Christian Responsibilities
Colossians 2:1-5
- Christians are to love one another.
- Christians are to grow in their understanding of Christ together.
- Christians are to rejoice in the faith of other believers.
Servants of the Gospel
Colossians 1:24-29
- A servant of the gospel will suffer for the sake of Christ and the church.
- A servant of the gospel will rightly steward the word of God.
- A servant of the gospel will strive to make and mature disciples.
The Supremacy of Christ Over New Creation
Colossians 1:18-20
- Jesus is supreme over the church.
- Jesus is supreme over the cosmos.
“The Supremacy of Christ”
Colossians 1:15-20
- Jesus is supreme because He uniquely reveals God
- Jesus is supreme because He universally rules over creation
New Realities in Christ
Colossians 1:13-14
- God the Father has delivered us from the domain of darkness
- God the Father has transferred us into Christ's kingdom
- In Christ we are redeemed
- In Christ we are forgiven
Praying for Our Church Family
Colossians 1:9-14
- Pray with gratitude for our church family
- Pray for the knowledge of God’s will for our church family
- Pray for pleasing lives among our church family
- Pray from your position in Christ for our church family
The Why's of Suffering
II Corinthians 1:3-7
- For Preparation
- For Recognition
- For Demonstration
Empowering the Church to Be on Mission
Acts 1:8
- New Person
- New Purpose
- New Power
God’s Plan for Man
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
The Plan of Reconciliation
*In eternity past God graciously chose to seek and save sinful man.
The People Called to the Ministry of Reconciliation
*God has given every believer the privilege of proclaiming that rebellious man can be made right with God.
The One Who Provides Reconciliation
*The Lord Jesus is our penal substitute for sin, taking our place and dying our death.
“Faith Resting in the Power of God”
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
- The Power of God Is Not Determined by the Wisdom of Men
- The Power of God Is Not Delivered by the Speaking Ability of the Preacher
- The Power of God Is Not Decided by the Physical Appearance of the Preacher
- The Power of God Is Demonstrated Most Clearly in Christ Crucified
Boasting of the Cross
Gal. 6:14
- Paul Could Have Boasted of His Experiences
- Paul Chose to Boast of the Cross
- Paul Tells the Meaning of the Cross
- Paul Describes What the Cross Stands For