Jesus Revealed
Colossians 1:15-20
The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us.
Deuteronomy 29:29
Jesus:
… the image of the invisible God
… the firstborn over all creation
… by Him all things were created
… created by Him and for Him
… He is before all things
… in Him all things hold together
… He is the head of the body
… the firstborn from among the dead
… in everything He might have the supremacy
… God’s fullness dwells in Him
… reconcile to Himself all things
… peace through His blood
Hosea 4:6 My people perish for lack of knowledge
1ST: The Supremacy of Christ is in .
2ND: We must embrace the of scripture.
3RD: Our victory over darkness corresponds to: James 4:7
A. Our to the Lord Jesus Christ.
B. Our of biblical principles for warfare.
Two suggested books for spiritual warfare:
1. Victory Over The Darkness, by Neil T. Anderson
2. The Invisible War, by Chip Ingram
Pastor Glen Keeffe
Shelton First Baptist Church
January 25, 2009
“Guilt-Free Praying”
(Colossians 1:9-14)
How Can You Pray for Me?
1. Pray for Knowledge of God’s Will—1:9
Ø What we can know for sure—Example: 1 Thess. 4:2
Ø What requires counsel and prayer—Examples:
Why is it important to understand God’s will?
2. Knowledge of God’s Will Leads to Fruitfulness in Ministry—1:10
Ø Two types of fruit we can present to God—Gal. 5:22; 2 Cor. 5:20
1. A character trait I will work on this year is ________________
2. A person I want to influence for Jesus is _________________
3. Knowledge of God’s Will Leads to Power for Living—1:11-14
Ø Three forms this power takes:
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3.
Pastor Gary A. Schwarz
Shelton First Baptist Church
January 18, 2009
HOPE
Colossians 1:1-8
01/11/09
Colossians 1:2
To the __________ and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse
Colossians 1:5
…the faith and love that spring from the _________
Examples of the wrong source to place our hope:
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The right source to place our hope:
Colossians 1:5
…the faith and love that spring from the hope
a)…that is stored up for you in __________
b)…and that you have already heard about in the _______ __ ______, the _________ that has come to you.
By Pastor Glen Keeffe
God Is A Great Giver
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the
Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17
Four things that God gives to help you through trials:
#1. Patience – James 1:3-4
#2. Wisdom – James 1:5
• James 3:13-16 Worldly wisdom
• James 3:17 The wisdom that God gives
• James 1:6-8 Notice three things:
1. “Believe” ask in faith, in harmony with God’s will
2. “Doubt” don’t be wavering—symptom of an uncommitted will to God
3. “Double Minded” trying to serve God and the world at the same time
#3 Crown of Life: There are four types of crowns in the Bible
1. A crown of Joy
2. A crown of Royalty
3. A crown of Victory
4. A crown of Dignity and Honor
#4 God’s Word: How are we to treat that word? v.19
• Hebrews 3:7-8
• Deuteronomy 32:46-47
• Romans 15:4
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Rich Unterseher, Elder
Shelton First Baptist Church
God is A Great Giver
