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?”
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.
Colossians 1:9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease
to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will
in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Colossians 1:10 That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being
fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power,
for all patience and longsuffering with joy;
Colossians 1:12 Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers
of the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Colossians 1:13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and
conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love,
Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness
of sins.
I. INTERCEDING MEANS PRAYING FOR ONE ANOTHER AS ONE.
Colossians 1:9 “For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease
to pray for you, …”
Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in
one hope of your calling;
Ephesians 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism;
Ephesians 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all,
and in you all.
John 17:20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in
Me through their word;
John 17:21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You;
that they also may be one in Us,
Romans 8:34 “… It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even
at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Lyrics “And He’s ever interceding”
And He’s ever interceding, to the Father for His children;
Yes, He’s ever interceding, to the Father for His own;
Through Him you can reach the Father, So, bring Him all your heavy burdens;
Yes, for you He’s interceding, So, come boldly to the throne.
Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience,
in all things desiring to live honorably.
Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you,
always laboring fervently for you in prayers, …”
II. INTERCEDING MEANS PRAYING FOR SAINTS DOING WELL.
Colossians 1:9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease
to pray for you, …
Colossians 1:4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for
all the saints;
Romans 15:30 Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through
the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me,
John 15:5 Now a certain man was there who had an infirmity thirty-eight years.
John 15:6 When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been
in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”
John 15:8 Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.”
John 15:9 And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked.
John 15:14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you
have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.”
Proverbs 26:11 As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.
Matthew 12:43 “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through
dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.
Matthew 12:44 Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.
’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.
Matthew 12:45 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked
than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is
worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.”
III. INTERCEDING FOR SAINTS MEANS NOT CEASING TO PRAY.
Colossians 1:9 ” … we do not cease to pray for you …”
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing,
Scripture records that out of approximately 667 recorded prayers in the Bible,
there are about 454 recorded answers.
Dwight Spurgeon said, “As you are tempted without ceasing, so pray without ceasing.”
Matthew 6:13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
IV. INTERCEDING MEANS PRAYING FOR OTHERS TO BE FILLED.
Colossians 1:9 “… and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will
Psalm 23:5 ” … My cup runs over.”
Colossians 1:9 “… and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will
in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Isaiah 11:9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth
shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.
Luke 13:4 “… Those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do
you think that they were worse sinners than all other men who dwelt in Jerusalem?
Luke 13:5 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”
2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not … willing that any should perish but that all should
come to repentance.
Turkey the country where Colossae originally was is the least Christian nation
in all the earth.
They say there are only a few thousand Christians in Turkey.
Carl Henry said, “The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time.”
Jude 1:22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction;
Jude 1:23 But others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, …
Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Reporter’s question: “What made you decide to volunteer to do this?”
Rescue worker’s answer: “It’s for humanity. We’re all humans. I’m doing my
best to save a life, even one if I can.”
All scripture is from the NKJV or specified otherwise.
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Sunday School Provided For All Ages – 9:30-10:15 Morning Worship – 10:30 – 12:00
Children’s Church – 10:45 – 12:00
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Bible Study – 6:30 – 7:30
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