How can a loving, all-powerful God allow bad things to happen in our lives? In this powerful message, the speaker addresses the pain of life's "rainy nights" and "storms", but quickly turns our attention to the absolute preeminence of Jesus Christ. The sermon focuses on the foundational truth of Colossians 1:17-18 and asks the central question: Is Christ above all in all things? We often think that making Christ first means a life of sacrifice and the loss of everything. But the message challenges this idea, showing that when Christ is truly first, our desires align with His—we "want what [He] want[s]" and "go where [He] want[s] you to go". Dive into this essential teaching and examine your own heart to answer the most important question for a believer: Is Christ truly first?
Key Takeaways:
- Christ is the Sustainer: "In Him all things hold together". He is the glue that holds creation together.
- Christ is Supreme: He is the "head of the body, the church" and the "firstborn from the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy".
- Priorities Matter: "What is important to you is important to God".
- The Challenge: If Christ is not everything, He is nothing. He is a complete Savior who demands total devotion.