Christ Above All

Living a Life Anchored in Jesus

Sermon 1: Christ, Our Supreme Foundation

Text: Colossians 1:1–14
Theme: Ground your life in the gospel of grace and truth.
Focus: Paul’s prayer reveals what mature faith looks like—gospel-rooted, hope-fueled, and fruit-bearing.

Sermon 2: Christ, the Image of the Invisible God

Text: Colossians 1:15–23
Theme: Exalt Christ above all—He is preeminent in all things.
Focus: Contend against cultural shrinkage of Jesus. Paul’s Christology confronts every competing ideology.

Sermon 3: Christ in You, the Hope of Glory

Text: Colossians 1:24–2:5
Theme: Proclaim Christ with endurance and clarity.
Focus: Suffering for the gospel is not failure—it’s faithfulness. Paul’s ministry shows how to labor with eternal purpose.

Sermon 4: Rooted and Built Up in Christ

Text: Colossians 2:6–15
Theme: Live deeply rooted in the truth of Christ.
Focus: Paul warns of deceptive philosophy and champions spiritual fullness in Christ alone.

Sermon 5: Reject Religious Legalism

Text: Colossians 2:16–23
Theme: Walk in grace, not religious performance.
Focus: Legalism looks holy but robs freedom. Paul’s message is liberating: Jesus is enough.

Sermon 6: Put on the New Self

Text: Colossians 3:1–17
Theme: Let Christ shape your character and community.
Focus: This is Christian living—killing sin, wearing Christ, living in community shaped by peace, word, and gratitude.

Sermon 7: Honor Christ in Every Role

Text: Colossians 3:18–4:1
Theme: Make Christ Lord of your home, work, and relationships.
Focus: Paul’s vision for Spirit-filled relationships remains radically counter-cultural and deeply relevant.

Sermon 8: Faithful and Watchful (in All Things)

Text: Colossians 4:2–18
Theme: Finish well, walk wisely, and never go it alone.
Focus: Paul ends with practical wisdom, a call to mission, and a picture of gospel partnership.