, David refused to cheap out on his sacrifice. See how God used his obedience to end a plague and build the Temple.
1 Samuel 23:14-18-Using the life of David, we’re taking four weeks to look at four essential practices that Christians have devoted themselves to for two thousand years: Gather, Grow, Give and Go. These practices are what Jesus has always called his church to do. This week we’re talking about growing … together.
1 Samuel 17:32-Join as we begin a 4-week series exploring the Vision of St. Paul’s through the life of David. Discover four essential practices Jesus has called His church to for 2,000 years: Gather, Grow, Give, and Go. This week, we begin with Gather—why gathering together matters and what it means to be the church.
Colossians 4:2-9 - Prayer isn’t meant to be an afterthought—it’s an invitation to stay connected to God. Paul’s final words challenge us to pray with purpose, keep our eyes open for what God is doing, and look for opportunities to share Jesus. A great way to wrap up a letter—and launch us into the world God loves.
Colossians 3:18-4:1 -Paul closes his letter by showing how following Jesus transforms our everyday relationships—with spouses, children, parents, employees, and employers—and calls us to care for one another with kindness.
