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Colossians
Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 13, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Complete In Christ (Part One)
Contributed on Jan 13, 2009
1)Secret knowledge, 2)rule-keeping, and 3)mystical experiences do not make us better Christians
COMPLETE IN CHRIST (PART ONE) COLOSSIANS 2:10 1. Illus. of filling one gallon jug • Half full- how much more can it hold? • Three quarters full- how much more can it hold? • One gallon full- how much more can it hold? (None) 2. In this chapter, Paul is going to tell us that Christ supplies ...read more
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2. Help For The Home
Contributed on Jan 16, 2009
Husbands and wives are given God-appointed roles. When these roles are ignore, holy wedlock becomes unholy deadlock!
Help for the Home! Colossians 3:18-22 1. Illus. of Nintendo game • Joan bought it for us recently. I carefully consulted the instructions, because that thing looked like something from outer space! • Then she bought us a wireless control for the thing. Looked just like the other one, except ...read more
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3. How To Behave In Church (And Everywhere Else!)
Contributed on Jan 16, 2009
We are masters at self-deception. How can I tell if my behavior really honors Jesus? 1)Peace of God. 2) Word of God. 3) Son of God.
HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH COLOSSIANS 3: 15-17 1. Illus. of “Jesus in my heart.” • Little 9 year old girl came home from VBS one day. Proudly told her parents and little brother that, “Jesus is living in my heart now!” • Mom and dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. • Later that ...read more
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4. The Truth About Pleasing God
Contributed on Jan 16, 2009
Pleasing God means understanding His will and doing it! But... how do we know the will of God?
THE TRUTH ABOUT PLEASING GOD (1) COLOSSIANS 1:9-10A 1. Illus. of Paul C. • His daddy was an alcoholic who grew violent when he drank. • As a boy, Paul was beaten with a shovel, etc. • No matter what he did, his daddy would find something wrong with it, fly into a rage, and beat him. • When ...read more
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5. My Identity In Christ
Contributed on Jan 22, 2009
In Christ, I am free from the authority of Satan, the property of Jesus Christ, and totally forgiven for my sins.
“My Identity in Christ” Colossians 1:9-14 1. Illus. of elementary school • Classmates assign a “value” to the other kids. This one is the “smart” one, that one is the “plain” one. • Truth is, so often who that child is, is the exact opposite of the lable given to him or her! 2. Who are ...read more
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6. The Well Dressed Christian (1)
Contributed on Jan 22, 2009
Christians are to take off 1)Wicked passsions 2)Hot tempers 3) Destructive speech
THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN (1) COLOSSIANS 3:5-9 1. Illus. of resurrection of Lazarus • Point- when he came out, still had on the grave-clothes. 2. Did you know the same thing is true spiritually? When we come out of spiritual deadness into new life in Christ, we are still wearing the garments ...read more
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7. Maturity Myths
Contributed on Jan 22, 2009
Maturity is the goal for every believer, but these common myths may keep us from attaining it!
Maturity Myths COLOSSIANS 3: 9-14 1. Illus. of game called “Sweetlicks.” • Big console with 15-20 holes. At random times, a cartoon character head would pop us out of the hole for a second or two. Object of the game was to use foam rubber bat to knock them back down again. • Problem was, ...read more