Chris continues to explore Colossians and draws attention to the character of false religion (verses 16-23) a) Special diets (v. 16) b) Rigid calendars (v. 16) c) Ritual humiliations (vv. 17, 23) d) Worshipping angels (v. 18) e) Imposing rules (v. 21)

Nigel encourages us to be Resistance Fighters against our spiritual enemy. We need to have resilience, conviction and a good leader. He cites some heroes from the past and to build a relationship with Jesus to allow Him to move in or lives.

David explores the scriptures to see that God made us in His image, but that we can celebrate the differences we have because we are One in Jesus

Farai gives a background to the true love as Jesus showed and asks what His example means for each of us

Forgiveness from Christ (Cols 2:13-15), in particular - He cancels our debt (vv. 13-14) - He defeats our enemies (v. 15) So this section of Colossians is all about Jesus giving us Freedom, Fulness, Forgiveness. Last time we looked at Freedom, Fulness, so this time we will dwell on Forgiveness

David looks at the story of Jacob and we see that despite his flaws, the promise of God prevailed for him.

It's a good time to re-evaluate our lives. We are encouraged to: + Set our heart on things above + Set your head/ mind on trusting God + Set our lives on following God

David takes a look at Nebuchadnezzar's Dream, draws parallels with our situation as we look forward from 2020. God is our FUTURE HOPE for 2021 and beyond

Chris shows that 1. Freedom through Christ (verse 8) • From Deceptive Philosophies • From Human Traditions • From Basic Principles • From Sin 2. Fullness in Christ (verses 9-12) • Who he is (vv. 9-10) • What it means (v. 10) • How it works (vv. 11-12) 3. Forgiveness from Christ (verses 13-15) • He cancels our debt (vv. 13-14) • He defeats our enemies (v. 15)

David takes us to three passages of scripture to illustrate examples of peace: Genesis (completeness) Deuteronomy (harmony) and Matthew (working and walking with Jesus)

Terry takes a look at Acts 8 and considers the effect of scattering of the early disciples

Who do you say Jesus is today and what does that mean for yourself and others? We have a look at Matthew 16

Chris explores 2 verses in Colossians 2 and points to "The Way you begin (the Christian life) is the way you finish (the Christian life)"

When faced with persecution, how can we love and what difference does it make when we forgive? Nigel puts Matthew 5:43-48 into today's context

David looks at Proverbs 2 verse 6 to ask what we mean by Godly wisdom and sees that it the Holy Spirit's led application of knowledge and understanding

Church can only be relevant when the Holy Spirit stokes the fire. Let's come to God and expect the unexpected.

Everything we might want to ask of God and his Plans and Purposes – can be answered in Jesus, in especially the Crucified and Risen Jesus. Paul invites us to explore Jesus with eagerness by using such words as Riches, Treasures etc. of him. Challenges to us here from this Passage • Do we do God’s work with all our hearts? • Are we in full battle Array? • Are we prepared and ready for Battle? • Is our wall of defence solid?

As we celebrate harvest, we think of our wonderful creator God who sustains His creation, including us. We ask what our role is in sustaining the world

We praise the Father and Son but less often do we praise the Holy Spirit. It's the Spirit who enables us to praise, who puts power in us to changes us and is the seal of the promise of God. How close a friend is the Holy Spirit to us today?

This Sermon is the 2nd of two where we go through Nehemiah 6 and look at Nehemiah and Spiritual Warfare. This examines the 2nd two of the Four Attacks on him and sees how he successfully responds to them . Intimidation, Deception and Discouragement are weapons used to attack Nehemiah