How to Live the Christian Life

Asbury Free Methodist June 13, 2021 By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett Colossians 3:1-11             This morning we are looking at Colossians 3:1-11. There is so much in this passage that could be shared, but what I am going to focus on is, how to live the Christian life.             There are some people who think living the Christian life is …

It’s About Jesus

By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett – Asbury Free Methodist May 30th, 2021 – Colossians 2:16-23             This is part 8 in our series, Genuine – A walk through Colossians and today we are looking at Colossians 2:16-23. If you have been following along in our series, you may have noticed an overarching theme. Paul is trying to encourage a church …

Christians and Non-Christians – What is the difference?

By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett – Asbury Free Methodist May 23, 2021 – Colossians 2:6-15             This is Part 7 of our series, Genuine – A walk through Colossians. Today we are looking at Colossians 2:6-15.             The question of the day is “What is the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian?” Some would say that Christians are moral …

Contending for Spiritual Maturity

Genuine – A Walk through Colossians – Part 6 Rev. Dr. Brent Russett -Asbury Free Methodist May 16, 2021 Colossians 1:28 – 2:5             This is part 6 in our series – Genuine – a walk through Colossians and today we are going to look at Colossians 1:28- 2:5.             I have taken a lot of leadership courses over the …

The Mystery of the Gospel

Asbury Free Methodist – Rev. Dr. Brent Russett May 9th, 2021 Colossians 1:24-29             Again, a happy Mother’s Day to all of you. We are going to continue on with part 5 of our series “Genuine- a walk through Colossians. Today we come to the last part of chapter 1. If you have been following Paul’s train of thought through …

Let’s talk about Jesus

Asbury Free Methodist – By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett Genuine – A Walk through Colossians – Part 3 April 25, 2021 Colossians 1:13-20                There are times when I preach that my command of the English language seems extremely inadequate. Talking through this scripture is one of those times.                Not only that, but each phrase of the passage of …

Praying for People

Genuine – Part 2 Colossians 1:9-12 Asbury Free Methodist – Rev. Dr. Brent Russett April 18th, 2021             This is week two of our series – Genuine, a walk through Colossians. This week we are going to be looking at Colossians 1:9-12.             Paul had never met the Colossians church, but he knew them through the eyes of Epaphras, and …

Learning to Disciple

Genuine – Part 1 Colossians 1:1-8 By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett April 11, 2021             Today we are going to start a new series on the book of Colossians. I am going to call this series Genuine. Colossians is an incredible book that allows us to look at who Jesus is and who we are and it calls us into …

Living Hope

Easter Sunday 2021 Asbury Free Methodist – April 4th, 2021 By Rev. Dr. Brent Russett 1 Peter 1:3-7             Easter is usually my favourite time of year. There are usually full churches full of boisterous praise. There are sunrise services and family dinners, and extra prayer. This year is different.             Families are not supposed to get together. Churches closed. …

Extravagant Love

March 21, 2021–The Life and Death of Jesus – Part 5 Asbury Free Methodist- Rev. Dr. Brent Russett John 12:1-8             We are ¾ the way through lent and our series on the life and death of Jesus. Up until this point in our series we have been talking about what Jesus said and did. This morning I want to …