"The Community That Exalts Christ"

"Faithful Friends To Finish Well"

As we come to the closing of Colossians, we get valuable insight into the relational life of probably the most significant figure in the church following Christ's resurrection. This final personal greeting helps us see that the effective gospel-life, the fruitful Christian life, is inevitably relational. It's messy. It bruises. It is inconvenient. But, if you want to be useful for the Kingdom, you will need to press in. Passage References: Colossians 4:7-17 Thank you for listening! Learn more about Lakeside Baptist Church at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakesidebaptist.net [https://www.lakesidebaptist.net/]

"Walking In Wisdom Towards Outsiders"

This week in Colossians, Paul challenges us to honor Christ while navigating relationships with unbelievers. He says to let our conversations to always be gracious and "seasoned with salt". This is especially hard when the "outsiders" are our own family. How do we remain faithful to biblical convictions without becoming harsh or quarrelsome, or speak the truth in love when conflicts arise? Passage References: Colossians 4:5-6 Thank you for listening! Learn more about Lakeside Baptist Church at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakesidebaptist.net [https://www.lakesidebaptist.net/]

"Devoted To Prayer"

This week in Colossians 4, Paul is focusing on speaking to God in prayer. He tells us what a privilege it is to pray, and how powerful it is to bring our requests to an almighty God. Paul also addresses a few areas we often miss in our prayers...how we so often fail to continue steadfastly in prayer, or we get spiritually drowsy or even ungrateful in our prayers.Passage References: Colossians 4:2-4 Thank you for listening! Learn more about Lakeside Baptist Church at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakesidebaptist.net [https://www.lakesidebaptist.net/]

"Serving The Lord Jesus Christ"

As we move into the final chapter in Colossians, Paul explains how living under Christ's lordship affects every relationship in our lives - even with those over us and under our authority. But, the word "authority" today often has significantly negative connotations. But authority is not a threat to human flourishing in scripture - it's necessary to it! And yet, in a fallen world, there is also an element of risk. Passage References: Colossians 3:22 - 4:1 Thank you for listening! Learn more about Lakeside Baptist Church at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakesidebaptist.net [https://www.lakesidebaptist.net/]

"WANTED: More Spiritual Mothers!"

We’re taking a brief break from our series through Colossians to focus on mothers and women for Mothers Day. Paul makes clear that healthy churches - growing churches need godly, mature women who will pour their lives into other women! We need a culture where women are seeking and giving spiritual counsel for what it means to be a godly woman! Passage References: Titus 2:3-5 Thank you for listening! Learn more about Lakeside Baptist Church at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakesidebaptist.net [https://www.lakesidebaptist.net/]