Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Psalms 96.

This sermon by Pastor Jim West argues for the reasonableness of the Genesis 1:1 creation account. He contrasts a Christian worldview, grounded in the belief that God created the universe, with philosophical naturalism, which posits an impersonal origin. West uses philosophical arguments and scientific findings, particularly concerning the fine-tuni…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Acts 2:42-47.

This sermon excerpt from Jim West discusses the pervasive biblical illiteracy in modern American culture. He argues that a lack of biblical understanding contributes to many societal problems and proposes a multi-year study of Genesis as a foundational solution. West addresses questions about the book's authorship, historical accuracy, and compatib…

Pastor Dan Seely preaches on Romans 10:5-17.

The sermon discusses finding your divine purpose in Christ. The speaker uses the story of “Charlie the mailman,” who left his prestigious job to pursue a calling to serve others. The speaker also discusses the Apostle Paul, whose plans were disrupted, but whose purpose never changed. Paul describes himself as a servant, called to be an apostle, and…

Pastor Mark's sermon uses the biblical account of Jesus washing his disciples' feet to illustrate true greatness as humble service. He identifies five pitfalls of pride—control, comparison, competition, criticism, and credit-seeking—that hinder such service. The sermon emphasizes that following Jesus's example of servant leadership brings blessings…

Pastor Thomas Swope preaches on Deuteronomy 17:18-20.

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 16:17-27.

This sermon uses the story of a homeless man seeking reconciliation with his estranged mother as a springboard to explore the book of Hosea. The pastor parallels the mother's conditional love with God's unconditional love, contrasting the son's need for transformation rather than mere change. Hosea's marriage to Gomer, a prostitute, serves as a par…

Hear the whisper of hope declared by an angel to those walking in darkness so long ago: “Fear not! For behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord!” Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info co…

Jesus keeps you from falling and pays the bill so he can present you as perfect. The righteousness of Jehovah Tsidkenu can be applied to your sins so that you can declare that the Lord is my righteousness…and it is he that presents me as perfect. I don’t know about you, but to me that is an amazing reason to have hope! Support the show Thanks for l…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Matthew 2:1-12.

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 16:1-16.

The curtain that separated us from God has been forever removed. He placed his perfect righteousness upon us and restored all who believe in Him to a right relationship with God. Our spiritual restoration has already happened. All you have to do to experience this is to submit your life to the King, to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Support the show…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 15:23-33.

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 15:14-22.

This sermon by Dr. Bruce McGregor uses Romans 15:1-13 to explore the nature of hope. He contrasts three types of hope: no hope, false hope, and true hope found in Christ. McGregor illustrates these concepts with personal anecdotes and biblical examples, emphasizing the importance of the Gospel and a relationship with Jesus for true, lasting hope. T…

Pastor Dan Seely preaches on Acts 14.

The virgin birth reminds us that God has not abandoned us. He is with us! Despite our disobedience, He has always had a plan for our salvation, deliverance, and redemption through the birth of Jesus, Immanuel. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 15:7-13.

Church, let us find great joy and comfort in God’s election and His unmerited grace for sinners, and let us live every day to share that Good News with a lost and perishing world. And that is how I would answer your question, “What about predestination? Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.o…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 15:1-6.

This audio recording captures a sermon and musical worship service centered around the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). The service incorporates devotional readings, songs based on the Psalms, and reflections on themes of spiritual pilgrimage, confession, repentance, and community. The "Poor Bishop Hooper" anecdote serves as an introductory humor…

This audio recording captures a sermon and musical worship service centered around the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). The service incorporates devotional readings, songs based on the Psalms, and reflections on themes of spiritual pilgrimage, confession, repentance, and community. The "Poor Bishop Hooper" anecdote serves as an introductory humor…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 14:16-23.

If you are a Jesus follower…if you are a Christian…you are part of the Body of Christ. Christianity is not a solo sport…we follow Jesus together, in community, as Paul so beautifully articulates in Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12. Just as soon as you enter into a community of believers…be it a house church, a small congregation out in the rural area…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 14:13-23.

But in answer to the question, “Why infant baptism?” I will suffice it to say that baptism is less about “me” and more about “we.” Baptism has replaced circumcision as the sign of the Covenant of Grace. And just as the sign of circumcision applied to both infants and adults in the Old Testament, the sign of baptism also applies to both infants and …

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 14:10-12.

Four Frequently Asked Questions at many churches: 1) Why Women Pastors and Elders? 2) Why Infant Baptism? 3) Why Presbyterian? and 4) What About Predestination? Today we address the first question. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 14:1-9.

We in Kansas City can be part of both going to and welcoming the least reached. We can create ripple effects of blessing from Kansas to the nations. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 13:8-14.

I hope you can see that the story of Jonah is the story of God’s love and unmerited grace for the worst of sinners, and the tendency for self-righteous religious people with idolatrous nationalistic tendencies to miss the point of God’s grace. Find your place in the story and be honest about where you are — then respond with repentance and faith. S…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 13:1-7.

We are to trust God, live as people who are free, conduct ourselves honorably, love our brothers, and honor whoever sits in the chair on Capitol Hill. That is our duty as Jesus followers. That is our role as sojourners and exiles. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…

Guest speaker Pastor Sam Horn preaches on Daniel 1:1-21.

As the community of the redeemed, we live in this country, and every country...in every tribe, tongue and nation...as exiles and sojourners. Our true country is not this land...for our citizenship is in the Kingdom of God, and as Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram…

Dr. Daniel Davey, President of VBTS, preaches on Revelation 2:1-7.

These Biblical stories, Jonah and the Prodigal Son, are a gift to us all because everyone you know...everyone, including you, needs grace. Find yourself in these stories. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 12:13-21.

Anytime we become convinced that “those people” are the enemy, “those people” are the reason for our suffering, “those people” are the threat that will take us out, “those people” are the reason the world is going straight to hell...we are channeling our inner Jonah. We are perched under our self-made tent of self-righteousness, waiting to see and …

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 12:9-12.

There are many other lessons we can learn from Jonah’s pity-party, and I don’t mean to pick on Jonah because, again, it is only by Jonah’s humility and redeemed life...a life that eventually grew into spiritual maturity...that we have the privilege of reading this story and learning from it. I pray, that by God’s grace, we will all grow into spirit…

Pastor Brent Belford preaches on Romans 12:6-8.

Keep talking to God. Trust Him enough to be angry and to be honest. Know that God can handle your doubts, your frustrations, and even your very wrong thinking about Him! And remember Jonah. Jonah is well-intentioned but wrong, and he’s a bit of blockhead right up to the end of this story. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook…

Wednesday Night Summer Bible Series, Andy Knupp teaches on James 1:21-25.

Dr. Roger DePriest preaches on 1 Peter 5:1-14.

If you want to bear fruit, or bear more fruit. You will likely have to slow down. You will have to reassess how you spend your time. You’ll probably have to let go of one or more of things in your life and fill that space with Jesus. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…