In this last message from his series on Colossians, Mike Osborne explains why freedom is worth fighting for. Colossians 2:6-23 is the heart of Paul’s plea with the Colossians not to trade in their freedom for a substitute savior. Find out how to get freedom, how to grow in it, and how to guard it from would-be “kidnappers.”
Why is prayer such a difficult thing to practice? We often ask questions like: ‘Does God hear our prayers?’ or ‘Why should I pray if God already knows what I’m praying for?’
Find out what Colossians 4 says about the importance of prayer in our lives and why talking to God isn’t just a waste of time.
How is a Christian to view his or her job? For many followers of Christ, work in the “secular world” is believed to have no eternal value. However, the Bible teaches that work done for the glory of God is sacred. Listen as Mike Osborne explains why from Colossians 3:22-4:1.
We live in a very child-centered culture, yet evidence abounds that many of today’s children are growing up without direction and discipline. In Colossians 3:21, the Apostle Paul calls parents (especially fathers) to nurture and disciple their children. Find out what not to do, and what to do, to be faithful to this critical calling.
In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne explains the calling God gives husbands in Colossians 3:19 – “Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.” Find out why even nice guys need this teaching, and where the power to obey it comes from.
What does the Bible mean when it says, “Wives, submit to your husbands”? For many people, the topic raises all sorts of red flags. Is the Bible oppressive to women? Does this directive give “carte blanche” to husbands to do anything they want?
In this, the first of two messages on marriage, Mike Osborne explains the difference between submission and passivity, and gives both women and men balanced instruction on an important key to a healthy marriage.
Everyone suffers from time to time. But why would anyone want to CHOOSE suffering over comfort? And what does Paul mean in Colossians 1:24 about “filling up in his flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions”?
Listen as Mike Osborne explains that we are called to suffer and to suffer well.
In this message, Pastor Mike Osborne explains the connection between knowing your identity in Christ and loving other people. Listen as he explores three aspects of your real identity that will empower you to be a loving person.
With this message, Mike Osborne begins a new series on Colossians entitled “Gospel-Centered Living.” Are you a gospel-driven person? Or are you instead motivated by guilt, duty, or the need for approval?
Listen as Mike explains how to get the gospel down deeper into your heart, where spiritual fruit can take root and bring real change to your life.