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Colossians 3:5-11Tony FelichJanuary 21, 2007 ----more---- As people who are dead to self and alive to Christ, we are engaged in a challenging struggle to put away sin and put on Christ-likeness. What must strive after:I. Putting to death sensual sinA. Sexual immoralityB. ImpurityC. PassionD. Evil DesireE. Coventousness/Idolatry II. Putting away relational sinA. AngerB. WrathC. MaliceD. SlanderE. Obscene talkF. Lying How can it be done:III. Putting on the new selfA. Mind RenewalB. Christ-centered

Colossians 3:1-4Tony FelichJanuary 14, 2007 ----more----Your relationship with Christ makes you a new person. I. You are a new personA. Dead to SelfB. Alive to Christ II. You have a new perspectiveA. Set your mind on things that are above....B. Christ is your life now III. You have new ambitionsA. Seek the things that are aboveB. Go after that which is eternally significant IV. You have a new futureA. Eternity with Christ

Colossians 2:16-23Tony FelichDecember 31, 2006 ----more----Spiritual growth comes from a relationship comes from a relationship with Christ, not through outward adherence to religious practices. I. The Theme of Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ II. Spiritual growth comes from God through Christ III. "Religion" threatens spiritual growth: Beware!A. Old Ceremonial/Ritualistic ReligionB. New Ascetic ReligionC. Legalism cannot offer true victory over sin

Angels from the Realms of Glory (Matthew 2:7-12) Pastor Tony Felich December 24, 2006 ----more----The main idea/message of the hymn: Calling all creation to worship Christ THE HYMN STORY- James Montgomery, author of first 4 verses- Scottish/Moravian/writer/poet/prisoner.... ANALYZING AND APPLYING THE HYMN THIS ADVENT- Angels, Shepherds, Sages, Saints, and the rest of creation are called to worship Christ Angels from the realms of glory,wing your flight o'er all the earth;ye who sang creation's storynow proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, come and worship,worship Christ, the newborn king.

God Rest You Merry Gentlemen (Matthew 1:20-23) Pastor Tony Felich December 17, 2006 ----more----The main idea/message of the hymn: in light of sin's hold on us, Christ is the only source of true comfort and joy THE HYMN STORY- Little is known about the origin of this hymn ANALYZING AND APPLYING THE HYMN THIS ADVENT- The first verse sets the tone for the hymn God rest you merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay,Remember Christ our Savior, was born on Christmas Day,To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray! O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy!

O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) Pastor Tony Felich December 10, 2006 ----more----The main idea/message of the hymn: God's magnificent, ancient promise to send the Savior is fulfilled in the most ordinary way. God still works this way in the lives of people! THE HYMN STORY- Written by Phillip Brooks in 1868- Inspired by a trip to the Holy Land- Poem set to music by Organist Lewis Redner- Originally had 5 verses, most hymnals retain 4 verses THE "SIGNIFICANCE" OF BETHLEHEM IN SCRIPTURE- Rachel died there (Gen. 35)- Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz lived there (Ruth)- David came from there (1 Sam. 16-17)- Micah prophesied Messiah would be born there (Mic. 5:2) ANALYZING AND APPLYING THE HYMN THIS ADVENT O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by.Yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight.

O Come All Ye Faithful (Luke 2:12-15) Pastor Tony Felich December 3, 2006 ----more----The main idea of the hymn: Our loyalty in Christ and our worship of Christ are enhanced as we ponder the Incarnation. THE HYMN STORY- Words by John Wade in 1744- Inspired by Wade's desire to encourage his fellow Catholic Christians during a time of persecution- Originally in Latin, translated into English in 1841- Other verses added (for a total of 8), however Wade's original verses are most widely known ANALYZING AND APPLYING THE HYMN CONTENT THIS ADVENT O come, all ye faithful,joyful and triumphant;O come ye; O come ye to Bethlehem!Come, and behold him, born the King of angels! God of God, Light of Light;Lo he abhors not the Virgin's womb:very God, begotten, not created! Sing, choirs of angels;sing in exultation;sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest! Yes, Lord, we greet thee,born this happy morning;Jesus, to thee be all glory given;Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O Come, l

Colossians 2:8-15Tony FelichNovember 12, 2006 ----more---- We must know and understand Christ in order to discern what we see and hear in this world. I. There are competing worldview philosophiesA. Christian (based on Christ)B. Humanistic II. If we claim to have received Christ we must know him well enough to discern what opposes Him (us)A. In Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodilyB. You have been filled with Him (who is the head...)C. You have been circumcised/baptized in/with Him (say what?)D. You were dead, but now have been made alive together with HimE. You have been forgive ALL your trespassersF. He has disarmed and triumphed over all

Colossians 2:6-7Tony FelichNovember 5, 2006

Colossians 2:1-5Tony FelichOctober 22, 2006 ----more----Paul's sentiments toward the people of the Colossian Church reveal what spiritual maturity looks like: I. A deep concern for the well-being of others II. A Heart that is:A. EncouragedB. Knit together with othersC. Intimate with Jesus III. A faith in Christ that is Firm

Colossians 1:24-29Tony FelichOctober 15, 2006   Here, we as a church, have great encouragement and guidance concerning what Redeemer's ministry should be about. Redeemer's Ministry should be about: I. Suffering for ChristA. Jesus gives us our exampleB. Suffering happens in varying degreesC. No Suffering at all? Something is wrong then II. Teamwork for the good of Christ's BodyA. We are part of a team, a family: God's peopleB. We must overcome the "individualism" of our day III. Proclaiming the Word of God about ChristA. Teach and Preach the bible thoroughlyB. Teach how Christ is the focus of all ScriptureC. Teach how Christ is the answer to our lives IV. Guiding people to maturity in ChristA. Teaching and preaching Christ honestly and accuratelyB. Don't settle for superficiality or mediocrity!C. It's not easy, we'll need God's power

Colossians 1:21-23Tony FelichOctober 8, 2006 ----more---- We have been reconciled to God by Christ for the glory of God. I. The ugliness of our lives without Christ. II. Our rescue from Corruption by Christ III. The necessity of our ongoing Hope in Christ

Colossians 1:15-20Tony FelichSeptember 24, 2006

Colossians 1:9-14Tony FelichSeptember 17, 2006 ----more----Paul's prayer reveals God's desire for us to grow to reflect our new citizenship in Christ's Kingdom: I. God desires us to grow:A. In knowledge of His willB. In holinessC. In spiritual powerD. In thankfulness II. To reflect our new citizenship in Christ's Kingdom:A. God has given us a share of an inheritanceB. God has transferred our citizenship to Christ's KingdomC. God has permanently secured our citizenship in Christ's Kingdom

Colossians 1:3-8Tony FelichSeptember 10, 2006 ----more---- The sure sign of gospel grace at work is the fact of a loving community, created out of nothing, that multiplies. I. The Gospel produces a substantial affection toward others in the Body of Christ (3-5)A. Regular prayer for each other (3)B. Thanksgiving when we pray (3-4)C. Based on our eternal relationship with each other in Christ (4-5) II. The Gospel produces fruit that multiplies (6-8)A. Multiplies by Divine design (6)B. Local and Broad multiplication (6-8)

Colossians 1:1-2Tony FelichSeptember 3, 2006 ----more----In his opening salute to the people of God, the Apostle Paul touches on a profound reality that is only true of those who belong to Christ: the experience of grace and peace. I. The Apostle Paul and TimothyA. What is an Apostle II. ColossaeA. What kind of church was this? III. The Saints and Faithful BrothersA. Who are the saints and faithful brothers?B. Would we (you) be called a "saint" or "faithful brother"? IV. Grace and Peace to the Colossian ChurchA. What does this mean?B. How might we also experience this?

Esther 6:1-10:3 Tony Felich August 27, 2006 ----more---- Seemingly random events (even the insomnia of a pagan King) bring all the necessary players (in God's redemptive plan) into human view. - Providential Irony: A really bad day for Haman (6) - Haman hanged: Talk about an awkward moment (7) - Redemption: Esther uses her influence for God's people (8-9) - Feast of Purim: The importance of remembering (9-10)

Esther 3:1-5:14 Tony Felich August 6, 2006 ----more---- Seemingly random events (even the promotion of a powerful and prideful adversary) bring all the necessary players (in God's redemptive plan) into human view. - Haman's promotion and plot (chapter 3) - Mordecai's counter plan (chapter 4) - Esther's uninvited audience with the King (5:1-8) - Haman's plan and preparation to hang Mordecai (5-9-14)

Tony Felich July 30, 2006 ----more---- Seemingly random events bring all the necessary players (in God's redemptive plan) into human view - Queen Vashti Deposed (1:1-21) - Esther is selected to be Queen (2:1-18) - Mordecai foils an assassination (2:19-23)

Ruth 4:1-22 Tony Felich July 23, 2006 ----more---- - Boaz Redeems Ruth (1-12) - Ruth and Boaz Marry (13-17) - The Genealogy of David (18-22)