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Alive in Christ
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. Colossians 2:6-8 (ESV)
Engagement with Christ
Real spiritual strength comes from ACTIVE, PERSISTENT ENGAGEMENT with Jesus Christ.
If you want to get stronger… Walk with Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:6-7)
Metaphors for the Walk with Christ
1. Deep Roots
2. Tall Buildings
3. Settled Cases
4. Overflowing Cups
Watch for Captivity
If you want to get stronger… Mandates for the Watch of Captivity (Colossians 2:8)
1. Godless Worldviews
2. Truth-less Words
3. Christ-less Ways
4. Worldly Wonders
Adam Bailie planted Christ Church in December 2012. He is Senior Lead Pastor of Christ Church Gilbert and earned his M. Div. from The Master’s Seminary and previously served on the pastoral staff of churches in California and Texas. Before training with Harvest Bible Fellowship and coming to Phoenix, he planted and was the lead pastor of Grace Church of the Valley in Kingsburg, CA. He and his wife Renee live in Chandler with their two daughters and son.