Entrenched In The Truth

Every church claims that Jesus is in charge. The question worth asking — the one most churches quietly avoid — is whether He actually is. Not in the statement of faith. Not in the language used from the stage. But in the real, daily decisions that shape what a church preaches, how it spends its resources, what it prioritizes, and what it is willing to let go of when faithfulness costs something. In Week 2 of Built, Pastor Kevin Cox takes the congregation into two of Paul's most theologically dense letters — Ephesians and Colossians — to recover what the headship of Christ actually means and what it looks like when a church lives under it. Drawing from Ephesians 1:22–23 and Colossians 1:18, this message confronts the quiet inversion at the heart of so much contemporary Christianity: a church that honors Christ in its confession while functionally running on a different engine entirely. The result of that inversion is not hard to identify — congregations that are numerically impressive and spiritually thin, members who know the songs by heart and cannot articulate the gospel, communities built for consumers rather than formed as disciples. This message calls the church back to the standard Paul sets without apology: that in everything, Christ must be preeminent. Not first among several priorities. First in a category of His own.

The modern church has inherited a model shaped more by the marketplace than by Scripture — a model built on experience, entertainment, and consumer preference that creates audiences instead of disciples. This series is a return to the blueprint. Over eight weeks, we will ground ourselves in what Christ designed the church to be, call every member to full surrender to Christ and active participation in the body, and release this congregation into the mission it exists to fulfill — the making of disciples in Loveland, in Colorado, and to the ends of the earth.

On Resurrection Sunday we stood together at an empty tomb. We examined the witnesses, we weighed the evidence, The responses of those witnesses, and we were reminded that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is NOT a tradition we observe once a year — it is the central historical event on which the entire Christian faith stands or falls. We closed with an extraordinary promise: that because Jesus walked out of that grave, so shall we. The same power that raised Him dwells in every believer, and your resurrection is not a wish — it is a certainty.But a question naturally follows. Now that Resurrection Sunday has come and gone — now that the declaration has been made and the evidence has been examined — where do we go from here? What does an empty tomb actually demand of the people who believe in it? How does the resurrection change the way we live on a Monday morning, in the middle of a chaotic world, in bodies that are wearing out, facing pressures that don't let up?The Apostle Paul answers that question in a single verse. One verse that carries the full weight of 57 verses of careful theological argument before it. This Sunday we are going to live in that verse together — unpacking what it demands, why it carries that authority, and what it looks like in the daily, practical reality of a life lived in light of an empty tomb.

This Resurrection Sunday we walked through Mark 16 together and I was reminded of something that never gets old — the tomb isn't just empty. It's proof.The same power that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in every believer. Your resurrection isn't a hope or a wish. It's a certainty secured by an historical event. He is risen — and because He is risen, so shall we be

Forgiveness is not a feeling. It is a decision. It is an act of the will, grounded in theology, commanded by God, and made possible only by the grace that has already been extended to you. You do not wait to feel like forgiving. You choose to forgive because God, in Christ, chose to forgive you.

In a world that relentlessly chases happiness yet remains anxious, unstable, and dissatisfied, Scripture offers a far deeper and lasting joy—one that is rooted not in circumstances, but in the presence of God.In Psalm 16:8–11, we examine David’s confident declaration of joy, stability, and hope, even in the midst of uncertainty. This passage reveals our responsibility to intentionally set the Lord before us, the blessing of God’s nearness, and the resulting joy that flows from walking daily in His presence.We will explore how:1. Keeping God at the center of our lives produces spiritual stability2. The nearness of God brings deep, unshakable joy and security3. Resurrection hope, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, frees us from fear and despairTrue and lasting joy is found not in what God gives, but in who God isWith rich New Testament connections and practical applications, this message encourages believers to press into God daily, abide in Christ, and experience the fullness of joy that only He can provide—both now and for eternity.Whether you are weary, searching, or longing for deeper spiritual joy, this teaching calls you back to the only source that never fails: the presence of the Lord.“In Your presence there is fullness of joy.” — Psalm 16:11

We have all struggled with a sense of emptiness or not belonging. Like there's a void in our heart. If you're like me, you've tried over and over again, unsuccessfully to fill that void which only caused deeper pain. It's my hope that this video will you begin the journey of restoration.

In a world saturated with spiritual confusion, competing philosophies, and counterfeit versions of Christianity, believers are continually pressured to move beyond Christ in search of something “more.” Yet Scripture is clear: everything necessary for spiritual life, growth, and stability is found in Him alone.In Colossians 2:6–7, the Apostle Paul delivers a concise but profound summary of the Christian life. Writing to a church threatened by false teaching, Paul calls believers back to the foundation of their faith—not to new ideas, mystical experiences, or human wisdom, but to Christ Himself. As we have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so we are commanded to walk in Him—rooted, built up, and firmly established in the faith.This teaching unfolds Paul’s inspired progression of spiritual maturity, showing how genuine faith is grounded in Christ, nourished through continual dependence upon Him, strengthened through sound doctrine, and ultimately marked by a life overflowing with thanksgiving. Far from being a superficial or emotional faith, this passage calls believers to a deep, unwavering, Christ-centered walk that withstands deception and produces lasting spiritual fruit.This message is both a call to examine the foundation of our faith and an encouragement to remain anchored in the all-sufficient Christ.

Being a father means more than providing. It means protecting.This short message is a father speaking directly to other fathers about our responsibility to stand alongside our daughters—to guard their safety, dignity, and fairness in a world that increasingly asks them to compromise truth for comfort.This is not about anger or hate. It is about love, courage, and moral responsibility. Our daughters should never have to navigate confusion, exploitation, or unfairness alone.Now is the time for fathers to step forward, speak clearly, and protect what matters most.Stand with your daughters. Be the father they need.

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