Grace Bible Church

An Appeal to Forgive & Accept - Philemon 8-25

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Pastor Scott L. Harris

Grace Bible Church, NY

Grace Bible Church

Foundations for an Appeal - Philemon 1-9

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Pastor Scott L. Harris

Grace Bible Church

Greetings & Final Instructions - Colossians 4:10-18

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Pastor Scott L. Harris

Grace Bible Church

Beloved Brothers - Colossians 4:7-9

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Grace Bible Church

Prayer & Witness - Colossians 4:2-6

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Grace Bible Church

Servants & Masters - Colossians 3:22-4:1

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Pastor Scott L. Harris

Grace Bible Church

The Role of Parents, Part 4 - Transitioning Teens

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Pastor Scott L. Harris

Grace Bible Church, NY

May 1, 2011

Doing All in the Name of Jesus - Colossians 3:17   This verse is the culmination of Paul's general exhortations to godly living. If a believer will live according to the Christian virtues explained in the preceding  verses, he will also carry out this command - and if he will carry out this command, he will also carry out the other virtues.

Living on a Higher Plane - Colossians 3:13-14 In this sermon Pastor Harris contrasts the virtues of the Christian with those of the non-Christian demonstrating that followers of Christ are to live on a higher plane.  He also explains the nature of forgiveness and correct popular misconceptions about it.

Mortifying the Flesh, Part 1 - Colossians 3:5-7  As a consequence to being raised up with Christ we are to put to death our former sins. Pastor Harris examines this command of Paul explaining the each of the five sinful practices listed (immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and greed) and their relationship with one another along with the practical means by which each are put to death.

Consequences of Life in Christ - Colossians 3:1-4   Since the true Christian has been raised up with Christ to a new life, there will be change in the purpose of life, the way of thinking, a new nature and a promise of future glory with Him. This change is so radical we call it conversion.

The Superiority of Christ to Legalism - Colossians 3:16-17.  Paul warned the Colossians not to let anyone judge you concerning legalism, asceticism and mysticism. Pastor Harris concentrates in this sermon on the danger of legalism facing the church then, and still facing the church today. He continues on to discuss the opposite danger in our own society of licentiousness

Avoiding Capture by Philosophy - Colossians 2:8. In this sermon Pastor Harris explains Paul's warning to be on guard not to be captured by empty and deceptive philosophy. The warning is still as urgent today as it was then.

The Superiority of Walking with Christ - Colossians 2:6-7  In this passage the apostle Paul lays out the practical means of resisting the deceptions that we will face. Pastor Harris explains what it means to receive Christ, Jesus the Lord, walk in Him and the four evidences of that listed in verse 7.

Paul's Desire & Struggle - Colossians 2:1-5. In this sermon Pastor Harris gives further explanation of Paul's goal for his own life and ministry. Paul labored intensely on behalf of people he had never met because of His love for Christ and His followers. That is a mark of maturity that should be developed in every believer. He wanted to encourage them in the truth so they would be able to withstand the false doctrines that were being proclaimed.

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Paul: A Servant of the Gospel - Colossians 1:24-29. Though Paul was an apostle, he saw himself as a servant of the gospel and the church in a stewardship entrusted to him by God. Because of that he was able to rejoice even in the midst of suffering. God has revealed the mystery of salvation by faith in the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Though the gospel is openly proclaimed, only the saints will respond because the unrighteous refuse to believe it.

The Preeminence of Christ Over the Church - Colossians 1:18-23.   In this sermon Pastor Harris examines the Jesus' supremacy in the church by virtue of His person, nature and work of reconciliation. He also discusses the ramifications of Jesus being the head of the church and not any man or group of men.

The Preeminence of Jesus Over Creation - Colossians 1:15-17.  This passage demonstrates the deity of Jesus as the image of God and the architect, builder and possessor of all Creation. In examining this passage Pastor Harris will also point out the specific reasons the Jehovah Witnesses are absolutely wrong to continue to teach the ancient Arian heresy that Jesus was a created being.

Paul’s Thankfulness
- Colossians 1:3-8. In this sermon Pastor Harris examines the thanksgiving Paul gives for the Colossian believes. They had responded properly to the word of truth, the gospel resulting in their hope of heaven and love for all the saints.