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Colossians 3:1-11 - Where are you? Preacher: Tom Hallett

Colossians 2:8-15 – Beware of the Trap Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. Don’t be taken captive by a system of rules (v. 8) 2. You already have everything in Jesus (vv. 9-10) 3. You are already set free from sin in Jesus (vv. 11-12) 4. You have been delivered to debt-free life in Jesus (vv. 13-15) Questions for us? In what ways might we fall into the trap of believing that following religious rules makes...

Colossians 1:15-23 – The Supremacy of the Son Preacher: Adam Johnston Why please God? What’s the reason we ought to pray to know how to live a life worthy of God and please him? 1. Jesus is supreme over creation (vv. 15-17) We all acknowledge powers higher than us, but Jesus is supreme over everything in creation. He has the ultimate claim on our lives. 2. Jesus is supreme over the new creation (v...

Colossians 1:9-14 – A Prayer for Knowing God’s Will Preacher: Adam Johnston It is easy to think we are doing the right thing but actually be making a mess because we don’t know someone’s will. Do we care about knowing God’s will? 1. Prayer to know God’s will (vv. 9-10a) The Bible distinguishes between God’s secret will – how things will work out – and his revealed will – how to live for him. Do we...

Colossians 1:1-8 – True Gospel, True Messenger, True Christians Preacher: Adam Johnston 1. The Colossians are true Christians (vv. 3-5) 2. The Colossians believe the true gospel (v. 6) 3. The Colossians trust a true messenger (vv. 7-8) Questions for us? Read Colossians 2:6-7 – is this a verse you could memorise over this term? What have the Colossians done in 2:6? Do you ever doubt if you have rea...

Matthew 28:16-20 - Prepare for Launch - The Great Commission Preacher: Lee McMunn