Sermon
A Life That Has Made Jesus Lord
Harris Creek Baptist Church
Speaker: Nate Hilgenkamp
March 2, 2026 · 42 min
Summary
Paul's letter to the Colossians (1:24-2:5) reveals that following Jesus brings suffering, not ease, yet offers inexhaustible joy through Christ's indwelling presence and victory. Believers are called to expect affliction, experience Christ within them, and extend spiritual maturity to others.
Highlights
There are no easy mountains to climb. If you're gonna get to the top, it's not gonna be easy.
You have been trying to live for him the life he's been trying to live through you. You've been trying to do it all on your own. And meanwhile, he's going, I'm here, I'm here. Rely on me, I can live through you.
This is what you were made for, to influence the people in your life to love Jesus more.