The First Cast

Jesus Over Everything: Jesus Over My Future

In a world filled with competing voices, shifting truth, and endless distractions, Paul reminds believers to stay rooted in Christ and grounded in truth. We explored the danger of “plausible arguments” and empty philosophies that pull people away from Jesus, and why a shallow faith cannot carry a heavy life. Whether you are a graduate stepping into a new season or someone simply trying to faithfully follow Christ in today’s culture, this message is a call to watch what is shaping you, deepen your roots, and remember that the safest future is not found in knowing every lie, but in knowing Jesus deeply. 5.17.26 - Message 10

Jesus Over Everything: Jesus Over My Ministry

In this message from Colossians 1:24–29, we explore what it means for Jesus to be over our ministry. Paul describes ministry as costly, sacrificial, and exhausting, yet deeply joyful when it is surrendered to Christ and used for the good of others. This Mother’s Day message reminds us that ministry is not just for pastors or missionaries; every Christian is called to help people move toward Jesus, and some of the most important ministry in the world happens at home. From spiritual maturity to stewarding our families well, this sermon challenges believers to prioritize what matters most and depend on Christ’s strength in every season. 5.10.26 - Message 9

Jesus Over Everything: Jesus Over My Salvation

God is not fair, and that is very good news. In this message from Colossians 1:20–23, we see why fairness would be the worst thing possible for sinners like us. Left to ourselves, we were not just flawed, we were alienated from God, hostile in mind, and unable to save ourselves. But Jesus did what we could never do. Through His death on the cross, He made peace where there was none and reconciled us to God by grace, not fairness. This message is a reminder that salvation is not merely about what you are saved from, but what you are saved for, and why Christ alone is the only hope strong enough to carry the weight of your soul. 5.3.26 - Message 8

Jesus Over Everything - Part 2

In part two of Jesus Over Everything, we briefly revisit the truth that Jesus made God visible and that everything exists because of Him and for Him, then we move into the rest of Colossians 1:15–20. We see that Jesus rules not only over what we can see, but over what we cannot. He is Lord over the spiritual realm, the head of His church, and the only one who can reconcile sinners to God. The message ends with Paul’s great conclusion: Jesus is not meant to be merely present in your life, but preeminent over every part of it. 4.26.26 - Message 7

Jesus Over Everything - Part 1

In this message, we begin unpacking one of the most powerful passages about Jesus in all of Scripture, Colossians 1:15–20. This week, we focus on two foundational truths: Jesus made God visible, and Jesus is over all creation. If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. He is not a reflection of God, He is God made visible. And if Jesus made everything, then everything belongs to Him, including our lives. 4.19.26 - Message 6