Colossians

Woodhouse speaks on the role of power in the Christian life, and how it is taught in the Bible. He looks at the relationship between power and weakness, and that power is found in Christ's weakness. He then examines the importance of recognising God's power, and that this should shape our prayers. Woodhouse explores what it means to seek the things above, and that this is what you are to do if you have been raised with Christ. Woodhouse looks at the power of and in the Christian life from Colossians 3. He focuses on the power of Christ's death. Woodhouse explains that this should make Christ the thing/person who shapes our lives. He looks at the importance of regular, daily bible reading and prayer. Woodhouse explains that that new life can not be added to our old lives, but instead must replace it.

Recording, Oral

Sermon given at College Chapel, Friday 2008-10-31

Woodhouse speaks on our motivation for preaching from Colossians 2:1-5. He looks at how God grows mature believers. Woodhouse looks at Paul's motive for people to know about his struggles. He reminds them of the work, the danger of the work, and the joy of the work.

Woodhouse speaks on prayer from Colossians 4:2-4. He looks at the preacher's job to allow scripture to do God's work, rather than the preacher seeking their own glory. Woodhouse shows that this passage is a serious call to pray. He shows that this power comes from the context, not just this passage. Woodhouse looks at how God works through prayer and should be part of our new lives in Christ. Woodhouse explains that if we are to pray like this, we need to be watchful and aware of what is happening. He looks at the relationship between prayer and thankfulness. Woodhouse looks atPaul's prayer for open doors for the spread of the gospel. Chapel Sermon - 8th May 09