Sermons on Colossians

A Savior-Sensitive Church (Part 1) – The Right Master

Pastor Tim Travis looks at our need to be a “Savior-Sensitive Church,” contrasting it with the “Seeker-Sensitive Movement” prevalent in some evangelical circles. Travis argues that while the Seeker-Sensitive approach focuses on attracting people by accommodating their preferences and felt needs, often leading to a watering down of doctrine and a shallow understanding of faith, a Savior-Sensitive…

Gratitude Adjustment (Part 4)

Pastor Tim Travis focuses on the crucial role of gratitude in Christian faith. He uses biblical passages from Colossians 3 and Romans to argue that ingratitude leads to spiritual decline and moral failings, ultimately culminating in a self-centered existence. Pastor Travis contrasts this with a life of thankfulness, which fosters a deeper relationship with God, promotes…

The Existence of God (Part 4)

Pastor Travis focuses on proving the existence of God to non-believers using the teleological argument, also known as the argument from intelligent design. The core idea is that the complexity and order of the universe, particularly intricacies like the human eye and the process of photosynthesis, point to the necessity of a creator, which Christians believe to…

Serve the Lord (Part 1)

Pastor Tim Travis focuses on the need for Christians to serve the Lord and not men. Pastor begins by establishing the context of Colossians as a letter addressing the universal problem of sin. He then delves into the text, emphasizing the importance of doing everything heartily as unto the Lord and not for human validation. He underscores the ephemeral…