Pastor Scott Irwin- “Let Christ Govern Your Heart” 04/12/2026

Do you remember an illustration often used in gospel presentations of a picture of a heart-shape with a throne shown in the center? It was used to illustrate how, by default, all people are born with a self-centered focus; a sin nature. The chair in the illustration represents the "throne" in each person's heart from which the ruler of that heart reigns. Each sees themself on that throne directing their ways according to their own desires. "All of us like sheep have gone astray," Isaiah 53:6 says, "each of us has turned to his own way…" And Romans 3:23 states "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." A Christian recognizes Jesus as the rightful ruler of the heart and seated on that throne. Romans 10:9 says "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;" However, though as believers we acknowledge Jesus as Lord of our life, many struggle with yielding to His ultimate authority over all areas of their life. Professing with their mouths, "Jesus is Lord," but still not totally yielding to Christ in their thinking, speech, and actions, their heart remains divided. Perhaps for this reason, many wonder why they do not seem to be growing in spiritual maturity. Thankfully, God addresses this issue in His Word through Paul's writing to the Colossians. Join us this Sunday as we learn together what it means to "Let Christ Govern Your Heart" as we study Colossians 3:15-17 together. Prepare for Sunday: Read Colossians 3:15-17 and Ephesians 3:14-21. What does the "peace of Christ" mean to you? What promise does it hold for your present and future? How does the Word of Christ "dwell"