“Mesus” is a temptation for all of us; it’s self-projection. “McJesus” is consumerism gone bad, even with our faith–picking and choosing beliefs, even drawing from other religions. When these things happen, fear and anxiety can increase. They love a vacuum. They grow bigger and bigger as the Lordship of Jesus gets smaller and smaller.
This sermon is on Colossians 2:6-23. We look at the concerning syncretism of this young congregation, and how Paul opens their eyes to the realities of spiritual warfare and to the Lordship of Jesus. Why pander to the chittering minions in the walls of the castle, when you have immediate access to the majestic King of Kings on his glorious throne?
Below is the YouTube video version. Under that is the audio-only download. You can also access a link to the “growing deeper” background content as a part of The Pulse Podcast with Matthew Ruttan.
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As mentioned, you can access the extra “growing deeper” background content as a part of The Pulse Podcast with Matthew Ruttan (by clicking here) or by finding it wherever you subscribe to podcasts — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, or TuneIn. It’s called “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
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