Rachel Sanders - April 6, 2025
Part 5: The Center That Holds
The Center That Holds Talk Notes 4-6-25 "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." Colossions 1:1-20 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the first born over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created:things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. In a world marked by instability, God is immutable. God is the only anchor that cannot be moved. Which means: • We find certainty in God's Promises • We have stability in God's Purposes • We can know the unwavering faithfulness of God's relationship with us • We can stay anchored to Him as the source of all our hope The immutability of God is not an abstract theological concept but a practical and comforting truth. • Idols are made by human hands, but Christ is the Maker of all things. • Idols are lifeless and mute, but Christ is the Living Word. • Idols demand sacrifice yet give nothing in return, but Christ became the sacrifice to give us everything. • Idols bind their worshippers in fear, but Christ's perfect love casts out all fear. • Idols fade, break, and decay, but Christ reigns forever. • Idols deceive and lead astray, but Christ is the Way the Truth & the Life. • Idols offer empty promises, but Christ fulfills every promise of God. • Idols reflect the image of man, but Christ is the perfect image of God. • Idols are sustained by their worshippers, but Christ sustains all things.
From Series: "Kaleidoscope of the Cross"
An exploration of the many layers of meaning, beauty, and power found in the crucifixion of Jesus. Like a kaleidoscope, each turn offers a new perspective, revealing the depth of God’s love, justice, mercy, and victory through the cross.