Our Passport Colossians 1:21-29 (NIV) Stand _______ in the Gospel 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. _________ in the Fullness of faith 24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29 To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.
Colossians 1:15-20 1. Christ - Creator of All Things 2. Christ - Sustainer of All Things 3. Christ - Reconciler of All Things
Location, Location, Location Colossians 1: 1-14 Intro- The Authors v.1 I. The recipients vs. 2-8 A. Past B. Present C. Future II. What we should expect vs 9-12 Because of III. What He has done. Vs. 13-14 Close- It's all about your location. Dominion or Kingdom.
Luke 24:1-12 Sermon Title: Remembering the Resurrection! The focus is: Remember!
A Sacrificial Anointing John 12:1-8 I. Vs 1-3 Not a Donation, An Investment. II. Vs. 4-6 True generosity creates jealousy. III. Vs 7-8 It is The Holy Spirit Who moves us to Sacrificial giving for His design. Sacrificial giving to those in our presence, proves that they are always Loved and Welcome.
The Prodigal Son, the Proud Son, and the Compassionate Father 1. Luke 15:11-24: The Prodigal Son & Compassionate Father When humble repentance meets God’s compassion, relationship is restored and true love is experienced. 2. Luke 15:25-32: The Proud Son & Compassionate Father When proud performance meets God’s compassion, relationship is rejected and bitterness is experienced. 3. Mark 15:31-37: Christ's Compassion on Display 4. How are you responding to the Father's compassion?
Repentance Required Summary: Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people. LUKE 13:1--9 I. POLITICAL TRAGEDY, 1-3. II. NATURAL DISASTER, 4-5. III. FRUITLESS LIVES, 6-7. IV. SECOND CHANCES, 8-9.
The Road to the Resurrection and the opposition from the start. Intro.- The Chief end of Man. I. Paradise Lost in the garden. The first Adam II. Paradise Regained at the baptism. The Second Adam, Jesus Christ III. The Temptations. Illus. The magic bakery A. The first temptation B. The second temptation C. The third temptation Illus. Are you promotable? Closing- Where have you decided to live? Key Verse V1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.
