Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Colossians
Pastor Tim Travis outlines the dual nature of sanctification, distinguishing between the permanent positional security granted at salvation and the progressive, daily growth that requires active participation from the believer. He argues that this transformation must encompass the entirety of the human person, specifically targeting the intellect, emotions, will, and physical body. By renewing the mind through scripture and submitting emotional impulses to divine control, individuals…
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…
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…
Pastor Tim’s message centers around the Bible teaching that true Christians should be driven by a desire to serve God, not by worldly desires. Pastor emphasizes that it is impossible to serve both God and worldly desires, comparing this to trying to serve two masters. He stresses that true fulfillment comes from serving God and seeking…
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…
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…
To honor Christ and fulfill His purpose, we must exalt Him. Jesus has delivered us from darkness and reconciled us to God, redeeming us through His blood and forgiving our sins (Colossians 1:13-14). He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, and the preeminent authority over all things (vv. 15-17).…
As Christians, we are called to be a thankful people. God has given us much and He blesses those who remember from Whom it comes. Join us as we study the Word of God together from Colossians 3.
Jesus Christ, the Creator of the Universe – a thread that runs through all of Scripture. Join us as we study the significance of the One Who came to save us beginning in Colossians 1:15-21.
Life throws so many things at us, it’s important to focus on the things that really matter – the things that are eternal. From Colossians 3:15-24 we’re reminded of these priorities and our need to focus on them.