Participation with Christ's Suffering | Colossians 1:24-2:5
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Release Date: 05/11/2025
Our Values In The Valley
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks on our “Values In The Valley”. Have you ever felt lost in the shadows of life, like a pilot navigating in heavy fog without instruments? Pastor Michael's message reminds us that God is not just with us in the highs of life but also present in the valleys we experience. Using the metaphor of flying through stormy weather, he draws from the story in 1 Kings where God declares His sovereignty over both mountains and valleys, reassuring us that we have divine guidance even when visibility is low. Over the course of the sermon, Pastor Michael articulates five...
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Faithfulness Over Distractions | Colossians 4:7-18
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 12 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. What if the key to navigating life's chaos lies not in our own strength, but in tuning our hearts to the song of our King? In his final week of the series on Colossians, Michael takes us on a journey where he reflects on the profound truth that knowing the Father's heart can illuminate our paths amid life’s distractions. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating our...
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Prayer and Witness | Colossians 4:2-6
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 12 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. In this sermon, Pastor Michael invites us into a conversation about prayer, emphasizing its pivotal role in connecting us to God's kingdom purposes. Drawing from Colossians 4:2-6, he reveals Paul’s unwavering commitment to prayer even while imprisoned, showing how such steadfastness can transform lives, including our own. Pastor Michael shares that prayer isn’t...
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A Different Kind of Household | Colossians 3:18-4:1
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Steve Boul speaks in week 10 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. What if the true essence of relationships lies not in power dynamics but in the radical love of Christ? In this sermon, Pastor Steve illuminates the often-misunderstood passage from Colossians about household codes—wives, husbands, children, and masters—and reframes it within the transformative context of the Gospel. By studying these verses, he encourages us to reflect...
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Dressing For Love | Colossians 3:12-17
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 9 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. In today’s message, Pastor Michael explores the transformative power of love as he dives into Colossians 3. He reminds us that our identity in Christ prompts a shift from self-centeredness to a life bursting with compassion, humility, and unity. Just as we throw off ill-fitted clothing, we are called to discard our old selves—marked by dishonesty and division—and...
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Putting Off The Old | Colossians 3:5-10
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Beth Bramstedt speaks in week 8 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. Pastor Beth shared a message focused on living a life centered in Christ, drawing from the book of Colossians. She emphasized that instead of viewing life in compartments, believers should recognize that Christ should be at the center of their entire existence, affecting every aspect of life. The sermon highlighted the importance of understanding sin within the framework...
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How Do We Live As New Creations?
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Beth Bramstedt speaks in week 7 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. Pastor Beth shared a heartfelt message about the significance of baptism, highlighting a recent testimony from Matt about his spiritual journey. Emphasizing the transformation that comes with accepting Christ, she explained that our old life is replaced by a new life hidden in Christ. She also encouraged the congregation to look upwards for discernment rather than inward...
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Discernment: Filtering Out What Is Not Of Christ
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 6 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. In this sermon, Michael emphasizes the importance of discerning what we allow into our hearts, based on the teachings found in Colossians chapters one and two. He highlights that while we have been made new in Christ, we must guard our hearts against worldly philosophies and misleading ideologies that dilute the truth of the Gospel. Michael encourages the congregation to...
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No Work of the Flesh | Colossians 2:16-23
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 5 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. Pastor Michael discusses the challenges facing the Colossian church, particularly that of syncretism, which involves adding other practices to one's faith in Christ, leading to disconnection from Him. He emphasizes that true spirituality stems from a personal relationship with Jesus, rather than from a list of religious activities or self-made rules that can create a...
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Christ's Power to Finish the Work | Colossians 2:6-15
Christian Fellowship Church | Columbia
Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 4 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God. In today's sermon, Michael discusses the journey of faith as outlined in Paul's letter to the Colossians. He emphasizes that our faith is a continuous process where we are rooted in Christ, built up by Him, and secured in our identity as believers. Michael reassures that, despite life's challenges and feelings of doubt, Jesus is actively working to complete the good...
info_outlineToday, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in week 3 of our series study of the book of Colossians. Our series is called "Beyond the Static" as we look to clear the noise of life and our world and listen to the voice of a loving God.
He emphasizes the redemptive nature of suffering in the lives of believers, drawing from Paul's writings in Colossians, where Paul rejoices in his sufferings for the sake of others' spiritual growth. Pastor Michael urges the congregation to understand their struggles as participation in Christ's suffering, highlighting the importance of maturing in faith amidst hardships. Ultimately, he encourages everyone to view their trials as opportunities for growth and deeper connection to the hope found in Christ.
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