Responding to the Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk – Pray to Stand, Grow, and Go -Colossians: Part 16 (Chapter 4:7-18)

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In this week’s message, Pastor LT begins with a heartfelt response to the martyrdom of Christian commentator Charlie Kirk. Was Charlie doing what the church has too often neglected—engaging culture with truth and courage? This sobering moment calls us to examine whether we’ve been shrinking back instead of standing firm.

From there, Pastor LT takes us into Colossians 4:7–18 (ESV), where Paul highlights faithful servants and the power of prayer. Through Epaphras’s example, we learn how to:
1️⃣ Pray to Stand – courageously hold to truth and shine as salt and light.
2️⃣ Pray to Grow – mature in faith, wisdom, and assurance.
3️⃣ Pray to Go – walk boldly into God’s mission with endurance and power.

This sermon calls believers to a deeper life of intercession—prayer that equips us to face hostility, grow in maturity, and go forward with the gospel no matter the cost.

🎧 Listen now and be challenged to live prayerfully, courageously, and missionally in our world today.

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In this message, Pastor LT unpacks Colossians 4:5–6 (ESV): “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”

Paul calls believers to live with wisdom and intentionality before a watching world. Pastor LT highlights how wisdom shapes both our actions and our words, helping us represent Christ well in every situation.

This sermon explores:
🔹 How to walk wisely and make the most of every opportunity.
🔹 Why our speech should be both gracious and impactful—seasoned with salt.
🔹 How to be ready with an answer that points people toward Jesus.

🎧 Listen now and be equipped to live wisely, speak with grace, and influence the world around you for Christ.

In this week’s message, Pastor LT explores Colossians 4:3–4 (ESV): “At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.”

Paul’s request for prayer reveals the incredible power of intercession in the life of a believer and the mission of the church. Pastor LT unpacks three key truths:
1️⃣ Intercession Creates Opportunity in Ministry – prayer opens doors that human effort cannot.
2️⃣ Intercession Releases Power in Ministry – prayer fuels the Spirit’s work in preaching, teaching, and witnessing.
3️⃣ Intercession Brings Relevancy in Ministry – prayer helps us speak God’s truth with clarity, relevance, and boldness.

This sermon challenges and equips you to go deeper in praying not only for your own needs, but also for the advancement of the gospel.

🎧 Listen now and discover how your prayers can shape eternity.

In this message, Pastor LT takes us into Colossians 4:2 (ESV): “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Paul gives us a simple but powerful roadmap for a thriving prayer life.

This sermon highlights three keys to powerful prayer:
1️⃣ Continue Earnestly in Prayer – persistence and faith that refuses to quit.
2️⃣ Being Watchful – staying spiritually alert to God’s leading and the enemy’s schemes.
3️⃣ With Thanksgiving – cultivating gratitude that keeps our hearts aligned with God’s goodness.

Discover how these three principles can transform your prayers from routine to powerful, equipping you to intercede with effectiveness and joy.

🎧 Listen now and be strengthened in how you pray, watch, and give thanks

In today’s message, Pastor LT unpacks the rich and challenging passage of Colossians 3:18–25, where Paul addresses households and workplaces with a call to live God’s way—not the world’s way. From husbands and wives to parents and children, workers and leaders, we are all invited to reflect Christ in how we relate to one another.

This sermon explores:
🔹 What biblical submission really means (and what it doesn’t)
🔹 How love, obedience, and honor form the foundation for healthy relationships
🔹 Why doing everything “as unto the Lord” changes our perspective and purpose

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how our faith affects our home life, our daily work, and our eternal reward.
Let this message challenge and encourage you to represent Jesus in every relationship.

🎧 Listen now and be equipped to choose God’s way—even when it’s not easy.

In this powerful and practical message, Pastor LT unpacks the biblical command from Colossians 3 for husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the Church. This is more than a feeling—it’s a daily decision to serve, honor, protect, and cherish. Drawing from Scripture and real-life application, Pastor LT challenges husbands to lead with sacrificial love, create a safe and nurturing home, and reflect the heart of Jesus in their marriage.

Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or simply want to grow in Christlike love, this message will inspire you to see marriage as a ministry and your spouse as your God-given treasure.

In this week’s message, guest speaker Josh Woodward takes us deep into 2 Kings 17:40, where God’s people heard His commands—but refused to obey. Josh challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we truly listening to God, or just hearing His words without action? With practical insight and biblical clarity, this message calls us back to wholehearted obedience, reminding us that blessing is found in walking according to God’s ways.

Whether you’re struggling with surrender, seeking a fresh start, or needing a reminder to trust God’s direction, this message will inspire you to respond to His voice today.

Submission isn’t about weakness—it’s about power, order, and purpose. In this message, Pastor LT breaks down the misunderstood word “submission” through the lens of Colossians 3:18 and the life of Christ.

Drawing from Greek word studies, biblical illustrations, and real-life application, this sermon reveals how submission unlocks grace, releases authority, and produces lasting fruit. Jesus modeled it. The early church practiced it. And we’re called to walk in it.

📖 Key Scriptures:
• Colossians 3:18
• Luke 22:42
• James 4:6–7
• Ephesians 5:21
• Matthew 8:9–10
• John 15:4–5
• 1 Peter 5:6

💡 Main Themes:

• Submission is strength under control

• Jesus submitted first

• Grace flows to the humble

• Mutual submission brings unity

• Authority flows through alignment

• Abiding is submitting

• God promotes the surrendered

Whether you’re leading a family, walking through spiritual battles, or simply seeking to grow deeper in Christ, this message will equip you to submit—not out of fear, but out of faith.

🎧 Listen now and be empowered to align with God’s perfect design.