Growing in the Word with Pastor Jim Jarrett

Exploring God's Word chapter by chapter, verse by verse.

Colossians 3 Review part 1 08/14/2026

Colossians 3 Review part 1 We are currently studying the book of Colossians, and pastor Jim is going to share today a review of what we have learned so far in chapter three. After Paul’s admonishments about false teachings in chapter two, he gives us some challenging words in chapter three about our life in Christ. Are we living dead, or living alive? /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42373025

Colossians 3:5-9 part 2 08/13/2026

Colossians 3:5-9 part 2 Being a Christian in a secular world isn’t always easy is it? You might even see the conflict between righteousness and worldliness on the job every day. The temptations are everywhere. But, as we’ll see in our study today, Christians are supposed to set themselves above the ways of the world. It’s a lofty goal, but one that is certainly not beyond our reach. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42373015

Colossians 3:5-9 part 2 08/12/2026

Colossians 3:5-9 part 2 Pastor Jim Jarrett is drawing practical insights for our lives from Colossians right now, and as we turn to chapter three we focus once again on the things that are above. We’ll begin with a quick look at the gospel of Mark. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42373000

Colossians 3:5-9 part 1 08/11/2026

Colossians 3:5-9 part 1 Welcome again to Growing in the Word. Pastor Jim Jarrett is continuing his verse by verse study of Colossians today, and he takes us now to chapter three, beginning at verse five, where we see some further warnings about the consequences of an ungodly life. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42372990

Colossians 3:1-4 part 2 08/10/2026

Colossians 3:1-4 part 2 Sometimes we get impatient, discouraged, and become weary in this life. It’s then that we need to be reminded that good and wonderful things are around the corner, and this is not all there is. It’s important at times like these, to set our hearts and minds on things above. The hereafter is what we are to be here after, as someone has wisely noted. We join pastor Jim Jarrett in Colossians three today, as he highlights the things that matter most. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42372960

Colossians 3:1-4 part 1 08/07/2026

Colossians 3:1-4 part 1 Pastor Jim Jarrett is continuing his verse by verse study of Colossians, and today we enter chapter three. Most, if not all of us want to make a difference and a lasting impact. And if you’re a Christian you want to live for the Lord. However, in this life it is so easy to get off track, and start to focus on things that really don’t matter in the light of eternity. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42282310

Colossians 2:16-23 part 2 08/06/2026

Colossians 2:16-23 part 2 As we complete our look at Colossians two today, I’ll remind you that in this section of God’s word, we’ve been studying some things that can easily distract and rip us off from what God has for us. Legalism is a common term for this problem, and it all boils down to where you place your trust - the words of men or the words of God. Too many people today are hung up on following rules and denying themselves the good things of life in order to show God how Godly they are. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42282295

Colossians 2:16-23 part 1 08/05/2026

Colossians 2:16-23 part 1 Today Jim will bring us another study in the book of Colossians, as we continue a look at a very real threat to our relationship with God - legalism. These verses are well known, but often misunderstood, and that has led to a lot of misunderstanding. It doesn’t have to be that way, of course. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42282290

Colossians 2:11-15 part 2 08/04/2026

Colossians 2:11-15 part 2 There are certainly things in this life that we can’t be too confident about. The stock market is a good example, as it has ups and downs that often times resembles a roller coaster ride. In the midst of this uncertainty, It’s nice to know, that we can be confident in the really important things...namely our salvation in Christ. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42282275

Colossians 2:11-15 part 1 08/03/2026

Colossians 2:11-15 part 1 Today we’ll move on in our verse by verse study through Colossians as we begin a look at chapter two, verses eleven through fifteen. Here we see some very important admonitions from Paul about the difference between law and grace, and becoming a new creation in Christ, and thus showing the world the difference the Lord makes in our lives. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42282270

Colossians 2:8-10 part 1 07/30/2026

Colossians 2:8-10 part 1 As we continue in Colossians two, pastor Jim will speak extensively about false teachers, and he will encourage us to pursue a life of obedience to Christ rather than chasing spiritual goose bumps. Our scripture reference today is Colossians chapter two, verses eight through ten. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42227975

Colossians 2:5-7 part 2 07/29/2026

Colossians 2:5-7 part 2 Today on Growing in the Word, Pastor Jim Jarrett will continue our study through Colossians, and we’ll see again a warning from Paul about such charlatans. Amazing, isn’t it that these words were written so long ago, and yet have such practical application for us today! /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42227940

Colossians 2:5-7 part 1 07/28/2026

Colossians 2:5-7 part 1 We’re currently enjoying a journey through the book of Colossians. This powerful letter is all about one wonderful fact - Jesus is Lord! Do you think God knew two thousand years ago how relevant these words would be for us today? Of course He did! /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42227915

Colossians 2:1-7 part 2 07/27/2026

Colossians 2:1-7 part 2 Today on Growing in the Word, our teacher, Pastor Jim Jarrett, will show us through a study of God’s word, that there is only one source to turn to for help in becoming a complete person, and it isn’t “self”. Jesus Christ is the answer to life’s problems, and the only road to completeness. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42227890

Colossians 2:1-7 part 1 07/24/2026

Colossians 2:1-7 part 1 To know Jesus and His attributes is to realize that there no reason to follow any other path but the path that takes you to Him. He paid the full price for our sins, and the rewards of living a life pleasing to Him, and accepting Him as your savior are almost impossible to put into words. We’re beginning a study of Colossians chapter two today, so turn there in your Bible and join us. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047730

Colossians 1:24-29 pt 2b 07/23/2026

Colossians 1:24-29 pt 2b Today Jim returns to his series in Colossians. For quite some time now, we’ve been studying the first chapter of this great book, and gaining marvelous insights for our lives. This powerful letter has a central theme - the majesty and power of Jesus Christ, and the great sacrifice He made on the cross. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047720

Colossians 1:24-29 pt 2a 07/22/2026

Colossians 1:24-29 pt 2a Hopelessness is a problem that plagues many people today. Can you imagine facing the hardships of this world without God? That’s the problem for people without hope - they need the hope we find in a relationship with Jesus Christ, Paul addresses our hope of glory in Colossians chapter one. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047705

Colossians 1:24-29 pt 1b 07/21/2026

Colossians 1:24-29 pt 1b Today we’ll resume our verse by verse study through Colossians, as we consider obedience. This life produces a certain amount of suffering for the Christian, but if we remain faithful to God’s word, we’ll make it through! If you’re a parent, you know how happy it makes you when your kids obey and respect your wishes. The same is true with our Heavenly Father. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047695

Colossians 1:24-29 Part 1a 07/20/2026

Colossians 1:24-29 Part 1a We’ll be continuing our series through Colossians here today on the broadcast, as we begin a four day look at the final six verses in chapter one. You’ve no doubt been asked to do something that was a stretching experience for you, that called you to go out of you comfort zone. Well, sometimes our call to ministry will lead us beyond our comfort zone too, and that’s a good thing as we’ll soon see. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047680

Colossians 1:15-20 Part 2b 07/17/2026

Colossians 1:15-20 Part 2b Today we continue our series through the book of Colossians. We will be looking today at chapter one, verses nineteen through twenty. These verses have to do with Jesus Christ and His role as reconciler. Who did He reconcile? Jesus came to earth and died on a cross to reconcile us with God. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047670

Colossians 1:15-20 Part 2a 07/16/2026

Colossians 1:15-20 Part 2a In times of trial it’s comforting to realize that our Lord Jesus Christ is in charge of everything. We are in Colossians chapter one today, and pastor Jim will share some truths about our savior as we study this essential scripture. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047655

Colossians 1:15-20 part 1b 07/15/2026

Colossians 1:15-20 part 1b We’re told in scripture that Jesus is the creator of heaven and earth. So, then what should we do if He really is the God of creation? Pastor Jim Jarrett will pursue that question here today on Growing in the Word. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047640

Colossians 1:15-20 Part 1a 07/14/2026

Colossians 1:15-20 Part 1a Today we’ll focus once again on the first chapter of Colossians, this time in verses fifteen through twenty. Remember that this letter from Paul was written to a group of believers, the Colossians, who had been deceived by false teachers. In the verses we’ll study today, Paul goes about setting the record straight on exactly who Jesus Christ is. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047630

Colossians 1:9-14 part 2 07/13/2026

Colossians 1:9-14 part 2 We’re currently studying the book of Colossians, and today we’ll bring you the second half of a study Jim began last time, dealing with chapter one, verses nine through fourteen. One mistake many people make is believing that you can have a halfway relationship with God. Can you believe in Him, and serve Him, and still walk in the darkness of the world? /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/42047625

Colossians 1:9-14 part 1 07/10/2026

Colossians 1:9-14 part 1 Today on Growing in the Word, we’re going to once again see the folly of such an attitude. Colossians chapter one points us toward our inheritance in heaven...an inheritance that no amount of money can buy! If you had to choose between riches on earth and riches in heaven, what would be your “final answer”? /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/41971000

Colossians 1:3-8 part 2 07/09/2026

Colossians 1:3-8 part 2 When you think about the great men of the Bible, one name that is near the top of everyone’s list is the Apostle Paul. One of his greatest qualities was his selflessness. Today as we continue studying Colossians chapter one, we see this trait quite clearly. Paul is in jail in Rome, and yet his concern is for his brothers in the Colossian church. They’ve been deceived and taken in by some false doctrine, and Paul writes this little letter to help get them back on course. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/41970995

Colossians 1:3-8 part 1 07/08/2026

Colossians 1:3-8 part 1 Today on Growing in the Word as we continue our new series in Colossians, we’ll see that this is the very situation Paul finds himself in. His brothers in the Colossians church had allowed some false teaching to creep into their doctrine. As he always does, Paul comes up with some wonderful advice for the Colossians, and our teacher, Jim Jarrett, will take us through them today. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/41970975

Colossians 1:1-3 part 3 07/07/2026

Colossians 1:1-3 part 3 As Jim has mentioned, this letter to the little church in Colossi was written by Paul, while he was imprisoned. Was he angry at being in jail? No. Was he throwing a pity party? No. He was concerned enough for the Colossians that he sent this powerful letter to them to remind them of the supremacy of Jesus and the need to discern false doctrine from true. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/41970945

Colossians 1:1-3 part 2 07/06/2026

Colossians 1:1-3 part 2 Pastor Jim has just begin a new series going through Colossians, one of the letters the Apostle Paul wrote from a jail cell. He didn’t spend any time feeling sorry for himself in this four chapter letter. As a matter of fact if you didn’t know he was in prison, you would never guess that is where he wrote Colossians. Paul’s message here is simple - Christ is supreme over everything in the universe, and so He should be worshipped and followed. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/41970930

Colossians 1:1-3 part 1 07/03/2026

Colossians 1:1-3 part 1 If you’re looking for practical ways to live the Christian life, then Paul’s epistle to the Colossians is a good place to go. We’ll start with the first three verses of chapter one. As we all know, a relationship with Jesus begins with a changed heart and a reborn life. There is no better example of what the Holy Spirit can do in a life than the Apostle Paul. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/41856735

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