Colossians 4:2-6 | Christian are called to make Christ known to the world. In this message we see just how important our prayers and testimonies are in reaching the lost for Christ.

Colossians 3:22 - 4:1 | When false teachings reach the church, it will invariably reach the home. In the early church, slavery was a predominant reality in the Roman Empire. They were considered a part of ones household. In this message we see how this works its way into a Christ centered home.

Colossians 3:20-21 | When false teachings reach the church, it will invariably reach the home. In this message we see that having a Christ-centered family means that children play a part as well as parents to honor Christ in the home.

On April 24, 2021, Ronald Espiritu went to be with the Lord. He was the first disciple of Pastor Ray Palompo (Island Grace Church) and he was the person who led Pastor Amel Dominguez to Christ (First Baptist Church of Haleiwa). He was also one of the founding members of Island Grace Church which planted in central Oahu in 2009. This address was given by Pastor Amel Dominguez during Ronald Espiritu's memorial service held at First Baptist Church of Haleiwa on July 31, 2021.

Colossians 3:18-19 | When false teachings reach the church, it will invariably reach the home. In this message we see that having a Christ-centered family means having a Christ-centered marriage.

Colossians 3:15-17 | God's church is to be a thankful church. At the heart of that gratitude is Christ. It's His peace, His Word and His name that will guide His people to be the God-glorifying church they need to be.

Colossians 3:12-14 | When you become a Christian, you become a part of God's people. This becomes the motivation for putting on characteristics that look a lot like Christ.

Colossians 3:5-11 | When a person becomes a Christian, there is a residue of sin that remains. It neither reigns nor rules! It is something that must now be removed.

Colossians 3:1-4 | When a person believes in Jesus Christ, they experience a new life in Him. This new reality is going to mean something for them. In this text we explore two applications that flow out of two implications for each and every Christian.

Colossians 2:16-23 | Christ has set you free such that you are no longer subject to the rigors of the Law when you believe in Him. False teachers will frustrate that simple truth, so beware of false practices.