Finding Joy in our Struggles: The Glory of Christ (Philippians 1:18b-26)

Key idea: We can find joy in our struggles when we embrace our greater purpose in this world and the greater promise of the next. Two big pieces of life that lead to joy no matter our circumstances: I. Know your greater purpose in this world: To honor Christ If honoring Christ is our greatest […]

Imitate Christ- Like Epaphroditus (Phil 2:25-30)

Key Idea: Trust in Christ to be like Christ I. Trust in Christ to Love Like Christ (2:25-27)II. Trust in Christ to Serve Christ (2:28-30) Discussion Questions– What is one thing you learned from the sermon? One question you have?– How can you love your small group like Epaphroditus loves Paul? What are three things you […]

Hope For the Cruciformed Life (Galatians 6:15-18)

Key Idea: Grace is the hope for the cruciformed life.

What I Wish I Knew: The Shadowy Place

Gospel Friendship – Colossians 4:7-18

Three Tactics for Everyday Gospel Ministry (Colossians 4:2-6)

The Supremacy of the Son (Colossians 1:15-20)

The Supremacy of the Son
Colossians 1:15-20

Key idea: Jesus Christ is supreme over everything.

1. Jesus is supreme over the old creation (15-16)

a. Jesus is supreme because he is the image of God (15a)

b. Jesus is supreme because he is the firstborn over all creation (15b)

Jesus has the rights of the firstborn because:

1. All things were created by (in) him

2. All things were created through him

3. All things were created for him

Application: true life as a created being is only found in Jesus.

2. Jesus is supreme because he holds all things together (17-18)

3. Jesus is supreme over the new creation (the Church) (18b-20)

a) Jesus is supreme because he is the founder and the resurrector of the Church (18b)

Two ways that Jesus is supreme over the new creation:

1. The fullness of God was pleased to dwell in him

2. God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things through Jesus

To Summarize:

1. Jesus is ____, and He _________ all things.
2. Jesus _________ all things together.
3. Jesus, __________________, is ______________ all things to himself.

Application: Is this the Jesus you believe in?

Living in the Light of the Son (Colossians 1:3-14)

Jesus on Jesus’ Terms (John 5:18-29)

Key Idea: Since Jesus is God, we can actually have a relationship with him and we order our lives around him. I. Since Jesus is God, we can actually have a relationship with him (vv. 18-24) II. Since Jesus is God, we order our lives around him (vv. 25-29)

Following Christ (John 1:35-51)

Key Idea: Following Christ means that our new life is fully and ultimately about Christ. I. We have a new object of faith II. We have a new understanding of reality III. We have new change and growth IV. We have a new mission