What if you have access to the most transformative power in the universe but are only using a fraction of it — the way most of us use AI without ever scratching the surface of what it can really do? In Colossians 4, Paul quietly walks through a list of precious saints and reveals how He tenderly forms us through the everyday stuff of friendships, forgiveness, and purpose. Could it be that the life and the freedom you've been longing for has been available to you all along?

Christ reshapes and reforms everything in our lives. This week, we are going to be talking about Christ in Mission from <span class="wa-st-ref" data-ref="Colossians 4:2-6" tabindex="0">Colossians 4:2-6</span>. Gospel mission is fueled by prayer, declared through proclamation, and displayed in wise presence. Prayer, proclamation, and presence are all necessary components for the mission of God.

This week we continue our series in Colossians, learning how Jesus changes our relationships and places of work so that in all things we make much of him.

Paul reminds the Colossians—and us—that the gospel doesn’t just change our destination; it changes our identity, our relationships, and our entire way of life. Because of Jesus, we are clothed with a new identity as God’s chosen, holy, and beloved people. We no longer have to wear shame, performance, or self-reliance. Instead, we are called to intentionally put on the character of Christ through compassion, humility, patience, and love. But following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Christ connects us to a new community where grace, forgiveness, and sacrificial love hold us together. In a world ruled by division, fear, and offense, God calls His people to let the peace of Christ rule their hearts and shape their relationships. And as the word of Christ dwells richly among us, Jesus becomes more than part of our lives—He becomes the center of them. The big question is: what is ruling your heart? Because whatever sits at the center of your life will ultimately shape who you become.

We continue our Exalted series through the book of Colossians, diving into <span class="wa-st-ref" data-ref="Colossians 3:1-11" tabindex="0">Colossians 3:1-11</span>. In this message, Pastor Yusuf unpacks what it truly means to grow and mature as God's children — without falling into the trap of behavior modification. Through the lens of Genesis and the story of redemption, we explore three questions Paul answers in our passage: what do we need to understand about our new identity in Christ, what's required to walk in that identity, and what's the fruit of walking in it? You'll discover that spiritual maturity isn't about habit stacking your holiness or performing for God's approval — it's about understanding that in Christ, you are not just saved from hell, but raised for heaven. And from that place of resurrection, we are invited into a divine partnership to co-cultivate our souls until the fruit of that formation is seen in the flourishing of our community.