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Walking Worthy "9 to 5"

We spend more time working than almost any other human activity. Yet how many of us have developed a theology of work? In this study of Colossians 3:22-4:1, we learn...
How work is one of our greatest acts of devotion toward God
Respecting those in authority
Staying faithful in the little things
Thoughts on slavery in the Bible and our American founding
Instructions for those who manage and supervise
A great quote by Martin Luther King Jr. on our work
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Train Up a Child (Colossians 3:20-21)

Whether your child is 2 years old or already a teenager, one of the most important lessons you can teach them is the idea of spiritual authority. How can this be done in loving, meaningful ways? In this study of Colossians 3:20-21, we learn...
What is means to honor your father and mother
How to handle temper tantrums
Should we discipline our kids? How? When?
What does it mean to "provoke our children" to anger?
God's wisdom in the parent-child relationship
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Built to Last (Colossians 3:18-19)

Marriage is the most challenging, yet most rewarding, commitment you'll ever make. In this study of Colossians 3:18-19, we learn...
The secret to a lasting marriage
Does a wife really have to "submit" to her husband?
How husbands can learn to love like Christ
An important caveat - "do not be harsh"
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The Word in our Worship (Colossians 3:15-17)

The "Worship wars" may have reached their height in the 1990s, but churches still struggle how to remain both rooted and relevant. In this study of Colossians 3:15-17, we learn...
What I say when people ask what denomination our church is
How to find peace in Christ
What does it mean for the word of Christ to "dwell" in us?
A brief history lesson of praise and worship
Finding balance between traditional and contemporary
The centrality of scripture in our worship
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It's Time to Forgive (Colossians 3:13-14)

"I forgive you" is one of the hardest things you'll ever say, but it will take a huge weight off your shoulders. In this study of Colossians 3:13-14, we dive into the topic of forgiveness, what Christ has done for us, and how we can put the past behind us and truly reconcile with others.

Selfless Love (Colossians 3:12)

One of the most important principles in counseling and parenting is to understand the idea of "putting off" and "putting on." It's not enough to stop doing bad things. With God's help, we need to replace that harmful behavior with positive acts of obedience.
In this study of Colossians 3:12, we learn...
Our identity in Christ as chosen, holy, and beloved
To cultivate a heart of compassion
To practice kindness toward others
To grow in humility and meekness
Practical tips to help you "put on" Christian virtue
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The Dead Sea Scrolls

Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls are now on display at the Reagan Presidential Library, and our church is taking a field trip to see them this Friday. In preparation for our trip, I taught a seminar last week on what the scrolls are and how to make the most of this visit. My apologies for the poor audio quality. I just set up my cell phone and recorded the audio so there's some echo and ambient noise in the room.

United in Membership, pt. 2 (1 Peter 4:10)

Life is short. Jesus is coming. Don't you want to spend your life doing something of eternal impact? One of the greatest ways we can redeem the time is by being committed to a local church -- the only institution Jesus said he would build. To attend it, to serve it, to build it up, to support it. Now that’s laying up treasure in heaven! In this second sermon on church membership, we learn...
What is church membership?
How Jesus' return will take people by surprise
What is a spiritual gift? How is this different than a natural talent?
Shrinking church attendance in America
How church membership encourages faithfulness
Being "equally yoked" for the gospel
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United in Membership, pt. 1 (Romans 14:19)

There are a lot of modern misconceptions about church membership. In this two-part study, Pastor Stephen explains the purpose of church membership and walks through the commitments of our church member covenant. In this lesson, we learn...
How church membership is different than other memberships and loyalty clubs
The value of commitment in a local church
Ways we can promote church unity
How church life is like team sports
Encouragement to invite more visitors to church  

Anger Management (Colossians 3:8)

30% of adults report struggling to control their anger. And 64% of teens and young adults admit they have uncontrolled anger. Do you have an anger problem? In this study of Colossians 3:8, we learn...
Why anger is so dangerous
Getting to the heart of the matter
Is it ever OK to be angry?
Five strategies to overcome anger
How Jesus can give you peace
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