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While history has traditionally seen Acts simply as stories about the Apostles – we now see the book is so much more. It is certainly an account of the eleven disciples after Jesus is raised from the dead, but even more so, it is an account of the early Christians: an account of the Holy spirit, an account of the early church, and most significantly, the account of the continued work of Jesus Christ and God Himself, bringing His living witness to the ends of the Earth through His people. So, come join us this year as we  explore how the Gospel of Christ first changed the world, and as we ourselves learn what it means to let that same gospel change our lives and our world, even today.

Join us as we spend the next year learning what God has to show us in the book of Acts, starting September 14th.

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Micah Labovitch - May 5, 2024

Being Made Mature in Christ

Colossians: A Church Alive in Christ
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When we become a believer in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit starts a work of transformation in us called sanctification. He changes our character through relationships with other believers and through spiritual disciplines like reading our bibles, prayer, and serving. The goal is full maturity, becoming more like Jesus every day.

Scripture References: Colossians 2:1-7

Related Topics: Being Christian, Change, Christian Living, Church Relationships, Community, Confession, Disciple Making, Disciple Making, Disciples, Following Jesus, Generational Disipleship, Holy Living, Holy Spirit, Intentionality, Life with Jesus, Love, Obedience, Prayer, Reading the Bible, Relationships, sanctification, Serving, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Maturity | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "Colossians: A Church Alive in Christ"

What does it mean to be a part of a “church”? And why would God even create “the church” in the first place? Come join us as we study the Letter of Colossians to explore these questions and more, learning and living out together what it means to be His church, fully alive in Christ now and forever!

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Being Made Mature in Christ

Colossians: A Church Alive in Christ
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When we become a believer in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit starts a work of transformation in us called sanctification. He changes our character through relationships with other believers and through spiritual disciplines like reading our bibles, prayer, and serving. The goal is full maturity, becoming more like Jesus every day.

Scripture References: Colossians 2:1-7

Related Topics: Being Christian, Change, Christian Living, Church Relationships, Community, Confession, Disciple Making, Disciple Making, Disciples, Following Jesus, Generational Disipleship, Holy Living, Holy Spirit, Intentionality, Life with Jesus, Love, Obedience, Prayer, Reading the Bible, Relationships, sanctification, Serving, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Maturity | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

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What does it mean to be a part of a “church”? And why would God even create “the church” in the first place? Come join us as we study the Letter of Colossians to explore these questions and more, learning and living out together what it means to be His church, fully alive in Christ now and forever!

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