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Jason Tyler Grace, a tattoo artist of over 20 years sits with people he admires to find out how they do what they do. After spending the majority of his life seeking for some kind of meaning, he is now talking with tattooers, creators and thinkers about craft, life, philosophy, approach and what's been learned along the way. You can find Jason on Instagram @jasontylergrace Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-grace68/support
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We all have enemies, but Jesus tells us to love them, do good to them, bless them, and pray for them. The problem is that you and I can't do that. The good news is that Jesus can and will do it through you as you make yourself available to Him. Luke 6:27-28... 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,…
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In Luke 6, Jesus gets approached by the "rule-police" (Pharisees), and Jesus basically teaches them that if rules are keeping you from loving people, then you've taken the rule too far. As Jesus expresses His life through us today, He'll lead us away from being the rule-police and to show grace, mercy, and compassion to others. CONNECT WITH US Are …
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What does the parable of the wineskin mean in Luke 5? Jesus is saying that the new wine of the gospel must be placed in the new wineskin of grace, not into the old wineskins of law! He did not come to mix the new covenant with the old covenant. As Jesus expresses His life through us today, He will lead us to free others from the bondage of religion…
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Jesus invested in messy people. He ate and drank with sinners and tax collectors. If Jesus expresses His life through us today, then we should expect Him to lead us to also invest in and be in relationship with the sinners and tax collectors of our day. Luke 5:31-32... 31 Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. …
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Before healing a paralytic brought to Him by some of his friends, Jesus declared, "Friend, your sins are forgiven." If you've put your faith in Jesus for salvation, you have complete forgiveness in Him. Now, He will use you to share the gospel with others so that He can declare to them the same thing as they respond to Him in faith. CONNECT WITH US…
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What do we do if we feel invisible in this world? How do we respond to those who feel invisible? In Luke 5, Jesus comes across someone who probably felt invisible, untouchable, and like he was on the outside looking in. Jesus noticed him, pulls him in for an embrace, and gives him a place to belong. He'll do the same thing through us today as He ex…
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In Luke 5, Simon Peter receives his calling. Jesus called him to fish for people. Jesus has a unique calling on your life which represents the way He will express His life through you as you! Luke 5:10... Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://w…
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People often use the phrase, "Share the gospel, and if necessary, use words," but when you look at the way Jesus lived during His earthly ministry, He did use words! He met people's needs and shared the good news of the Kingdom of God, and He will do the same through us as He expresses His life through His Church. Luke 4:43...But he said, “I must p…
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During Jesus' earthly ministry, He helped people who were attacked and held captive by evil in this world. Jesus continues to do that today as He expresses His life through you. As you make yourself available to Him, He continues to push back the darkness and fight evil in our world. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.…
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What is your purpose? What are you here on earth to do? In Luke 4:14-30, we see Jesus' purpose, and if He expresses His Life through us, then it becomes our purpose too. What is it? To selflessly serve needy people. Luke 4:18-19... 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to p…
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As we begin our "Life Expressed" Sermon Series on the Gospel of Luke, we look at Luke 1:1-4, where Dr. Luke shares how and why he wrote the Gospel account of Luke. Luke carefully investigated the life of Jesus according to eyewitness accounts and wrote an orderly account that is widely respected for his brilliant writing and accuracy as a historian…
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Guest Speaker, Larry Robbins, walks us through his journey of being fired as a Senior Pastor, divorced by his wife, and facing confusion, doubts, and depression. Through all of that suffering, God was faithful and revealed what real freedom in Christ looks like. Larry was set free to enjoy and experience life in Christ that had always been there bu…
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The God of the universe was coming into the world, and while many did not receive Him, those who did were born of God, given a new nature, and became children of God. The same is true today. If you've received Jesus' gift of salvation, you are not who you once were. You have God's spiritual DNA running through you and have become a child of God. Jo…
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John the Baptist came to be a witness and testify about Jesus. As believers today, the Holy Spirit uses us as witnesses and to testify about Jesus as well. What a privilege to be a part of God's Kingdom work here on earth! John 1:6-8... 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so …
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Jesus is the life (zoe) and the light of the world, and as we put our faith in Him for salvation, we receive His life and light into our lives. No matter how dark things get in our lives or this world we live in, we have abundant life in Him. John 1:4-5... 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the dark…
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The gospel of John gives us a cosmic perspective of the birth of Christ. In the first 3 verses of the opening chapter, John declares the deity of Jesus and that He was the agent of creation. John 1:1-3... In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were…
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God uses small things in big ways. We see this in the feeding of the 5,000, and we see this in the way He uses Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes that are sent all over the world. As we trust God with small things, He can use them in big ways to make great impact on others. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialh…
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When faced with anxiety, fear, or worry, often times we try to take matters into our own hands and turn to God as a last resort. Dr. Aaron Glover walks through 2 Chronicles 20:1-12, showing us how seeking God first will lead us to experience the victory we have in Christ! 2 Chronicles 12:12.... We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. CO…
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During the election season, it can be so easy to be overcome by fear over the outcome. But Paul tells us that God does not give us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and sound judgment. As the people of God, we walk by faith over fear! 2 Timothy 1:7…For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment. CONN…
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As we develop the rhythm of walking in the good works that God prepared in advance for us, we will experience Jesus expressing His Life in service to others through us. Richard Foster says, “True service comes from a relationship with the divine Other deep inside." CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/i…
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God is a relational Being in and of Himself. Being made in His image, makes you and I relational beings. We were created to be in relationships with others. God even said it is not good for man to be alone. As we walk with Jesus, He will lead us into a rhythm of being involved in biblical, authentic community with others. CONNECT WITH US Are you ne…
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During His earthly ministry, Jesus had a rhythm of getting away to spend time in silence and solitude, and if He lives in you, you will experience Him leading you to do the same. He'll use it to experience intimacy in His relationship with you. Psalm 46:10 - Be still and know that I am God. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https…
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We don't read the Bible as a religious duty, as a book of rules, for inspiration, or to have more knowledge. We read to know Jesus and to experience intimacy with Him. We meditate on Scripture as A.W. Tozer says so that we may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and center of our hearts.…
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Developing a rhythm of relational prayer is foundational to experiencing intimacy in our relationship with Christ. Relational prayer involves both talking to Jesus and listening for His voice all throughout each day. Keep it short. Keep it simple. Keep it honest. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-…
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Developing a rhythm of being acutely aware of Jesus' presence and personality is necessary to experience the intimate relationship and abundant life you already have in a spiritual union with Him. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to https://www.colonialhil…
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Spiritual disciplines are not a checklist of things we ought to do to be good Christians. They are more like rhythms of grace that lead us deeper into the fellowship and intimate relationship we have with Christ! In this introductory message to this new sermon series, we look at how as we walk with Jesus, He will lead us into rhythms of grace that …
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At CHBC, we have 4 core values that drive who we are as a church. In this sermon, we dive into those core values from a biblical standpoint and show how they apply to each one of us in our lives. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? Go to https://www.colonialhills.com/im-new/ Want to Discover LIFE in Christ? Go to https://www.colonialhill…
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Many of us experience unrest in our lives from physical exhaustion, sin struggles, relational conflict, and just the general dissatisfaction and emptiness we sometimes feel. But the Bible tells us that there is a Sabbath-rest for the people of God. Jesus is our rest, and as we keep our eyes fixed on Him, we will experience His rest no matter what s…
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Does 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 teach that people who commit certain sins won't go to heaven? Does it teach that those who live in persistent sin are not true Christians? No, that's not what that verse means. Let's dive into the context and see what this passage really means and how it applies to us today. CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Colonial Hills? G…
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Jesus' model of discipleship during His earthly ministry was relational discipleship, and He expresses His life through us, He will lead us into relational discipleship in our own lives as well. Through authentic, Spirit-led relationships, we can know others and be truly known by them as we participate in the "one-anothers" of Scripture together. C…
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Deny yourself? Die to self? Must I decrease? Is this the way to live the Christian life? No, the New Testament writers of Scripture tell us that your old self already died and that you've become a new creation in Christ. If you are already dead and have already become a new self in Christ, then why would you need to die to self? In Christ, you are …
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Some will use Malachi 3:8-10 to say that tithing is commanded for all people. They'll teach that God will bless you with more if you are faithful to tithe. But that is not what that verse means. This passage is addressed to the nation of Israel under the Old Covenant. As New Covenant believers, we give from our hearts which is a work of God's grace…
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Some will tell you that if you are not fully committed to following Jesus then you should be worried about standing before Jesus one day and hear Him say, "Depart from me, for I never knew you." But that is not what that verse means. If you've received salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone then you have eternal security. Matt…
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Sometimes Jeremiah 29:11 is used to say that it is God’s will for every believer to become whole, healthy, and successful in every area of life. That is not what that verse means. God does not promise a life of prosperity in every area of life. Let's dive into the context of Jeremiah 29:11 and talk about what it really means and how it applies to o…
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In Mark 1:15, Jesus says to repent (metanoia) and believe the good news. Some will say that means salvation is a 2-step process of repenting of your sins and believing in Jesus to be saved, but that is not what that verse means. Metanoia means to change your mind. Jesus was saying to change your mind about what you were believing about the Messiah …
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Many people say that because Jesus didn't come to abolish the law that this means we still live by the law today, but that is not what that verse means! Jesus came to fulfill the law, and because He has fulfilled the Law, we live by the Spirit and not by the law as New Covenant believers today. Matthew 5:17... “Do not think that I have come to abol…
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Many people will quote 2 Chronicles 7:14 today to mean that if we turn to God as a nation then our country will turn around. We'll find moral, political, and economic healing. But is that really what this verse means? No! 2 Chronicles 7:14 was addressed to the nation of Israel under the Old Covenant. We are not Israel, and we live under the New Cov…
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1 John 1:9 is often taught as a verse about ongoing confession of sin for forgiveness or to restore fellowship with Jesus, but that is not what that verse means! John is addressing Gnostic unbelievers and showing them that if they confess they are sinners (which they did not believe) they will be forgiven and be saved. 1 John 1:9 is a verse about a…
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Philippians 4:13 is one of the most famous verses in all of the Bible, but many have stripped it out of context and use it as an inspirational slogan to tray and accomplish their dreams and goals. That's not what that verse means. In its context, Paul is talking about contentment. Jesus gives him the strength to be content in whatever situation he …
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VBS Sunday is a family worship service where we sing VBS songs, celebrate what God did throughout VBS week, and recap all of the messages we learned! The kids sing on stage and help lead us in worship! Jesus is a good reason to have a party! Everyone is invited to the party! Celebrate the good news! Jesus is the Life of the party! You can be a part…
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In today's message, Guest Speaker, Dr. Aaron Glover, contrasts Old Testament practices and beliefs with the reality of Christ's teachings and the Christian faith, emphasizing that believers enjoy a direct and personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus is the cornerstone of God's spiritual house and that b…
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In today's message, our Discipleship Pastor, Steve Alberts walks us through personal struggles and encourages us to put our struggles up against God's holiness and majesty. We delve into the poetic structure and personal nature of Psalm 145, highlighting God's faithfulness and transcendent perspective. We explore the tension between God's greatness…
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Paul makes his final greetings here, and the temptation can be to think that there isn't much application for us today. However, what we see is how important team ministry was to the early church and therefore is for us today as well. We all have a role to play in ministry as Jesus expresses His life through us. Colossians 4:7-18... 7 Tychicus will…
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How do we approach outsiders when the church is becoming a minority in the culture we live in? The early church was certainly a minority in their culture, and in this section, Paul has something to say being wise in the way we act towards those outside the church. Colossians 4:2-6... 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And…
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The gospel transforms the way we do relationships within our homes. As Paul continues this practical section, he outlines how being a new creation in Christ applies to being a husband, wife, parent, and child. Colossians 3:18-4:1... 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be h…
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As Paul continues to make practical applications that flow from our new life in Christ, he tells us to allow peace to rule in our hearts, let the message of Christ dwell among us, and do everything in the name of the Lord. Colossians 3:15-17... 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. An…
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As Paul continues to make practical application to our new life in Christ, he teaches us to put on the clothes of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and love. These clothes are an outworking of the new creation we become in Christ at the moment of salvation. Colossians 3:12-14...12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, …
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In this section, Paul begins the practical section of the letter by giving us a list of things not to do as new creations in Christ. These commands are not prescriptions to be a better Christian but rather descriptions of who we are as new creations in Christ. Colossians 3:5-11... 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: …
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What does it mean to set your hearts and minds above? What does it mean that your life is now hidden with Christ in God? We answer those questions in this sermon! Colossians 3:1-4... Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not…
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The resurrection changes everything! On the 3rd day after Jesus' death on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, Jesus was raised from the dead. He defeated the power of sin and death forever, and He offers us forgiveness and eternal life by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. John 20:30-31... 30 Jesus performed many other signs in…
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