Is there something lacking in Christ’s suffering? Did Paul really mean that he could “fill up what is still lacking” in Jesus’ afflictions? And what does that mean for your life today?

In this week’s sermon, we dive deep into Colossians chapter 2, exploring the tension between divine reconciliation and human responsibility. We wrestle with profound themes like:
• “Yeah, but…” — How Paul’s writing balances cosmic hope with real-world warnings
• Mystical Union — What it means to participate in Christ’s ongoing work
• The Limits of Religion — Why rule-following can’t transform your heart
• Driving It Home — How the gospel takes root in daily life, not just cosmic theology

You’ll also hear a lighthearted story about parenting and mansplaining that grounds these deep spiritual truths in everyday moments.

This is a message for anyone wondering how to live out their faith with authenticity, courage, and cosmic imagination.

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📖 Scripture Focus: Colossians 1:24–2:23
🎙 Speaker: Jeremy Duncan, Lead Pastor at Commons Church
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What does the universe have to do with your daily life?
In this opening message of our new series on Colossians, we explore the mystery and depth of Paul’s poetic vision—anchored in a Christ who holds all things together.

Join us as we unpack:

🖋 Authorship & Literary Context – Why is Colossians such an anomaly? What do scholars say about who wrote it?
📜 Ancient Christian Hymns – Is Paul quoting early worship songs to shape his theology?
🌌 Cosmic Gospel Foundations – What does it mean for Jesus to be the image of the invisible God?
🏠 Everyday Implications – How does Paul’s sweeping theology meet us at the kitchen table?

Through humour, deep reflection, and personal storytelling, Pastor Jeremy Duncan shows how Paul’s message about Jesus is not just big—it’s intimately present in our homes, habits, and hopes.

📖 Featured Text: Colossians 1:1–23
🎙 Series Theme: “Jesus at the Centre”
🕊 Key Idea: The most cosmic convictions must root themselves in our ordinary rhythms.

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📌 Keywords: Colossians, Paul’s Letters, Authorship of Colossians, Cosmic Christ, Early Christian Hymns, Pauline Theology, Jesus at the Centre, Gospel and Daily Life, Commons Church Sermon, Jeremy Duncan

Today we explore themes of death, grief, resurrection, and "small d" and "big D" death, using passages from Matthew 9. Bobbi also introduces the "Dual Process Model of Coping with Bereavement" and the "Ars Moriendi," offering practical ways to think about and prepare for death and grief.