Make no mistake, a 28-day break from devices will help to reset our sleep cycles, reset our marriages, and reset our relationships with those we love. That said, you don’t have to participate in the fast in order to be accepted as a member or attendee at Colonial! We are not adding law to grace, and no matter your relationship with your phone or social media, you are always welcome here! I do hope, however, that you will at least pray about joining us on this 28-day journey, that you might disco...
Jul 21, 2025•54 min
Keep your eyes on Jesus. Practice Remembering. Remain Grateful. And you will find yourself paddling toward the source. And you will stand in AWE before the majestic source of life - Jesus Christ. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org
Jul 14, 2025•37 min
This sermon encourages listeners to celebrate progress but never settle , emphasizing that God's ultimate glory is the true goal. Drawing parallels between the July 4th celebration of hard-won independence and ongoing church renovations, the speaker illustrates the importance of perseverance beyond initial victories . The sermon uses the Transfiguration of Jesus as a core biblical example, highlighting four key lessons: the necessity of surrounding oneself with the right people , God providing g...
Jul 06, 2025•26 min
This source presents a sermon on the biblical story of Cain and Abel . The speaker dissects Genesis 4, focusing on Cain's sin, God's judgment, and the subsequent mercy shown. Key themes explored include the corrupting nature of sin , symbolized by Cain's lack of remorse and his lie to God, and the concept of collective responsibility versus individualism . The sermon also highlights how the cry of Abel's blood demands justice, but ultimately emphasizes the "better word" of forgiveness offered th...
Jun 29, 2025•45 min•Ep. 20
This sermon interprets Genesis 4 , focusing on the story of Cain and Abel to illustrate human sin and God's mercy . It examines Eve's initial joy and high expectations for Cain, contrasting them with Abel's less celebrated birth . The speaker explains God's "regard" for Abel's offering was due to his heartfelt generosity and offering of "first and best," unlike Cain's resentful attitude. The sermon highlights Cain's subsequent anger as a "second temptation story" mirroring Adam and Eve's fall, e...
Jun 22, 2025•41 min•Ep. 19
This sermon explores Genesis chapter 3, focusing on Adam and Eve's response to God's judgment, God's provision, and their banishment from the Garden of Eden. The speaker highlights Adam's act of faith in naming Eve "life" after hearing God's promise of a coming deliverer. The sermon then emphasizes God's "costly grace" in providing animal skin coverings, contrasting them with humanity's inadequate attempts at self-covering through good works or religious duties, and foreshadowing the ultimate sa...
Jun 15, 2025•41 min•Ep. 18
This sermon focuses on Genesis 3, exploring the consequences of the fall of humanity and God's subsequent judgments. It systematically addresses the curses placed upon the serpent, the woman, and the man , detailing the specific pains and hardships each faces as a result of their sin. However, the speaker emphasizes that within these judgments, there is also an immediate revelation of God's plan for redemption , highlighted by the promise of the "seed of the woman" who will ultimately overcome t...
Jun 08, 2025•44 min•Ep. 17
This text is a sermon based on Genesis chapter 3, focusing on the biblical account of the fall of Adam and Eve. The speaker examines the immediate consequences of their sin, highlighting the tendency to hide from God and truth and the avoidance of personal responsibility. The sermon emphasizes the gravity and pervasiveness of sin in human nature, arguing that a true understanding of one's own sinfulness is necessary to grasp the transformative power of the gospel and the offer of forgiveness and...
Jun 01, 2025•43 min•Ep. 16
This sermon explores the Christian doctrine of the fall of humanity as depicted in Genesis 3. The speaker discusses how the serpent, identified as Satan , uses half-truths to tempt Adam and Eve, leading to their disobedience and the introduction of sin and death into the world. The sermon highlights that the fall resulted in the spiritual death and alienation of humanity from God, and it concludes by reflecting on God's merciful approach to Adam and Eve after their sin, posing the question, " Wh...
May 25, 2025•35 min•Ep. 15
Adam and Eve chose to disobey God, even though they knew it would lead to death, the Second Adam, the Lamb of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, practiced total submission to God’s Word in the garden of Gethsemane, knowing full well it would lead to His death on a Roman cross…a cross that He did not deserve…but a cross that would break the curse of sin that began so long ago when Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagra...
May 18, 2025•44 min
This excerpt from a sermon explores the problem of evil as presented in Genesis chapter 3 . The speaker identifies the serpent in the Garden of Eden as a representation of evil and addresses the difficult question of the origin of evil and the serpent's presence in a perfect creation. Drawing on other biblical texts, specifically Revelation, Ezekiel, and Isaiah , the sermon identifies the serpent with Satan , a fallen angel who rebelled against God out of pride. While acknowledging the limitatio...
May 11, 2025•47 min•Ep. 13
Drawing upon Psalm 118:24, this sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing and living fully in the present day , highlighting that "this is the day the Lord has made." The speaker encourages listeners to find opportunities to praise God today for His protection and provision, even amidst challenges. Furthermore, the message urges believers to actively resist negativity and find joy in God's presence. Finally, the sermon stresses that today is the prime opportunity to bring glory to God throug...
May 04, 2025•25 min
Marriage was designed by God for God’s glory, and so it is unreasonable to hope that our marriages will flourish when one or both of the spouses dishonor God with their unbelief. I hope we will all be grateful that God’s created intention for sex, sexuality, and marriage is clearly presented in the Garden prior to sin. That picture gives us a foundation for our lives, our sexuality, our marriages, and our families. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more in...
Apr 27, 2025•40 min•Ep. 12
The sermon delivered by Pastor Greg begins with a reading from Mark 16:1-8, recounting the discovery of Jesus's empty tomb by Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome. Pastor Greg draws a parallel between the initial despair of these women and the disappointment of Kansas City Royals fans during a pivotal baseball game, illustrating how seemingly hopeless situations can have unexpected comebacks. The sermon then explores three key lessons: God's ability to respond to the impossible, ...
Apr 20, 2025•27 min
This audio recording captures a Sunday sermon delivered by campus pastor Mark Potter on Easter. Potter begins by recounting the creation story in Genesis, emphasizing humanity's unique creation in God's image and God's subsequent love for humankind. He then connects this to the events of Holy Week, drawing parallels between the days of creation and the days leading up to Jesus's resurrection. Focusing on the Gospel of John's account of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, Potter highlights her enco...
Apr 20, 2025•31 min
This audio recording captures a sermon delivered on the first day of Holy Week, connecting the biblical narratives of the Garden of Eden and the Garden of Gethsemane . The speaker contrasts Adam , the first man, with Jesus , the second Adam, highlighting their responses to temptation, confrontation, and intercession within these pivotal garden settings. The sermon explores how Adam's disobedience brought sin into the world, while Jesus's obedience and sacrifice in Gethsemane offer redemption for...
Apr 13, 2025•33 min•Ep. 11
This audio recording captures a sermon delivered by Pastor Jim West on April 6, 2025, focusing on the biblical book of Genesis, specifically chapter 2. The sermon explores the creation narrative, highlighting that work was intended as a positive aspect of human flourishing before the fall of man . Pastor West discusses the significance of the two named trees in the Garden of Eden: the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil , emphasizing that the latter was not inherently bad...
Apr 06, 2025•43 min•Ep. 10
This audio recording captures a church service led by Jim West, focusing on a detailed exposition of Genesis 2:4-14. The sermon centers on the creation of man and the Garden of Eden, addressing the common scholarly perspective that Genesis 2 presents a separate creation narrative from Genesis 1. Pastor West refutes this idea, arguing instead that Genesis 2 offers a more specific, personal account focusing on God's relationship with humanity, complementing the broader scope of Genesis 1. He highl...
Mar 30, 2025•39 min•Ep. 9
This audio recording captures a church sermon delivered by Jim West on March 23, 2025, focusing on the biblical concept of the seventh day of creation in Genesis. West emphasizes the unique nature of the seventh day as a day of God's rest, highlighting its significance through repetition in the text and its distinction from the other creation days. He connects this idea to the Fourth Commandment to observe the Sabbath, explaining its dual purpose of remembering God as both creator and redeemer, ...
Mar 23, 2025•35 min•Ep. 8
This audio recording from a church service on March 16, 2025, centers on a passage from John 8 about the adulterous woman brought before Jesus. The sermon uses this biblical story to illustrate God's grace and offer of second chances to those burdened by their sins, no matter how significant they may seem. It emphasizes that Jesus confronts accusers , leaving individuals to face their sin before a merciful savior. The message encourages listeners not to be intimidated by judgment and to recogniz...
Mar 16, 2025•25 min
This source presents a sermon focusing on the Genesis creation narrative, specifically days four through six. The speaker analyzes God's creation of light, sea creatures, birds, land animals, and ultimately, humanity. A key theme is that humans are uniquely created in God's image, setting them apart from all other living beings. The sermon emphasizes that this divine image grants humans intrinsic value, responsibility for stewardship of creation, and the capacity for a personal relationship with...
Mar 09, 2025•48 min•Ep. 7
This sermon centers on Psalms 23, emphasizing God's role as a reliable and righteous leader. The speaker uses the analogy of sheep and a shepherd to illustrate humanity's need for divine guidance. It asserts that God intimately knows each individual and has a specific plan for their life. Guidance through prayer, scripture, and godly counsel are highlighted as essential for aligning with God's will. Ultimately, the sermon argues that God leads believers on the right paths to bring glory to Himse...
Mar 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1
God’s attributes…His eternal power and His divine nature…have been communicated to us through the brilliance of God’s creation. You are currently breathing air because our atmosphere is perfectly arranged to provide the perfect amount of oxygen for your heart to distribute to your body. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org...
Feb 23, 2025•40 min•Ep. 6
We will seek to understand the text from the perspective of the first listeners, and we will trust God to reveal His truth to us in a way that makes sense of reality as we find it in the 21st century. More than anything else, we need remember that this is God’s self-revelation to His creation. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org...
Feb 16, 2025•36 min•Ep. 5
God loves you more than you will ever know. His beauty and majesty is evident in all that has been made, and particularly in the power, promise, comfort, and blessing of LIGHT. I implore you to stop running from His light but rather run to it! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org...
Feb 09, 2025•45 min•Ep. 4
We need not have blind faith in a Personal beginning; instead, we appeal to the evidence to suggest that a Personal beginning is the most reasonable answer. The infinite, personal, triune God is there, and He is NOT silent! And that is reasonable, right? If, in the beginning, God created this remarkable universe with staggering design, and if that God made human beings in His image as relational, free, moral creatures, it stands to reason that the Creator would speak to His creation, and that is...
Feb 02, 2025•48 min•Ep. 3
This sermon by Pastor Jim West argues for the reasonableness of the Genesis 1:1 creation account. He contrasts a Christian worldview, grounded in the belief that God created the universe, with philosophical naturalism, which posits an impersonal origin. West uses philosophical arguments and scientific findings, particularly concerning the fine-tuning of the universe and the complexity of DNA, to support his claim that a personal creator offers a more compelling explanation for the existence and ...
Jan 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 2
This sermon excerpt from Jim West discusses the pervasive biblical illiteracy in modern American culture. He argues that a lack of biblical understanding contributes to many societal problems and proposes a multi-year study of Genesis as a foundational solution. West addresses questions about the book's authorship, historical accuracy, and compatibility with science, emphasizing the importance of Genesis as a truthful account of creation and humanity's relationship with God. He contends that und...
Jan 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1
The sermon discusses finding your divine purpose in Christ. The speaker uses the story of “Charlie the mailman,” who left his prestigious job to pursue a calling to serve others. The speaker also discusses the Apostle Paul, whose plans were disrupted, but whose purpose never changed. Paul describes himself as a servant , called to be an apostle , and set apart for the gospel . The speaker challenges listeners to examine their purpose and ensure they are living the purpose God intended for them. ...
Jan 12, 2025•33 min
Pastor Mark's sermon uses the biblical account of Jesus washing his disciples' feet to illustrate true greatness as humble service . He identifies five pitfalls of pride —control, comparison, competition, criticism, and credit-seeking—that hinder such service. The sermon emphasizes that following Jesus's example of servant leadership brings blessings , exemplified by a story of a birthday party for a prostitute. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to prioritize selfless service over sel...
Jan 12, 2025•31 min
