In this message, Pastor Samuel Goodman challenges us to consider the question, “How Then Shall We Live?” Drawing from 2 Peter 1:12–15, he reminds us of the power of being continually grounded in truth and points us toward three essential foundations for living faithfully: faith, trusting God, and the Word of God. In a time when our world is constantly changing, we are called to live by faith,…
In Part 9 of UnRivaled, we explore Colossians 3:12-21 and what it looks like to live out our new identity in Christ through the way we treat the people around us. Paul reminds us that who we are in Christ should directly inform how we behave, calling us to compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forgiveness, and above all, love—the bond that holds the body of Christ together. We also…
In Part 8 of UnRivaled, we begin our journey through Colossians 3 and discover what it truly means to live from our new identity in Christ. Paul challenges us to set our minds on the realities of heaven, put to death the sinful patterns of our old life, and intentionally put on the character of Jesus, reminding us that spiritual transformation is fueled by God's grace and empowered through our…
In Part 7 of UnRivaled, we continue through Colossians 2:18-23 and explore the danger of losing the reward of an authentic life in Christ by becoming entangled in man-made religion, counterfeit spirituality, and religious rules that appear wise but have no power to transform the heart. Paul warns us that anything that eclipses Christ—whether mystical experiences, self-denial, human philosophy, or…
In Part 6 of Unrivaled, we explore the radical nature of salvation and the complete sufficiency of the cross. Through Colossians 2:11-17, Paul reveals that salvation is not simply self-improvement or religious behavior modification—it is a divine incision, where Christ cuts away the dominion of our sinful nature and raises us to new life. We discover that the cross has canceled the record of our…
In Part 5 of UnRivaled, we begin our verse-by-verse journey through Colossians 2 and discover Paul's passionate call to remain deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. In a culture filled with competing philosophies, religious traditions, and spiritual counterfeits, Paul reminds believers that true spiritual maturity isn't found by adding something to Jesus—it comes by growing deeper in Him. We explore the…
In Part 4 of UnRivaled, we discover that faithfully following Jesus means remaining anchored to His Word, even when it brings opposition. Through Colossians 1:24-29, Paul reminds us that suffering is often part of staying true to Christ, but our calling never changes: our responsibility is to preach Jesus, while God alone transforms hearts. We explore the incredible truth that the mystery once…
In Part 3 of Unrivaled, we move from celebrating Christ's supremacy over all creation to experiencing His saving work in the lives of believers. Through Colossians 1:21-25, we unpack the radical transformation of the gospel—from being enemies of God because of sin to becoming His reconciled friends through the death of Jesus Christ. This isn't about becoming a better version of ourselves; it's…
In Part 2 of our Colossians series, UnRivaled, we dive deeper into Paul's prayer for the believers in Colossae and discover God's desire for every follower of Jesus to experience spiritual extravagance—not settling for spiritual survival, but thriving in the fullness of Christ. Through Colossians 1:9-20, we explore what it means to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, strengthened by His…
In Part 1 of our Colossians series, we explore the central message of Paul's letter: the absolute supremacy and total sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Written from a Roman prison to a church Paul had never personally visited, Colossians was sent to strengthen believers living in a culture saturated with idols, competing philosophies, and spiritual deception. We unpack the historical context of…