In this sermon, Pastor Bart unpacks the final verses of Colossians, focusing on Paul's greetings to various individuals who supported his ministry. He compares Paul to Babe Ruth, setting the standard for discipleship, but emphasizes that like baseball, spreading the gospel was a team effort. The pastor examines each person mentioned, including Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Mark, and others, explaining their roles and relationships to Paul and the Colossian church.
Pastor Bart draws several lessons from this passage:
1. The importance of reconciliation in ministry, as seen in Paul and Mark's restored relationship.
2. The ongoing care of church planters for their congregations, even from a distance, exemplified by Epaphras.
3. The practice of house churches and sharing letters among early Christian communities.
4. The reminder that following Christ can come at a cost, as Paul mentions his chains.
He concludes by emphasizing that while some roles in ministry may seem more glamorous, every part is essential. Using 1 Corinthians 12:18-21, he compares the church to a body where each member has a vital function. The pastor challenges listeners to consider their role in accomplishing God's mission for their church.

In this sermon on Colossians 4:2-6, Pastor Bart Blair discusses the importance of making Jesus the nucleus of our lives and the center of our stories. He emphasizes three main points:
1. Pray for open doors: Christians should devote themselves to prayer, staying alert and thankful. We should pray for opportunities to share our faith, even in difficult circumstances, as Paul did while in chains.
2. Approach conversations with grace: Our speech should always be gracious and "seasoned with salt" (Colossians 4:6), meaning we should carefully consider how to engage with non-believers in a way that makes them want to hear more about Jesus.
3. Be ready to share your story: The pastor encourages believers to be prepared to explain the hope they have in Christ, as Peter instructs in 1 Peter 3:15. He suggests that the best way to lead someone to Jesus is often by sharing how He has impacted our own lives.
Pastor Blair concludes by challenging the congregation to examine how often they talk about Jesus in their daily lives, as this reveals how central He truly is to them.

In this sermon, Pastor Bart Blair continues his exploration of God's "house rules" for relationships, building on his previous discussion of marriage. Using Colossians 3:20-4:1 as his text, he examines parent-child and employer-employee relationships.
Blair emphasizes that Jesus should be the nucleus of all relationships, with concentric circles representing different types of relationships emanating from that center. He discusses the Biblical command for children to obey their parents, noting that this obedience transitions to honor as children become adults. For parents, particularly fathers, Blair stresses the importance of not exasperating their children and instead nurturing their God-given potential.
Regarding work relationships, Blair applies Paul's instructions to slaves and masters to modern employer-employee dynamics. He encourages employees to work as if serving the Lord, seeing their workplace as a mission field. For employers, he stresses the importance of treating employees with fairness and compassion. Throughout, Blair emphasizes the need for all believers to embody qualities like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in their relationships.