(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

As we begin our study of the Book of Colossians, I am amazed at how contemporary its message is – especially for those of us who live on Kauai! Many of the issues that Paul addresses in this short book are the same questions we face today:

1. Was Jesus just a prophet, a moral teacher, an ascended master – or is He God?
2. Can a Vegan diet heighten a person’s spiritual awareness? Or can you be an on-fire follower of God and still eat pork hash and lau lau?
3. Does it matter what day you worship on? Or is any day as good as another?
4. Is it alright to pursue contact with angels? Are they really mediators between God and man or are they demons in disguise?
5. Can harsh treatment of the body empower a person to overcome the flesh?
6. Is it OK to mix the teachings of Christ with the teachings of Eastern mysticism?
7. Aren’t all religions equally valid – just different paths to the same God?

Paul’s answer to each of these questions is quite simple: “Christ is all-Sufficient”

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(Pastor Bob's sermons notes on this series can be found on bible.org).

As we begin our study of the Book of Colossians, I am amazed at how contemporary its message is – especially for those of us who live on Kauai! Many of the issues that Paul addresses in this short book are the same questions we face today:

1. Was Jesus just a prophet, a moral teacher, an ascended master – or is He God?
2. Can a Vegan diet heighten a person’s spiritual awareness? Or can you be an on-fire follower of God and still eat pork hash and lau lau?
3. Does it matter what day you worship on? Or is any day as good as another?
4. Is it alright to pursue contact with angels? Are they really mediators between God and man or are they demons in disguise?
5. Can harsh treatment of the body empower a person to overcome the flesh?
6. Is it OK to mix the teachings of Christ with the teachings of Eastern mysticism?
7. Aren’t all religions equally valid – just different paths to the same God?

Paul’s answer to each of these questions is quite simple: “Christ is all-Sufficient”

You can support this ministry: Donate

The Epic Life

info@theepiclife.org https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com

Financial Freedom:

Lesson #1: "God's Blueprint"

Lesson #2: "Investing For A High Return"

Lesson #3: "Practical Financial Strategies"

Lesson #4: "Avoiding And Overcoming Debt"

I Biblical Perspective On Using Credit

1. God favors lending over borrowing - Deut 15:4-6
2. Unwise borrowing can enslave us - Prov 22:7; 1 Cor 6:12
3. Use credit wisely and avoid it when possible - Rom 13:8

II Problems With Using Credit

1. It can circumvent trusting God - Matt 6:30-33; Phil 4:19
2. It reduces our capacity for wise stewardship
3. By making impulsive buying too easy
4. By reducing the scope of our options
5. By enslaving us financially and emotionally
6. It can signal a lack of contentment - Heb 13:5; 1 Tim 6:6-8; Phil 4:11-13

III Questions To Ask Before Using Credit

1. Do I really need it? Phil 4:19; I Jn 2:15-17; 1 Tim 6:9-11
2. Is my lifestyle already adequate? - Mat 6:31ff; Lk 12:15, 23
3. Have I asked God for it? - Matt 7:7-8; James 4:2-3
4. Have I waited for His answer? - Ps 27:14; 37:7, 34
5. Is God testing my faith, my values, my motives, etc.?

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