Making Sure You’re Making a Difference
Always seek to make a positive and godly impact on those you call your friends.
Series: Colossians
Verse by Verse
September 17, 2000
• Colossians 1-4
Verse by verse exposition of the book of Colossians
Conquering the Two-headed Family
Colossians 3:18
We must fearlessly affirm and by God’s grace seek to live out his divinely ordained roles in marriage, including a wife’s submission to her husband.
Defeating the Fire-breathing Marriage
Colossians 3:19
Husbands must love their wives so much that they daily aspire to reflect the loving, sacrificial leadership that Christ provides for his church.
Disarming the Obstinate Offspring
Colossians 3:20
Obedience and respect for authority must be the overarching value that permeates your family if your kids are to consistently obey their parents.
Overcoming Anger-laden Parenting
Colossians 3:21
Christian parents (especially dads) must diligently discipline and nurture their children’s hearts if their family is to be pleasing to God.
Realizing Who You Really Work For
Colossians 3:22-23
Christians ought to be the most respectful, productive and excellent workers our bosses have ever met.
The Paychecks that Matter Most
Colossians 3:24-25
We must always keep looking forward to the day Christ will judge and reward the quality of our work.
When God Makes You Boss
Colossians 4:1
When called to lead, humbly serve those called to follow in a way that pleases the Leader of your life.
But is this Really the Right Job for Me?
Colossians 4:1(excursus)
God’s Word encourages us to thoughtfully consider whether the work we are doing is the work he has called us to do.
Making Prayer Your Daily Habit
Colossians 4:2a
The privilege of having God’s attention when we pray ought to drive us to a deeper commitment of time and fidelity to prayer.
Praying with Your Eyes Open
Colossians 4:2b
Our walk with Christ cannot afford us to pray without being fully alert in every way.
Energizing Your Prayer Life With Gratitude
Colossians 4:2c
Our prayers should be laden with sincere & specific “thank-yous” because we are such debtors to God’s gracious generosity.
Three Prayers Your Non-Christian Friends Need You to Pray
Colossians 4:3
Evangelism is impossible without God; so pray about every aspect of sharing your faith with others.
Mastering the Message Entrusted for Delivery
Colossians 4:4
The gospel must be properly understood & accurately communicated if we are going to be faithful to our calling as Christ’s couriers.
Avoiding the Enemy's Evangelistic Sabotage
Colossians 4:5
Even if we master the message, we can never be successful Couriers for Christ unless our lives match the message!
Preparing to Give More Than Just the Facts
Colossians 4:6
To be an effective Courier of Christ we must do more than give the “gospel facts” – we must present it & ourselves in kind, pertinent & intelligent words.
Committed to Communication
Colossians 4:7-9
We cannot be used of God to impact other Christians’ lives unless we are committed to truly relating to them on a personal basis.
Devoted to Encouragement
Colossians 4:10-11, 14
God wants to use us in his ministry of encouragement (2Cor.7:6) as we make ourselves available to walk with others from our church through their pain.
Serious About Giving
Colossians 4:12-13, 15
We are the greatest benefit to the body of Christ when we, like Christ, are the most generous.
Enthusiastic about Teaching
Colossians 4:16-18
We all have a responsibility to teach to others the things God has invested in us through the teaching from others.