Colossians

A busy city. A growing empire. A culture disregarding truth. A faithful church. This was the city of Colossae. And while imprisoned 1,200 miles away in Rome, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to believers in Colossae. He reminded them that Jesus isn't just a character in God's story—He is the Author of that story! Jesus is first, before, and above all things. This series will compel all of us to wrestle with crucial questions like: Is Jesus above all things in your life? How can you make Jesus first in your life? Join us for this exciting sermon series in Colossians.

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Colossians | Lesson 1: One Epic Prayer

Week 1 |

Has anyone ever prayed over your life like your future depended on it? In our first lesson called 'One Epic Prayer,' Caleb Walden helps us to step into Paul's plea for new Christians (people he's never even met) to remember that following Jesus is always worth it. This Lesson on Colossians 1:3-14 isn't just for first-century Christians... it's a timely reminder for all of us to stop chasing empty desires and pursue the life God is leading us toward. His plan for our lives is better than anything we could script on our own.

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Colossians | Lesson 2: The Supremacy of Christ

Week 2 |

In a world obsessed with filters, curated profiles, and highlight reels, Jesus' supremacy reminds us that He is the real, unchanging image of God. In this lesson, 'The Supremacy of Christ,' Naomi Medrano explores how Paul’s words in Colossians 1:15-23 confront our need to present a perfect image and invites us to anchor our identity in the Jesus. If you're tired of faking it or feeling the pressure to look like you 'have it alltogether,' this lesson will ground you in the hope, truth, and freedom only Jesus offers... because He is supreme!!!

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Colossians | Lesson 3: The Mystery of All Time Revealed

Week 3 |

Do you like a good mystery with the likes of Agatha Christie, Columbo, or Sherlock Holmes? What if the greatest mystery of all time has already been revealed—and it changes everything? In this week’s lesson, Brian Marston unpacks Colossians 1:24-25 and shows how the gospel—once a hidden mystery—is now fully known! Through stories, Scripture, and real-life application, you'll discover that you’ve been entrusted with a mission far bigger than yourself.

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Colossians | Lesson 4: The Triumph of the Cross

Week 4 |

What if the battle you're fighting has already been won? In Colossians 2:6-15, Paul doesn’t just remind us of Christ’s victory—he declares it boldly. This message unpacks how the cross wasn’t just a symbol of sacrifice, but the ultimate display of power over sin, shame, and spiritual darkness. Join Michael Johnson (Pastor of Shepherd's East Valley campus) as he walks through this triumphant passage and shows how Jesus’ victory shapes your identity, fuels your faith, and empowers your freedom today. It's time to stop striving and start living in the triumph of the cross.

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Colossians | Lesson 5: Raised with Christ

Week 5 |

What if your everyday life reflected the resurrection of Jesus? How do you shed the habits of your old self and walk confidently in your renewed identity? In this powerful lesson on Colossians 3:1–11, Susana Garcia-Colón invites us to live with laser-focused intention not on what fades, but on what lasts because it's more than a mindset... it’s a daily transformation.

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Colossians | Lesson 6: The Virtues that Matter

Week 6 |

The world consistently tells us that if we want to become better, we must achieve the most. However, what if the key to real transformation isn’t about achieving—but becoming more like Jesus? In 'The Virtues That Matter,' Woodland Hills Campus Pastor Chester Nisperos unpacks Colossians 3:12–14 and shows why change occurs from the inside out and what it looks like to put that transformation on display.

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Colossians | Lesson 7: Letting the Peace of Christ Rule Your Heart

Week 7 |

When was the last time you truly felt at peace? Usually, we find what we assume is peace, but it doesn't fulfill us. What if the peace you’ve been chasing isn’t peace at all? In this lesson on Colossians 3:15-16, Nikko Dumas shares how the peace of Christ is more than a feeling... it’s a posture of surrender that changes everything. In the 7th lesson of our series, you’ll be challenged to trade cultural counterfeits for a peace that’s real, lasting, and Holy Spirit-empowered.

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Colossians | Lesson 8: Family Matters

Week 8 |

Family can be one of the greatest blessings—and one of the hardest places to live out Christlike love. In this message from Colossians, Derieck Lopez explores what it means to sacrificially love, serve, and lead within the home by following Jesus’ example. Whether you’re a spouse, parent, or child, God calls you to something greater than cultural norms: a home built on humility, patience, and grace. If you’ve ever struggled with the messiness of family, this message offers both challenge and hope for what your home can become when it’s rooted in Christ.

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Colossians | Lesson 9: Make the Most of Every Opportunity

Week 9 |

As we close out our Colossians series, this final lesson challenges us to make the most of every opportunity—especially in how we pray, speak, and relate to others. As Neimad Durham reminds us, Paul’s closing words teach us that every moment holds potential to share Jesus. Through wisdom and grace-filled speech, we can turn everyday encounters into eternal opportunities.

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