Paul warned the Colossian church about the dangers of legalism, asceticism, and mysticism. Today the church needs to be careful about the many kinds of "isms" that pull us away from Jesus and his gospel.

Paul reminds the church about who we are in Christ and what we have in him. We are complete in the person and the work of Jesus.

Living the Christian life can be a struggle, and yet we have the Christ living in us, the hope of glory. This is a profound mystery that we desire to mature in our understanding of.

Paul begins his letter to the Colossians by telling them how he has heard about their faith, love, and hope, and how he gives thanks to God in prayer for them.

God has given us instruction for relationships in Colossians 3:18-4:1. With our new identity in Jesus, our relationships can thrive.

As God's elect, holy and beloved, we are to put on the characteristics of our new identity. Colossians 3:12-17 instructs the believer in how to live with Godly character.

The Christian has been given a new identity in Jesus. Colossians 3:1-11 tells us to look to heaven and set our minds there, while also showing what the life of a believer should look like.

Do not let anyone sit as a judge in your life to cheat you of your identity and reward. Colossians 2:16-23 shows us that legalism, mysticism, and asceticism are just self-imposed forms of religion that keep people from the real Jesus. 

The Christian has a new identity in Jesus. Colossians 2:11-15 tells us how Jesus has made us alive, and how we identify with him through baptism.

Knowing Him is our highest goal and Colossians 2:1-10 reminds us that all wisdom and knowledge is hidden in Jesus.

Bring the real you to the real Jesus. Colossians 1:21-19 shows us who we were apart from Jesus, and who we are in Jesus.

It's all about Jesus. Colossians 1:15-20 shows the true nature of Jesus, that he is God.

Pastor Daniel Hendrickson teaches on Colossians 1:9-14 where the Apostle Paul prays for the Colossians, people he had never met, but had a love and desire for. A similar heart is held for the people of Palos Verdes.

Pastor Daniel Hendrickson teaches Colossians 1:1-8 as he introduces both the book of Colossians and the new church plant, Calvary Chapel Palos Verdes.