All the Way with God

Terry stepped in while Alan was away to take into the book of Colossians and teach us about persevering to the end. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below.

All the Way with God

Colossians 1:8-14

• Colossians 1:13
  • This is salvation.
  • Believers are in the kingdom already (spiritually).
    • The kingdom will be fully realized at His return.
    • The Lord’s Prayer tells us the Father’s plan:
      • Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10).
• Colossians 1:14
  • We have redemption through His blood.
    • He paid our ransom out of the kingdom of darkness.
  • Produces the forgiveness of sins
    • Restored relationship with God through His blood fulfilling the wrath of God
• What do we do now that we’ve been redeemed?
  • Colossians 1:1-8 summary:
    • Paul wrote this letter to the church at Colossae
      • He heard that this church was being well taught by Epaphras, and that they showed love in the Spirit.
      • He prayed for the church at Colossae and all believers.
  • Step One on the Stairway to Heaven
    • Colossians 1:9
      • Be filled with the knowledge of His will.
        • The will of God is found in the Word of God.
        • When you know His will, you will gain wisdom & spiritual understanding.
        • Philippians 3:12-14
          • let go to take hold
          • leave the things of the world behind
          • take hold of the things of God
  • Four More Steps on the Stairway
    • Colossians 1:10
      • Walk in a manner worthy of Him.
        • Be uncompromising in your witness.
        • Walk very carefully.
        • Remember others are watching you all the time.
      • Be pleasing to Him.
        • Protect your testimony.
        • James 3:5-10
      • Bear fruit.
        • Walk in the Spirit.
        • Galatians 5:16
      • Always grow in the knowledge of God.
        • Yield yourself & your desires to Him.
        • We’re here on God’s business, to be His representatives in the midst of the darkness.
  • Strength to Climb the Stairway
    • Colossians 1:11-12
      • You need strength to walk the Christian life.
        • Strength comes from the Holy Spirit.
      • That strength provides:
        • patience in the times of trial & times of joy
        • joyfulness
        • thankfulness
          • He has qualified us to share in Christ’s inheritance.
      • Finish the race strong