Sermon
Off and On
Mercy Hill Church - Cincinnati
Speaker: Steve Jones
October 28, 2025 · 41 min
SanctificationIdentity in ChristRepentanceSexual ImmoralityColossians 3:1–17Colossians 3:5–11Colossians 3:12–15
Summary
Paul teaches the Colossian church to live out their new identity in Christ by putting off sinful behaviors (vices) and putting on Christ-like virtues. The sermon emphasizes that righteous living flows from grace-motivated identity rather than legalistic performance.
Highlights
Legalism is when you obey God to earn his love and favor. Grace is obedience because you've already received God's love and favor in the gospel.
Pornography is not just a problem, it's a cancer in your life and it's devastating to your current or future marriage.
Repentance is critical. We can feel bad, maybe cry about how we're living, but apart from repentance, there will never be fundamental and sustained change in your life or my life.