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Deeper Sacrifice John 15:12-14; 10:10-18; 1 John 3:16-18 I. Deeper Sacrifice is born out of a deep, abiding Love II. Deeper Sacrifice is lived out through Obedience III. Deeper Sacrifice unifies others around the Mission IV. Deeper Sacrifice is not the end of the Story V. Deeper Sacrifice must be Remembered

Colossians - Episode 9  (Colossians 4:7-18)   Two Kinds of People in the World – Those who stop watching movies at “The End” or those who watch all of the credits. Movie Credits reveal all of the important contributors who worked together for the outcome.  Today, we’re going to roll the credits & we’ll learn a lot in the process.    You and Who?   Do you see yours...

Colossians - Episode 8 (Colossians 4:2-6) 1. Begins with Deeper Prayer – v. 2 a. Continue – remember our opening message in the series – Deeper Prayer from Col 1 Thank God for People; for the Gospel Ask God to fill people; strengthen people – for endurance, patience, joy, t-giving b. Steadfastly c. Watchful – pay attention to movement and answers d. With Thanksgiving 2. Is Motivated by the Example...

MOM = M.O.M. = Model of Ministry So, let’s think together this morning about the Deeper Care that a Mother brings to our lives – and how that helps us think about the right kind of ministry impact we want to have in our relationships as Christ-followers: 1. Gentle – Epios – only 2 uses in the NT (2 Tim 2:24)– to warm, to foster, cherish – One who follows the will of another – and is ready to do wh...

Colossians - Episode 7  (Colossians 3:18-4:1)   All of what we think about today comes within the context of last week’s message – the practice of our Christian Faith as described in the 1st 17 verses of the chapter.    Wives - He begins with wives and gives a brief 10-word admonition.  Submit – ‘come under’ the leadership of your husband – this is your role, not your iden...

Colossians - Episode 6  (Colossians 3:1-17)   Let’s look at the Deeper Practice of our Faith – How to live out all we’ve been learning from Paul and Jesus – How do we actually Grow Deeper to Reach Further in our life - If we get this right – if we grow deeper in this way – we WILL reach further and impact more people than we can even begin to imagine. So, let’s get practical – 4 steps &n...

Resurrection Power is: 1. The Power of Eternal Perspective in your Daily Life – Eph 2:4-6 2. The Power of Extraordinary Presence everywhere you go – Matthew 28:20 A presence of Peace; Courage; Joy; Love He is with you 3. The Power of Significant Purpose A Mission that Matters 4. The Power of Victorious Conquest Eph 1:19-23 Romans 8:31-39 – Secure in the Love of Christ For the rest of your earthly...

We begin on this Palm Sunday with Christ’s Deeper Purpose: Luke 9:51 – When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. This was His deeper purpose – the purpose John the Baptist recognized when he introduced Jesus to his disciples in John 1:29 -   The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God , who takes away the sin of the...

Colossians - Episode 5  (Colossians 2:16-23)   Deeper Freedom comes through a focus on: 1. Substance over Shadow – v. 16-17 With Christ as our Filter 2. Relationship over Religion – v. 18 – 19 With Christ as our Head 3. The Corporate Body over Individual Rights – Eph 4:13-16 Growth Unity Process of Maturity – Patience Serving one another instead of judging them - Gal 5:13-15; 1 Cor 9:19-...

Colossians - Episode 4 (Colossians 2:6 - 15) Deeper Faith is: 1. Received a. As a Gift b. Have you received it? 2. Active – a walk (1 John 2:6) 3. Growing – deeper & further 4. Anchored – established, confined, strengthened 5. Thankful 6. Discerning – v8-10 7. Dead to Self 8. Powerfully Alive in Christ, with Christ, by Christ 9. Forgiven & Forgiving – v13-14 10. Victorious! v15

1. Ministry is Gospel Proclamation 2. Ministry is Suffering for Others (The Church) 3. Ministry is Stewardship – Given from God; to me; for you 4. Ministry is Christ-centered 5. Ministry is Outward-Focused – Everyone – Warning; Teaching; Maturity is the Goal 6. Ministry is Work – toil; struggle – for Others! 7. Ministry is Christ-empowered – impossible without Him (John 15:5; Phil 4:13) 8. Ministr...

1. Who is Jesus? a. The Eternal Creator b. Preeminent – 1st c. The HEAD of the Church d. The Resurrected LORD – Victory over Death – Death was Defeated! 2. What has He done? a. Reconciled b. Made Peace c. Sacrificed Himself in our place 3. What will He do? a. Present you Holy and Blameless and Above Reproach b. Mature you – Phil 1:6 4. Where is He now? a. Christ in you – the Hope of Glory! 5. What...

Deeper Prayer: I. thanks God for People (v. 3-6) a. For their FAITH in Christ b. For their LOVE for the Church c. For their Eternal Perspective d. For their Fruitful Impact II. thanks God for the Gospel (v. 5-8) a. Its TRUTH b. Its GROWTH: Globally & Locally c. Its MESSAGE: Grace & Truth d. Its MINISTERS III. asks God to Fill People (v. 9-10) a. with the Knowledge of His Will SO THAT b. to...