Colossians 4:2-6 When you put on the new man the testimony of your life will create opportunities to impact others with the Gospel as never before! Three commitments that we must make: Commitment #1: I Will Be Faithful in Prayer Four essential instructions regarding our prayer life: We must be Persistent in our Prayers We...
Colossians 3:22-4:1 The Biblical View of Labor: Our Labor is a part of life Our Labor is a gift of God Our Labor produces satisfaction Our Labor supplies our needs Our labor communicates a message Our Labor is an obligation Our Labor creates opportunity to minister 3 Areas of Responsibility for Employees: #1: Submission #2:...
Col 3:20-21 1st Command – “Children Obey” Doing what you are told to do when you are told to do it with the right attitude. The Extent – “In Everything”: As parents we must teach our children to obey immediately and completely, without challenging or complaining. The Reason – “For this Pleases the Lord” 2nd Command...
Colossians 3:18-19 2 Foundational Questions that we must answer: Question #1: Why did God establish marriage? God designed Marriage for His Glory God designed marriage for our good God Designed marriage for Procreation God designed Marriage for Proclamation Question #2: Why did God give these two Commands? For Women: Submission is the Biblical Standard Five...
Col 3:16-17 Growing deeper in our relationship with Christ can only occur as we grow stronger through His Word. Three Commitments we must make: I. A Personal Commitment: We must Embrace God’s Word Understand the Command (v. 16): The Subject – The Word The Source – Of Christ The Command –Let the Word dwell in...
Colossians 3:12-15 The Christian life is to be understood as a relationship that motivates us to pursue righteous living. Foundational Facts about our Relationship with Christ. We have been Chosen by God We have been Set Apart for His Use We are the Object of His Love The Command: Put on the Believer’s Wardrobe I....
Colossians 3:8-11 “But now you must put them all away…” Understand the Command: (3 Details) A command of action “Put them all away” A command of urgency “Now” A command of responsibility “You” Six Social Sins to Slay: Anger –inner bitter resentment Wrath – sudden violent outburst Malice – a pattern of moral evil blasphemy/Slander...
Colossians 3:5-7 Since we are now children of God we can no longer tolerate, participate in or associate with sinful activity. Our ownership has changed and therefore our affections must also change. Command: “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you.” Five Sexual sins to Slay Fornication – sexual immorality Uncleanness – impurity Passion-...
Colossians 3:1-4 When you come to Christ: You become a new creation Old things pass away All things become new I. A Genuine Relationship with Christ will: Transform Your Affections This transformation is based on: The connection we have with Christ Our passionate pursuit of Christ The promised advocacy of Christ II. A Genuine Relationship...
