Colossians Introduction (June 21, 2026)

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

Dedicated (June 7, 2026)

Introduction * 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1. To the Gospel * 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 * Job 25:4 * Genesis 3:15 * 2 Corinthians 5:21 * 1 Peter 2:24 * Romans 3:23 * 2 Peter 1:3-9 2. To the Word * 2 Timothy 3:15-17 * Hebrews 4:12-13 3. Evangelism/Missions * Acts 1:8 * Romans 10:14-15 * 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 * Hebrews 9:22 * 1 Corinthians 11:26

Moving Day (May 31, 2026)

Moving Day Exodus 40:34-38 Introduction - Where We've Been... * Holiday Inn Meeting Room * Willow Brooke Elementary * Adventureland Inn * Grandview Elementary * Under a Tent! Numbers 9:20-23 What God Teaches Us Through Change. 1. Change tests our faith and reliance on Him. * Psalm 26:2 * Hebrews 11:17-19 * James 1:3 * 1 Peter 1:6-7 * 2 Corinthians 4:17 * Exodus 40:35 * John 1:14 2. Change prepares our testimony to unbelievers. * Joshua 2:11 * Psalm 106:25 * Deuteronomy 1:27 * Romans 1:21 * Hebrews 13:8 * Matthew 4:17 * Acts 3:19-20 Application Are you ready for change?! * 1 Corinthians 3:16

Remembering (May 24, 2026)

Introduction * 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 * Joshua 4:1-24 How does God help us remember? 1. He used literal stones * Joshua 4:3 * Joshua 4:5-9 * Joshua 4:20 * Matthew 14:24-33 2. He uses living stones * Joshua 4:1-2 * Joshua 4:10-11 * Acts 9:2 * Acts 19:9 * Acts 11:26 * Joshua 5:1 * 1 Peter 2:4-5 * Joshua 4:6-7 * Joshua 4:20-22 * Proverbs 10:7 * John 14:26 * Luke 19:40 Application: Do you have reminders around you of God's work in your life? Are you a witness of those reminders and making new ones with those around you?