The Upward Call: The Teaching Ministry of Colonial Church

Jesus prepares His followers to expect persecution from a world opposed to God, understand its root in rejecting Christ, and stand firm in faith when suffering comes for His name. John 15:18-25, 16:1-4a. 3-29-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because Jesus invites believers to abide in His love, they are empowered to reflect His sacrificial love to others and reproduce lasting spiritual fruit that advances His mission. John 15:9–17. 3-22-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

When life becomes uncertain or unsettling, believers strengthen their trust in Jesus by following Him as the Way, relying on His promises as the Truth, and finding lasting meaning and hope in Him as the Life. John 13:36–14:7. 3-15-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

In the shadow of Judas’ betrayal at the Last Supper, Jesus reveals that true loyalty to Him is not proven by outward claims but by honestly confronting our own capacity for disloyalty, embracing the cross as God’s supreme display of glory, and living out a costly, Christlike love that visibly marks us as His disciples. John 13:21-27,31-35. 3-8-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because Jesus—fully secure in His divine identity—humbled Himself to cleanse us, true discipleship is revealed when we receive His cleansing grace and then take up the towel to serve others sacrificially, even when it is unseen and costly. John 13:3–10,14–16. 3-1-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Eternal life is God’s promised future in which He makes all things new—dwelling with His redeemed people forever in a restored creation marked by His presence, the removal of sin and death, and the joyful privilege of worshiping, serving, and reigning with Christ. Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-5. 2-22-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

What is faith, really? Is it blind belief? Positive thinking? Ignoring doubt? Part 5 of “Christanese: The Language of Faith” looks to Hebrews 11 to identify the true definition of faith. It is more than a religious word; it’s a foundation, a movement, and a way of life shaped by trust in God. Hebrews 11:1-6. 2-15-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Through Christ’s saving work, God transforms believers from who they once were into people set apart for His glory—redeemed from their past, freed from sin’s control, and empowered by the Spirit to live holy lives. 1 Corinthians 6:9-20. 2-1-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because we can’t fix our sin or make ourselves right with God, salvation is God’s gracious rescue through Jesus—who justifies us as righteous, redeems us from our debt, and satisfies God’s justice—received by faith alone, not by our works. Romans 3:20-28. 1-25-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Being lost means living in sinful separation from God that we cannot fix ourselves, but through repentance and faith God the Father—like the father of the prodigal son—runs to restore, forgive, and joyfully welcome home anyone who turns back to Him. Luke 15:11–24. 1-18-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Holiness is no longer achieved through religious rituals, but experienced through a growing relationship with Jesus that transforms how we live as we trust in Him daily. Isaiah 40:25–31. 1-11-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

The Apostle Paul urges Timothy, and us, to faithfully run the God-given race of life with endurance and total surrender, keeping our eyes on Christ and the eternal crown of righteousness He promises to all who love His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:5-8. 1-4-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Christmas celebrates not only Christ’s first coming but also trains our hearts to wait faithfully and live on mission in hopeful expectation of His promised return as King. Revelation 1:7; Acts 1:9-11; Hebrews 9:28. 12-24-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

The Son of God—who arrived humbly, lived selflessly, and died sacrificially—calls us to a life marked by the same love. From the manger’s straw to the cross’s wood, His humility is not only our salvation but also our example. Luke 2:1-7 / Philippians 2:5-11. 12-21.25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

True Christmas joy is born the moment we believe God’s promises, grows as we share the good news of Jesus, and endures as we fix our eyes on the joy He envisioned beyond the cross. Luke 1:39-45 / Luke 2:8-15. 12-14-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

The birth of Jesus fulfills God’s ancient promises, confirming that true biblical hope—certain, active, and grounded in God’s character—is realized in Christ’s arrival, sacrifice, and salvation. Isaiah 7:14, 53:5. 12-7-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Daniel’s steadfast prayer life shows that true faith stands firm against opposition, trusts God in every trial, and becomes a powerful witness to His saving authority. Daniel 6:6–10, 13–16, 19–22. 11-30-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Because sin always carries consequences, corrupts the heart, and guarantees a coming reckoning, we must confront it honestly in ourselves and others while clinging to Christ—the only One who transforms warning into redemption. Daniel 5:17–28. 11-23-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar learned the hard way that when pride takes the throne of your heart, downfall follows—but when you humble yourself before God, He restores you with grace, purpose, and true greatness. Daniel 4:27–37. 11-16-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

God is not a distant observer but your greatest admirer—your “biggest fan”—who relentlessly seeks, saves, savors, soothes, and shouts over you in love, proving that His devotion to you is deeper and louder than any earthly fan’s enthusiasm. Zephaniah 3:17. 11-9-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Real courage is choosing unwavering faith in God over compromise, trusting that even if the fire comes, He will meet us there for our good and His glory. Daniel 3:13–18, 26–28. 11-2-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

When life’s pressures threaten to overwhelm us, fervent prayer connects us to God’s wisdom, power, and purpose—transforming panic into peace, dependence into confidence, and our crises into opportunities to reveal His greatness. Daniel 2:14-24,27-30. 10-26-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Although culture constantly pressures believers to conform, true followers of God must purpose in their hearts to honor Him above all—resisting compromise, revealing conviction through obedience, and trusting that God will ultimately reward their courage and faithfulness to fulfill His greater purpose. Daniel 1:3-5,8-13,17-19. 10-19-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

A healthy church family is one where believers faithfully gather to worship, are equipped by leaders to grow in Christ, actively serve one another in love, and commit themselves fully to belonging as members of Christ’s body. Hebrews 10:24–25; Ephesians 4:11-16. 10-12-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

2 Timothy 2:1–10 reminds us that sharing the Gospel is our great task. Like a soldier, athlete, and farmer, we are called to persevere, entrust the good news to others, and continually point people to Jesus Christ—risen, reigning, and redeeming. 10-5-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Romans 10:1–3, 8b–13 emphasizes that salvation is not earned by good works but received by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. To be saved, we must believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, confess Him as Lord, and trust that His invitation to salvation is open to all who call upon His name. 9-28-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Romans 5:6–11 highlights how God’s love, righteousness, and reconciliation are made available through the saving work of Jesus Christ. While we were helpless, sinful, and even God’s enemies, Christ died in our place, declaring us righteous and restoring us to a joyful, hope-filled relationship with God. 9-21-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com

Isaiah 43 reminds us that we were created, redeemed, and called by name to belong to God, and our ultimate purpose is to glorify Him and enjoy His presence forever. In Christ, we can live without fear, rejoicing in His redeeming love and reflecting His glory in our daily lives. Isaiah 43:1-7. 9-14-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com