Colossians 1.18b Christ is the Beginning
What does it mean when it says that Christ is the beginning in verse 18b? Is it chronological or is it speaking of his status over the church?
Jul 20, 2025•33 min
Grace Presbyterian Church
The newest sermons from Grace Presbyterian Church on SermonAudio.
Last refreshed: ⓘ
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
Colossians 1.18a Christ is the Head
What does it mean when Paul says that Christ is the Head? He is the Source of her life. He unites us to himself and under himself. And he governs his body.
Jul 13, 2025•39 min
Colossians 1.17 Christ is the Eternal Sustainer
Jesus is who he is. What does that mean for God's people? It is reminiscent of the One who revealed himself in the burning bush to Moses (Ex. 3).
Jul 06, 2025•32 min
Colossians 1.15b-16 Christ is the Creator
What does 'firstborn' mean in this text? Does it mean first to be 'born'? Let us consider it ...
Jun 29, 2025•34 min
Colossians 1.15a Christ is the Image of God
What does it mean for Christ to be the Image of the invisible God? God of God, Light of Light, begotten, not made? Find out in the sermon ...
Jun 22, 2025•36 min
Colossians 1.15-20 The Christ Hymn of Colossae
What is the Source of our hope and comfort? What is the foundation of our spiritual life and maturity? It is found in this 'Christ hymn of Colossae.'
Jun 15, 2025•37 min
Colossians 1.14 Gospel Union
Our union with Christ is mysterious, essential, and unbreakable. Let us be reminded as we consider our entire redemption in Christ.
Jun 01, 2025•31 min
Colossians 1.13 Gospel Transfer
Today we are considering the nature of our deliverance and the nature of our transfer into God's Kingdom.
May 25, 2025•35 min
Colossians 1.12-14 Gospel Redemption
What do we need in order to grow in spiritual maturity? We need a complete redemption. So, let us give thanks for the redemption we have in Christ!
May 18, 2025•31 min
Colossians 1.11 Gospel Power
There is a need for spiritual maturity in the Christian life. But how do we fulfill it? Paul answers that question for us.
May 11, 2025•37 min
Colossians 1.9-10 Gospel Knowledge
Christianity is naturally doctrinal and creedal. It is one of the most intellectual religions in the world. The main subject of our knowledge is God himself. And it is not information that stays stored up in someone's mind, but it is to be put into practice.
May 04, 2025•32 min
Colossians 1.9-14 Gospel Maturity
Paul's major concern for the Colossians was their spiritual growth and maturity. So, it should be our concern for the people of God today.
Apr 27, 2025•34 min
Colossians 1.7-8 Gospel Ministry
If it is essential that the gospel must go out and increase, what are the means of that increase? It can be summarized in the need of gospel ministers who are devoted to the grace of God in the word of truth.
Apr 13, 2025•35 min
Colossians 1.5b-6 Gospel Increase
Following our Men's Leadership Conference, we are still discussing the need for the gospel to bear fruit and increase. We consider this text in its relation to Genesis 1.28, Isaiah 54.1-3, 55.11 and Matthew 28.18-19, in the Great Commission.
Apr 06, 2025•40 min
Session 2: Hospitality - The Key to Reaching the Nations
In our second session, Rev. Richard Bout discusses how hospitality is the key to reaching the nations, people of different backgrounds, as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission.
Apr 05, 2025•51 min
Session 3: Thriving, Not Surviving in the Ups and Downs of Ministry
In our third session, Rev. Richard Bout discusses how God wants his servants to thrive, not just survive, in ministry. Ministry burnout is a real thing and God's servants must be spiritually prepared for the battle they will face in the ministry.
Apr 05, 2025•28 min
Session 1: Effective Missions Begins at Home
Rev. Richard Bout discusses how effective missions begins at home, in our families and in our local churches.
Apr 05, 2025•50 min
Colossians 1.3-5a Gospel Thanksgiving
What is the content of our prayers? Would some of it be thanksgiving? What are we thankful for? Is it that the gospel is bearing fruit in our lives and in the world? Let us consider Paul's thanksgiving for the Colossians ...
Mar 23, 2025•34 min
Colossians 1.1-2 A Letter for Grace Presbyterian Church
In this introduction, we cover the background and occasion for Paul's letter to the Colossians. There were familiar false teachings spreading through the church and they needed correction. Like they say, 'there is nothing new under the sun.'
Mar 16, 2025•34 min
Daniel 12.4-13 Go Your Way
When will all things come to an end? When will Christ arrive with his kingdom? The rest of this chapter in Daniel is a reminder of the way the world is, the suffering that God's people will go through, but also, it is a call persevere.
Mar 09, 2025•34 min
Daniel 11.2-12.3 Awaiting the Appointed Time
God is the Author of history. In this text, there is a lot of history, but God's will for his people is underlying this entire section. Let us find out what that is ...
Mar 02, 2025•46 min
Daniel 10.1-11.1 There's More Than Meets the Eye
Many have been duped into believing that we wrestle against flesh and blood. We believe that a political victory is what Christians need to usher in the kingdom of God. That is a different picture than what the Scriptures paints for us.
Feb 23, 2025•36 min
Daniel 9.20-27 The Hope of the New Covenant
As we consider a very difficult text, we need to stick to some basic rules of interpretation. 1) Consider the context. 2) Interpret Scripture with Scripture. 3) Stick to what is clear and not to speculation. Let us consider a hotly debated text in Daniel 9.20-27.
Feb 09, 2025•38 min
Daniel 9.1-19 Praying in a Fallen World
We can fill our prayers with only petitions of self-interest. But is this how we were taught to pray? Let us consider Daniel's prayer of response to what has been revealed to him.
Feb 02, 2025•39 min
Daniel 8.26-27 A Response to Life in the World
How we believe Christ will return, often informs how we respond to life in a fallen world. How are we to respond? Daniel gives us an example in 8.26-27.
Jan 26, 2025•35 min
Daniel 8.1-27 Life in a Fallen World
In his second vision, Daniel struggles to understand the vision, while we are on the other side of God's revelation which helps us interpret his vision. There are specific historical characters and events that are revealed. And the angel gave a similar response as Jesus gave his disciples as to when the end will take place.
Jan 19, 2025•37 min
Daniel 7.1-28 The Glory of the Son
What is the ground of your hope as you realize that you are surrounded by ferocious beasts? Is it in the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man? This chapter is the fulfillment of Daniel's name.
Jan 12, 2025•41 min
Daniel 6.1-28 The Den of Deliverance
When facing life's greatest challenges, who do we rely on? Daniel was surrounded by corrupt politicians who were seeking to have him executed. They conspired against him, but the Lord showed up once again.
Jan 05, 2025•36 min
Daniel 5.1-31 The Final Feast
What is the difference between the life of King Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar? One humbled himself before God, the other didn't. Whose example would you follow?
Dec 29, 2024•36 min
Daniel 4.1-37 The King, Humbled and Exalted
In this text, we see the humbling and exaltation of a king who was stubborn in his pride. He was reminded that God is the ultimate sovereign and we are to swear allegiance to him above all. But also, this is a message of hope for those who are lost in their sin.
Dec 22, 2024•41 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android