First Place (July 12, 2026)

First Place (July 12, 2026)

Introduction * Colossians 1:18-23 * "Few would deny the importance of Jesus.  They would simply dethrone Him.  They would give Him prominence but not preeminence."  - Warren Wiersbe * Acts 5:41–42 * 2 Peter 3:18 Why Should Jesus Be First in our Lives? 1. He Reveals God to Us v.15a 2. He is Creator over All  v.15b-17 3. He is the Head of the Church v.18-19 1. Colossians 1:18–19 2. Ephesians 1:20–23 3. John 14:16–17 4. Acts 1:5 5. Ephesians 1:13 6. Matthew 16:16–18a 7. Ephesians 4:4–6 8. John 10:11 9. Colossians 1:18–19 10. Colossians 2:9–10 11. Colossians 1:18–19 4. He is the Lord Period. v.20-23 1. Colossians 1:20–23 2. Ephesians 2:12 3. Colossians 1:20–23 4. 1 John 4:2 5. Hebrews 2:17 6. Colossians 1:20–23 7. 1 John 2:1 8. Colossians 1:20–23 Application: 1. Trust Him (He Reveals God to us, He is Creator, He is Head of church, He is Lord) 1. Matthew 4:19 2. Luke 14:27 2. Follow Him (What He says and does)  1. Galatians 5:19–21 2. "Few would deny the importance of Jesus.  They would simply dethrone Him.  They would give Him prominence but not preeminence." - Warren Wiersbe

Jesus First (July 5, 2026)

Colossians 1:15-17 Introduction * Matthew 16:13–17 * 2 Peter 3:18 * Philippians 2:10–11 * Colossians 1:18 Why Should Jesus Be First in our Lives? 1. He Reveals God to Us v.15a 1. Colossians 1:15 2. 1 Kings 8:27 3. Hebrews 11:27 4. Colossians 1:15 5. Hebrews 1:3 6. John 14:9 7. John 1:18 2. He is Creator over All  v.15b-17 1. Colossians 1:15 2. John 1:3 3. Psalm 89:27 4. Colossians 1:16 5. Colossians 1:17 Application: Trust Him (He is God,  He Creator of all things)  * Proverbs 3:5–6 * Romans 8:29 * Colossians 1:14 * Malachi 1:6

Prayer Request (June 28, 2026)

Prayer Request Colossians 1:9–14 What Does Paul's Prayer Show us about how to Pray? 1. Paul's Prayer was Educated v.9a 1. Colossians 1:9 2. Colossians 1:4 3. Colossians 4:2 2. Paul's Prayer was w/out Ceasing v. 9b 1. Colossians 1:9 2. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–17 3. Paul's Prayer was Bold v. 9c-11 1. Colossians 1:9–11 2. Galatians 5:22–23 3. 2 Peter 3:18 4. Philippians 3:10 5. Colossians 1:12 4. Paul's Prayer was to God v.12-14 1. Colossians 1:12–14 2. Hebrews 4:16 3. Matthew 3:17 Application: 1. Our Prayers need to be Educated 2. Our Prayers need to be Continuous 3. Our Prayers need to be Bold 4. Our Prayer Life Knows who we are talking to

Colossians Introduction (June 21, 2026)

Introduction Colossians answers questions related to... * Science and Technology  * Unity in the Church * Authority  * Purpose of Life * Relationships in our lives  * End Times Gnosticism:  (gnosis) Emphasizes a secret knowledge of God and salvation. Emphasize an inferior god of creation to the superior god of redemption (material created is evil,  only spiritual world is good). 1. Greetings * Colossians 1:1-2 2. Thanksgiving * Source of gratitude * Colossians 1:3 * Colossians 1:7-8 * Content of gratitude * Colossians 1:4-6 * Hebrews 11:6 * Colossians 1:4-6 * John 15:12 * 1 John 3:14 * Colossians 1:6 Application:  * Express Gratitude for God's People  * Live in such a way that people hear about your faith.

Dedicated to Discipleship (June 14, 2026)

Introduction Review of last week: We are Dedicated to... * The Gospel * The Word of God * Evangelism/Missions Matthew 28:19-20 1. Jesus on Discipleship * Deny yourself - Luke 9:23 * Take up your cross - Luke 9:23 * Follow Me (Jesus) - Luke 9:23 * Continue/Remain/Obey My Word - John 8:31 * Love Me (Jesus) above anything - Luke 14:26 * Make more disciples - Matthew 28:19-20 2. Paul on Discipleship * Follow the pattern of Christ and those before you. - 2 Timothy 1:13-14 * Invest/deposit what you have learned in others. - 2 Timothy 2:2 3. A Disciple of Jesus is... * Following * Hebrew - halak = to walk in the way of someone.  Halak is the OT backbone of discipleship. To follow YHWH was to pattern your whole life after His character * Deuteronomy 13:4 * Greek - opisō - behind, in the footsteps of. Following is positional, habitual, and visible. * Matthew 4:19 * Matthew 16:24 * Training * Greek - gymnazo = from which we get "gymnasium". Paul's word choice is deliberately athletic. Training implies discipline, repetition, coaching, and failure along the way. This is not passive — it is the sanctifying work of the Spirit meeting human effort * 1 Timothy 4:7-8 * 2 Timothy 3:16-17 * 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 * Investing * Greek - parathou = a banking/stewardship term. It involves transferring assets to someone else for safe keeping. * 2 Timothy 2:2 * Matthew 28:19-20 Application If Jesus came this afternoon to give you a personal review of how you are following, training, and investing what would He say? Discipleship Pathway Opportunities Available at HPC! * Exploring * Following * Training * Investing