Spiritual WarfareFr. Jaswant RanaSermon

Colossians 3:1–3

Renewing of the Mind

Fr. Jaswant Rana · 13 August 2026

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Key Takeaways

  • •Colossians 3:1–3 — set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.
  • •Psalm 10:4 gives a test: does this thought leave room for God, or push Him out?
  • •John 10:27 — learning to recognize the Good Shepherd's voice above every other voice competing for your attention.
  • •Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to the mind that stays fixed on God.
  • •Psalm 119:49,52 — God's own word is the source of hope and comfort in distress.

This is Part 2, following Breaking Spiritual Bondage, which named how worldly thinking creates strongholds. Here, Fr. Jaswant Rana turns to the practical steps of actually renewing the mind.

The message walks through testing every thought against Psalm 10:4, setting the mind on heavenly things per Colossians 3:1–3, and learning to recognize God's voice above the noise, following John 10:27. Anxiety and sleeplessness are addressed directly — not by ignoring them, but by declaring God's own promises over them, drawing on Psalm 119.

The message closes on Isaiah 26:3 — the promise of perfect peace for the mind that stays fixed on God — offered as the practical fruit of everything taught across both parts of this series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to watch Part 1 first?

It helps — Part 1, Breaking Spiritual Bondage, explains how worldly thinking creates the bondage this message teaches how to break free from.

What are the 7 spiritual steps mentioned?

The seven steps in the sermon are: listen for the Good Shepherd's voice (John 10:27); keep your mind fixed on God (Isaiah 26:3); declare His promises (Psalm 119:49, 52); set your mind on things above (Colossians 3:1–3); trust that His plan for you is good (Jeremiah 29:11); listen to good words so the bad ones are driven out (2 Corinthians 10:4–5); and hold on to God's Word as His voice (1 John 5:4).