The Richness of the Message
Colossians 3:1-15 NLT
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on
the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at
God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of
earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ
in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole
world, you will share in all his glory. So put to death the sinful, earthly
things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality,
impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person
is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Because of these
sins, the anger of God is coming. You used to do these things when
your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of
anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie
to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all
its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you
learn to know your Creator and become like him. In this new life, it
doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or
uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that
matters, and he lives in all of us. Since God chose you to be the holy
people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted
mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance
for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you.
Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above
all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect
harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your
hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace.
And always be thankful.
Colossians 3:16 NLT
Let the message about Christ, IN ALL ITS RICHNESS, fill your lives.
The Richness of the Message…
Gives us HOPE today.
Luke 18:27 NLT
… “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”
The Richness of the Message…
Gives us JOY today.
1 Peter 1:8 NLT
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do
not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious,
inexpressible joy.
The Richness of the Message…
GATHERS us in community today.
The Richness of the Message…
SENDS us on mission today.
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one”
– Mother Teresa
The Richness of the Message…
Gives us PEACE today.
“Emotions are like kids in the backseat. You can’t let them drive, but
you also can’t stick them in the trunk!”
John 16:33 NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In
this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world.”
