by avministry | Jun 5, 2023 | Sermons
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Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.
Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing
to the Lord.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become
discouraged.
An ideal is defined as:
1) A conception of something in its absolute perfection.
2) One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence.
3) An ultimate object of endeaver, a goal.
4) An honorable or worthy principle or aim.
I. A PICTURE PERFECT WIFE.
Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
Success in marriage is more than finding the right person; it is being the right
person.
1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ,
the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
It’s plural leadership, singular headship.
Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
II. A PICTURE PERFECT HUSBAND.
Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them.
She married him because he was ‘strong and masculine’;
She divorced him because he was a very ‘dominating male.’
He married her because she was so ‘fragile and petite’;
He divorced her because she was so ‘weak and helpless.’
She chose him because ‘he knew how to provide a good living’;
She left him because ‘all he thought about was the business.’
He married her because she was ‘steady and sensible’;
He divorced her because she was ‘boring and dull.’”
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church
and gave Himself for her,
Ephesians 5:28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies;
he who loves his wife loves himself.
Genesis 2: 23 And Adam said: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of
my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”
Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined
to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
III. A PICTURE PERFECT CHILD.
Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing
to the Lord.
IV. A PICTURE PERFECT PARENT.
Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become
discouraged.
Psalm 127:3 Children are a gift from the LORD ; they are a reward from him.
Proverbs 17:6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men …
The goal of parenting is godliness.
3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Luke 2:51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject
to them …
Luke 2:51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject
to them …
A perfect husband is a man who does not demand a perfect wife.
A perfect wife is a woman who does not demand a perfect husband.
A perfect child is a child who does not demand perfect parents.
Perfect parents are those who do not demand perfect children.
Only perfect people can enter God’s heaven and there are no perfect people.
We needed a perfect life and Jesus lived the perfect sinless life for us.
1 Peter 2:22 “Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth’;
1 John 3:5 And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and
in Him there is no sin.
2 Corintians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that
we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
by avministry | May 31, 2023 | Sermons
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Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching
and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing
with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the
Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Exodus 15:1 Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the Lord, ..
1 Samuel 16:23 Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would
play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit would go away.
Ecclesiastes 2:8 “… I acquired male and female singers, the delights of the sons
of men, and musical instruments of all kinds.
1 Chronicles 23:5 “… four thousand praised the Lord with musical instruments,
” which I made,” said David, “for giving praise.”
Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Hebrews 2:12 “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the
assembly I will sing praise to You.”
Romans 15:9 and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy, as it is written:
For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles, and sing to Your name.
Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the
scroll, and to open its seals; For You were slain, and have redeemed us to God
by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
Christians are the only religion that sing.
Psalm 96:1 Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Psalm 96:2 Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His
salvation from day to day.
Lyrics Favorite Song of All
His favorite song of all
Is the song of the redeemed
When lost sinners now made clean
Lift their voices loud and strong
When those purchased by His blood
Lift to Him a song of love
There’s nothing more He’d rather hear
Nor so pleasing to His ear
As His favorite song of all
A concert is where people perform for other people
A church is where the people of God come into the presence of God to sing the
praises of God.
I. GOD’S DESIRE OF SPIRIT-FILLED WORSHIP.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching
and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, …
Psalm 136:1 …. For His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 136:2 …. For His mercy endures forever.
Isaiah 6:3 “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.”
II. GOD’S DESCRIPTION OF SPIRIT-FILLED WORSHIP
1) PSALMS.
Colossians 3:16 “teaching and admonishing one another in psalms …
Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalm 42:1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You,
O God.
The song “He has made me glad” quotes from several Psalms
I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart
I will enter His courts with praise
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made
I will rejoice for He has made me glad
James 5:13 “… Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.
1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together,
each of you has a psalm, …”
2) HYMNS.
Colossians 3:16 “teaching and admonishing one another … in hymns
According to a website the top ten most popular hymns are:
10. In the Garden
9. It is Well with My Soul
8. Rock of Ages
7. I’ll Fly Away
6. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
5. Blessed Assurance
4. Because He Lives
3. Great is Thy Faithfulness
2. Amazing Grace
1. How Great Thou Art
Acts 16:25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to
God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
3) SPIRITUAL SONGS.
Colossians 3:16 “teaching and admonishing one another … in spiritual songs
John 4:22 You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship,
for salvation is of the Jews.
John 4:23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will
worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship
Him.
John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and
truth.
1 Corinthians 14:15 “… I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.
III. GOD’S DIRECTION OF SPIRIT-FILLED WORSHIP.
Colossians 3:16 “… singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
“Let those who refuse to sing who never knew our God.”
Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
Colossians 3:16 “… singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Matthew 15:8‘These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me
with their lips, but their heart is far from Me.
Luke 1:46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Psalm 104:35 … Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
IV. GOD’S DEPTH OF SPIRIT-FILLED WORSHIP.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the
Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Psalm 100:4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
3 John 5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers,
Colossians 3:23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men
1 Corinthians 10:31 “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do
everything for God’s glory”.
by avministry | May 22, 2023 | Sermons
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Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you
were called in one body; and be thankful.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching
and admonishing one another …
Putting off:
Fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language and lies
Putting on:
Tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering,bearing with one
another, and forgiving one another, love.
I. LET THE PEACE OF CHRIST RULE.
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God …”
Luke 22:20 “…This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.”
Colossians 3:15 (NLT) “… For as members of one body you are all called to live
in peace.”
Colossians 3:15 (Philips) “… remembering that as members of the same body
you are called to live in harmony…”
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, …
Colossians 3:15 (Amp) And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ
rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality
all questions that arise in your minds…
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way
of death.
Luke 9:35 “… This is my beloved Son: hear him.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because
when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it
not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively
works in you who believe.
The Word of God is the final authority.
When we agree with the Bible, we are right.
When we disagree with the Bible, we are wrong.
Former Pastor Rick Warren shares 5 Reasons Why Saddleback Is Challenging
the SBC Removal of his church:
1.We’re challenging the ruling on behalf of millions of SBC women whose God
given spiritual gifts and leadership skills are being wasted instead of empowered
for the Great Commission.
2. We’re challenging the ruling on behalf of over 300 concerned pastors who
have female pastors serving on their staff and have written to me.
3.We’re challenging the ruling on behalf of our IMB missionaries.
4. We believe a decision this critical to the SBC’s identity and future should be
decided by the Messengers, not a committee.
5. Our goal is to spark the thinking of messengers regarding the direction of the
SBC, regardless of the outcome of the vote.
Note my prediction: The next generation of Southern Baptists will remove the
restriction on women one day, because truth eventually triumphs over tradition.
1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife,
Troy Zapp is 26 years old and she started her male transition in October of 2014 (quote)
“It is ironic that the one place that all LGBTQ’s fear the most to be involved with
(church), was the same place that brought my transition upon me. I use to hate
and fear the church including all the people in it. Now, I am involved and loved,
and know I belong.”
What does the Lord, the final authority have to say?
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He
created him; male and female He created them.
Deuteronomy 22:5 A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor
shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for all who do so are an abomination
to the Lord your God.
1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom
of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers,
nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,
1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor
extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Andy Stanley says: “I stopped leveraging the authority of Scripture and began
leveraging the authority and stories of the people behind the Scripture.
To be clear, I don’t believe “the Bible says,” “Scripture teaches,” and “the Word
of God commands” are incorrect approaches. But they are ineffective approaches
for post-Christian people. Close to half our population does not view the Bible
as authoritative either.”
Luke 16:31 But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither
will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’
Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me;
John 7:7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it that
its works are evil.
II. LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL.
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom …”
It’s one thing to get in the Word.
It’s quite another thing for the Word to get in you.
Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Colossians 3:16 ” … teaching and admonishing one another …
Praise the Lord, I saw the Lord
We can’t turn the light on, only God can do that.
Billy Sunday said, “When the Great Umpire of the Universe makes the Final Call,
will He find you “Safe at Home” or “Out for all eternity?”
by avministry | May 15, 2023 | Sermons
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Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender
mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
Colossians 3:13 Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone
has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
Colossians 3:14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of
perfection.
Here’s some Mom wisdom for Mother’s Day
* It’s not easy being a Mom. If it were, Dad would do it!
* Moms are the only ones who know the true meaning of 24/7.
* I smile because I’m your mother, but I laugh because there’s nothing I can do
about it.
* We have the perfect mother-daughter relationship. You’re my daughter, and
I’m perfect!
* Mom, on helping the kids with their math homework:
Dear Math, grow up and solve your own problems.
* Silence is golden. Unless you have kids, then silence is suspicious.
* Why is a computer so smart? Because it listens to its motherboard.
* Why is Mother’s Day before Father’s Day? So kids can spend their Christmas
money on Mom.
*I hate when I’m waiting for Mom to cook dinner and then I remember I am the
Mom and I have to cook dinner.
* Nothing is really lost until Mom can’t find it.
* Home is where your mom is.
How to dress for success — always dress like your boss.
Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put
on Christ.
Fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language and lies
I. GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, …”
Ephesians 1:4 Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world,
that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
Colossians 3:8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these:
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, … put on
Colossians 3:12 (Amp) Clothe yourselves therefore, as God’s own chosen ones
Isaiah 61:10 “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with
the robe of righteousness, …”
II. GOD’S CHOSEN QUALITIES.
WE DRESS FOR SUCCESS —
1. BY PUTTING ON THE CHRIST-LIKE QUALITY OF MERCIES.
Colossians 3:12 “… put on tender mercies, …”
WE DRESS FOR SUCCESS —
2. BY PUTTING ON THE CHRIST-LIKE QUALITY OF KINDNESS.
Colossians 3:12 “put on … kindness…”
Romans 2:4 Or do you presume on the riches of His kindness and forbearance
and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
WE DRESS FOR SUCCESS —
3. BY PUTTING ON THE CHRIST-LIKE QUALITY OF HUMILITY.
Colossians 3:12 “put on … humility …”
“The Book of Virtues” by William Bennett.
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Matthew 20:28 Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, …”
Philippians 2:7 But made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant,
and coming in the likeness of men.
Philippians 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself …”
WE DRESS FOR SUCCESS —
4. BY PUTTING ON THE CHRIST-LIKE QUALITY OF MEEKNESS.
Colossians 3:12 “put on … meekness…”
1 Peter 3:4 “… the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God
is of great price.
The Horse Whisperer
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Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.
WE DRESS FOR SUCCESS —
5. BY PUTTING ON THE CHRIST-LIKE QUALITY OF LONGSUFFERING
Colossians 3:12 ” put on … longsuffering;
1 Timothy 1:16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus
Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe
on Him for everlasting life.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord … is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish
but that all should come to repentance.
WE DRESS FOR SUCCESS —
6. BY PUTTING ON THE CHRIST-LIKE QUALITY OF FORBEARANCE
AND FORGIVENESS.
Colossians 3:13 Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone
has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
D.L. Moody used to picture the Lord saying to Peter,
“Hey, Peter, go hunt up the man who put the crown of thorns on my head and
tell him that I love him. Tell him he can have a crown in my kingdom and it doesn’t
have any thorns. Find the man who spat in my face and preach the gospel to him.
Tell him that I forgive him and that I died to save him. And find the man who
thrust the spear into my side and tell him there’s a quicker way to my heart”
WE DRESS FOR SUCCESS —
7. BY PUTTING ON THE CHRIST-LIKE QUALITY OF LOVE.
Colossians 3:14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of
perfection.
Worldwide nearly 800 women a day die due to pregnancy or childbirth.
The Valiant by Poet Mark DeWolf speaks about the risks mothers take:
Not for the star crowned heroes
The men who conquer and slay
But a song for those who bore them
The mothers braver than they
With never a blare of trumpets
With never a surge of cheers
They march to the unseen hazards
pale, patient volunteers.
1 Corinthians 13:8 Love never fails …
by avministry | May 8, 2023 | Sermons
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Colossians 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth:
fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Colossians 3:6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the
sons of disobedience,
Colossians 3:7 In which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.
Colossians 3:8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath,
malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.
Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man
with his deeds,
Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge
according to the image of Him who created him,
Romans 3:11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised,
barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.
Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no
influence on society.”
Colossians 3:1 “… seek those things which are above, where Christ is,..”
Colossians 3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
I. OUR ERADICATION: PUT TO DEATH SEXUAL SINS.
Colossians 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth:
Colossians 3:5 (NLT) So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you.
Deitrich Bonhoeffer (quote) ‘When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.’
Colossians 3:5 “… fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and
covetousness, which is idolatry.
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that
you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your
reasonable service.
The complaint report states:
“The decision to smear Pastor Johnny’s reputation with these accusations has
led him to suffer substantial economic and other damages. He has lost (his) job
and income; he has lost current and future book deals; and he has lost the
opportunity to generate income through speaking engagements.”
Ephesians 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not
be once named among you, as becometh saints;
2 Samuel 12:14 “… by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies
of the Lord to blaspheme …”
II. OUR MOTIVATION: THE COMING WRATH OF GOD.
Colossians 3:6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the
sons of disobedience,
Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows,
that he will also reap.
Colossians 3:7 In which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.
Colossians 3:7 (NLT) You used to do them when your life was still part of this world.
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
III. OUR ELIMINATION: PUT OFF SOCIAL SINS.
Colossians 3:8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these:anger, wrath,
James 1:19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow
to speak, slow to wrath;
James 1:20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Colossians 3:8 “… malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.
Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man
with his deeds,
IV. OUR TRANSFORMATION: TO THE IMAGE OF CHRIST.
Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge
according to the image of Him who created him,
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good
work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have
put on Christ.
Romans 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised,
barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.
Lyrics You Are My All In All
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again I bless Your name
You are my all in all
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all.
Ephesians 2:1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins,
John 11:43 Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice,
Lazarus, come forth!
John 11:44 And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes,
and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Loose him, and let
him go.”
The grave clothes of the old you
Fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
Anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language and lies
