Pastor's Outlines

    TITLE: The Heart of Ministry TEXT: Colossians 1:24-2:1-5 THESIS : Paul teaches that true Christian ministry is marked by joyful suffering, faithful stewardship, the proclamation of Christ as the revealed mystery, tireless labor for spiritual maturity, loving unity within the church, and vigilant protection against deception—all empowered by Christ’s presence within believers. TRUTH: Paul writes from prison, yet his perspective on ministry overflows with joy, purpose, and a passion for Christ and His church. His words to the Colossians reveal how he understands and lives out his calling. I.                              We must embrace suffering as a joyful privilege in ministry (1:24) “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for th...

    The Incarnate and Preeminent Christ- 4   TITLE: Christ, Our Everlasting Prince of Peace! TEXT: Multiples listed below THEME: Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, brings God’s perfect peace to our world—announced by the angels, displayed in the manger, sought by the wise men, purchased at the cross, proclaimed in the resurrection, and perfected at His return; through Him, true and lasting peace is offered to all who believe. TRUTH: As we celebrate this season and reflect on the familiar stories of Christmas, it’s easy to overlook the more profound message woven throughout the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus—peace. Not just the absence of conflict, but a profound, lasting peace that the world cannot give. Today, I invite you to journey with me through Scripture as we trace the unfolding story of God’s peace, from the angelic proclamation in Bethlehem to the promised return of Christ. Let’s discover together how Jesus, our Princ...

    The Incarnate and Preeminent Christ- 3   TITLE:  The Veiled and Unveiled Glory of Christmas! TEXT: Luke 2:8–20; Colossians 1:15–20 THESIS: The birth of Christ reveals the paradoxical nature of God’s glory—veiled in the humility of a manger yet unmistakably unveiled through divine revelation—demonstrating that the fullness of God dwells in Jesus, who bridges heaven and earth for the redemption of all. TRUTH: The paradox of Christmas lies in the astonishing mystery that the eternal, preeminent Son of God—who is infinitely glorious, all-powerful, and the Creator of all—humbled Himself to take on fragile human flesh as a helpless baby. In the Incarnation, Christ did not set aside His divine nature or majesty, but rather veiled it within true humanity, entering into the lowliest of circumstances. Thus, the child in the manger is both fully God and fully man: the Lord of the universe wrapped in swaddling clothes, the Word made flesh, whos...