Our study in Colossians continues in Colossians 3:1-4 answering the question; What does it mean to seek the things above?

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God's Blueprint for Living - Part 1 Being Heavenly Minded

The Lord leads us towards a pure devotion to Christ which always leads to thanksgiving and His glory! Join us as we look at the beginning of the work of the Lord in the life of his servant Gideon from Judges 6. 

A Precious Thanksgiving

Inspired from Colossians 2:19 - when some had wandered and were not "holding fast to the Head" but were falling for plausible arguments that distracted believers from clinging to Christ. Colossians and the rest of God's Word gives us literally hundreds of reasons to cling to the Lord. Here are some of my favorite ones! 

29 Reasons to Cling to Christ

Before Paul opens the door on practical applications of who we are since Christ is is "in" us he gives some needed warnings about those who would make us feel like second-class believers in Jesus. God has blessed with us all we need in Christ -- He is sufficient in all things and therefore we can rest in all He is without making idols of do's and don'ts, religious observances, or seeking after mystical experiences for the experience' sake. 

Not Everything Leads to the "Things Above" Colossians 2:16-23

Sunday sermon from 9-26-20. This is our third message in a series on Paul's letter to the saints in Colossae. They were in need of a fresh reminder on just how precious their salvation was. Paul states that we have been transferred out of the domain of darkness into the kingdom of our Father's beloved Son. In this reminder we must look back and be thankful that God has rescued us from immense and life threatening danger and that our only hope in what He has accomplished through the Gospel. Included in this message is a recap on the context of the passage. 

The Great Transfer- Colossians 1:13-14

Building off of our message on Sunday - to be full in Christ so we can end emptied out offerings at the end of our lives - and in light of other current events in the life of our church, we offer this podcast. We hope you will be encouraged and built up in your faith as we spend time in God's Word and sharing what God is doing! Here is to more and more hope! in Christ, Pastor Rod

Saved By His Life

Some encouragement and explanation for the Wednesday evening ministry opportunities at Lewiston Community Church

Bridge to Connection

Do you know Christ as being in you in such a way that there is no room for worry or any of a number of other "things" that keep you bound to yourself or the things of this world? If we are honest, there are not too many believers in Christ who can say they never worry, and yet we are commanded to not worry at all! Phil. 4:6  I imagine we all will be working out this command until we find ourselves in heaven! But, the Scriptures are not meant to lead us into failure on this account or any other or to cause us to be living a frustrated and bound up life. Jesus said, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10  So what is the secret? It is finding Christ to be our sufficiency. Come and listen as we share today from a very familiar verse from a closer perspective and see what the Lord can show us as we strive to live for him, to fight the good fight of faith!

Being Content

I truly believe that prayer is the key to seeing real change come -- and that begins with me and you -- the ordinary believer in Jesus Christ. But, it is not something we do in the natural man at all. Yes, we use our minds and our tongues to pray but this is a spiritual enterprise. The good news is, we who know Jesus have the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to "teach us how to pray" as the disciples requested of their Lord so long ago. There is nothing that God cannot do in response to genuine prayer-- "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16b.  Nothing is too hard for Him. But sometimes moving past the natural seems so hard for us! My suggestion is this; start as a little child, go into your room and shut the door and begin by seeking God's face. The best place to do that is on your face! If we humble ourselves we will experience more of His amazing grace than we can hold. We will give it back to Him in praise and thanksgiving. That is a good place to start.  Lord give us a fresh sense of our desperate condition without you and our lofty position in You! Help us to pray as we ought. Lord! Teach us to pray and help us to defeat that natural man that would keep us from You in prayer!  Amen.

Prayer and the Natural Man

In this first episode on prayer - the real hallmark of a servant of the Lord is to have God's perspective and a good conscience before the Lord.  The Scriptures shared are in Jeremiah 3:3, 1 John 3:21-24, Matthew 6:10, John 14:21-23 and Hebrews 4:12-16.

Distinctives of Dynamic Prayer

the Reality & Process of Experiencing "a heart after God's own heart"

Please think seriously for a moment about what "frames" your thinking in regards to the gospel. If Satan is truly a scheming devil, doesn't it make sense that he would even - and maybe especially - try to fool Christians into thinking that worldly ways and ideas are still consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Think about whether or not you have adopted particular views that are more in line with non-believers, and their "worldly" wisdom than with the truths of Scripture.  Listen to the thoughts and the frustrations of this fine, young, Christian college student, and think about how we can continue to communicate with Christians of different ages and differing views on some of our current issues and yet come to actually hear and understand each other. You might not agree now with her on the social issues that she brings up but, who knows - we might just change our mind on some things if we examine them in the light of Scripture; things that we have had long entrenched in our minds that we have just taken for granted.  Being consistent in our approach to the gospel means we have a godly and reasoned approach to every issue and that we are not just going with the flow, no matter where that flow comes from; unless it is truly based on the Word of God and is based on love with knowledge and discernment. See Philippians 1:9 for more on that! God bless you and I look forward to hearing from you. Please remember, if you want to comment on this podcast please email me directly. My email address is on the homepage at http://reasonedhopeministries.org In Christ and for the cause of His glorious gospel, Rod    

Politics, Disappointments, and the Gospel Cause: An Interview with Sunny

A great gospel testimony.  If you want prayer, please call at (530) 778-3148 or email love@lewistoncommunitychurch.org   Some great gospel verses to go along with this testimony: Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. John 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, Romans 10:9-11 Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. 11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” How to grow: John 14:21 “He who has My commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves Me; and he who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him, and will disclose Myself to him.”1 Peter 2:5  So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ Also, you need a good church that teaches the Bible, loves to pray, and is filled with the Holy Spirit. Please call or write if you have comments or questions or want prayer!

Rick Luckett's Testimony

Some Christians believe that a really full life in Jesus is only for the "super saint." It must be for those in full-time work like missionaries or pastors or leaders. That is not true at all. It is for everyone! That is what the Apostle Paul teaches in Ephesians. (see especially Ephesians 1:23 "...the fullness of him who fills all in all.") That fullness leads to maturity - being complete in Christ, which leads to fruitfulness. If you are a parent would you ask your young people to listen to this podcast with you (thinking of teenagers here when I say "young people") They and we - "all" need to stand in the evil day. I hope this will encourage you in this fight! Amen Rod

Fullness in Jesus for Us & for the Fight

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