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The beginning of a series for the sake of two people who are dear friends but far from the knowledge of God.  Bad experiences with the church at large or a "brand" of Christianity cause many to be turned off on the church.  There is corruption in all of humanity, so we should not ignore God because of that.  A look at the church history surrounding Easter and at the traditions of men becoming dogma show why we should not simply trust the institution, but we can still trust God. VF-2178

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We each have an individual calling, and there is ministry in every vocation.  In everything we do, we are to do it from the soul for the Lord.  God grants rewards for obedient service, making us joint heirs with Christ, the heir of all things! VF-2316 Colossians 3:23-24

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The relationship between parents and children is a delicate balance, particularly for Christians.  Neither parents nor children are perfect, but it pleases the Lord when children obey their parents and fathers do not provoke and discourage their children.  Although raising children according to God’s word does not guarantee they will grow up to have faith, God has a way of bringing people back if He wants them.  VF-2315  Colossians 3:20-21

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Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott.

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Paul's instructions to wives and husbands are not about inferiority, they are about order.  God made Adam and Eve equal, before the fall; now we are living under the curse.  But in Christ, we are all equal.  If God is not the glue in our relationships, everything falls apart. VF-2314 Colossians 3:18-19

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God gave an order to all things, including gender roles. Through translation and several commentators, we can see that the role of the woman was not inferior to the role of the man or vice versa. Each gender compliments one another. What one lacks, the other makes up for and they each have their part in the family unit according to God’s perfect design.

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Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott.

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Onesimus was a runaway slave when he was birthed into the kingdom by Paul.  At Paul’s request, he was restored to a much better state.  Similarly, we are slaves of the world, of the flesh, or of the devil, unprofitable to God until we subject ourselves to the better state of slavery to Christ.  This New Testament kind of slavery cannot be seen as a pejorative, but as an honor and privilege.  VF-2312  Colossians 3:22-4:1, 4:7-9, Philemon

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Paul’s instruction that slaves should obey their masters can be better understood after looking at how the book of Genesis describes slaves. Slaves were treated like part of the family, were entrusted with responsibilities, and had rights. We should do whatever work we do as unto the Lord. We serve a living God.  VF-2311 Colossians 3:22-24, Genesis

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The slavery described in the Bible is not like the slavery of modern times. It is a product of fallen man.  God did not ordain slavery, but He worked with it for a purpose.  Hebrew slaves were treated well, almost like a part of the family, and many willingly entered into servitude.  We should all have a relationship of willing obedience to our Master.  VF-2310 Colossians 3:22-4:1

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Jesus has given us power of attorney to act on His behalf, using His name. So why have our prayers become powerless? Are we just uttering words when we finish our prayers, “in Jesus’ name”? Or are we understanding the power of what we’re tapping into? The difference between the two is quite radical. When we pray in our own strength and in our own flesh, we become powerless. But when we connect our thoughts in prayer with everything we know about Jesus and the actions He has already made good on, we can begin to tap into the power and exercise the authority we have in Jesus’ name.  VF-2309  Colossians 3:17

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Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott.

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Throughout church history, music has been an expression of worship to God.  When the word dwells richly in our hearts, it expresses itself through us in teaching, admonishing, and singing.  Music and word belong together and have the power to affect and change lives.  VF-2308  Colossians 3:16-17

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Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott.

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Historically, there has been debate over music in the church.  A closer look at the Bible shows that it has always been a part of the church.  Music has been used to express praise and thanksgiving to God and to teach people the word.  It is an expression of devotion, so it must never be lukewarm. VF-2307  Colossians 3:16-17, Ephesians 5:19-20

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If you desire the word of God, take the next step and learn it.  Let the word of Christ dwell in you and become part of your being.  The indwelling word has the power to enlighten you, quench your thirst, strengthen you, wash you, build you up and bring you to completion.  Immerse yourself in it, and it will bring forth fruit in you.  VF-2306 Colossians 3:16, John 15

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There are many things to be thankful to God for.  Be grateful that He has chosen you and made you part of His plan and part of the body of the church.  Expressing gratitude to God is the hallmark of a regenerate heart, and it is an integral part of your faith commitment. Colossians 3:15  VF-2305

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The peace of God should be understood as something that is separate and distinct from peace with God. Peace with God has a connection to our salvation. The peace of God is something that comes from Him. He gives is to us as a remedy for fear, to help us stay strong in the midst of crisis. With fear coming at us from every direction, this may be one of the most important messages to help us keep our sanity as well as our faith. VF-2304  Colossians 3:14-15

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The unconditional agape love that comes from God is not like human love; it is the fruit of the Spirit of God in us, not something we can do in the flesh. This kind of love links us to God, and from it flows patience, kindness, generosity, and compassion.  VF-2303 Colossians 3:14

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It is difficult to forgive others if we fail to understand how much God has forgiven us. Unwillingness to forgive others drives a wedge between us and God and begins to close off the channel of communication with Him. We must completely let go of the wrongs that were done against us, just as Christ forgave us. If we walk in the Spirit, we will be able to let go and forgive in time. Colossians 3:12-14  VF-2302

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Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott.

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Christ has broken down the barriers of the old dispensation, so now we have to learn to function as a society, in Christ. We are chosen, separated, and loved by God, so we must act like it. Paul tells us to clothe ourselves in the attributes that come from God: compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and longsuffering. Only then can we put up with one another and be a cohesive body of believers in Christ. VF-2301 Colossians 3:12-13

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God is renewing our minds, giving us knowledge of Him that will benefit us in our faith walk. It begins to change our desires, and we recognize the reality of our former state in Adam and our new standing in Christ. In Him, the cultural and social distinctions that were once barriers are broken down. We are all one body in Christ, growing in the knowledge of Him.  VF-2300  Colossians 3:6-7

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The goal for Christians is not to check off boxes on a list of sins you work at fixing. It’s not even trying to be a better person. All of these things are disdainful to God. The goal for Christians is to be transformed into the image and likeness of Christ. And how do you do that? Stop trying! The miracle of Christianity is transformation by faith, not by your efforts in the flesh, but by faith in Jesus Christ! VF-2299  Colossians 3:5-9

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God loves His children, but His wrath is provoked when people, in rebellion, fail to acknowledge Him. There are consequences to sin. We were all children of disobedience, but Christ bore the wrath that was due us, and we are covered when we put our trust in Him. The outpouring of God's wrath lets us know that our trust is not in vain and His word will stand.  VF-2298 Colossians 3:6-7

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