Etch A Sketch. Apply the lessons we have already learned in Colossians. (1) (Edstrom), Luke 12:32-40 Where Is the Treasure? As Jesus pointed out in the Matthew 5:43-48 in the Sermon on the Mount, the follower of Jesus is to love his enemies and even pray for those that persecute him. But because we are called or summoned into His presence, we are to allow His peace to arbitrate all of our dealings with one another. There is much we could say about the word of God, about its promises, its power, its prophecies, its principles and its priorities. This is longsuffering, especially in the face of injury or insult. I love their colors and they smell so fragrant. mean to "set your heart/mind" on the things above? His name represents His very person, and it was very particularly chosen to signify His identity, all that He is and all that He would do. For example, in 1-4 it talks about "setting your hearts on things above since Christ is our life, and our life is hidden with Christ in God." We should be setting our hearts on things above, not on things below. It is out of a knowledge of His word applied by the wisdom given by the Holy Spirit that we know right from wrong and shun what is evil and embrace what is good. (Edstrom), John 1:29-42 Bringing People to Jesus (Miller), John 1:43-51 Greater than These (Edstrom), John 1:43-51 Jesus Invites Nathanael (Klein), John 2:13-22 Right Thing, Wrong Place (Wuori), John 2:13-22 Respecting the Temple (Edstrom), John 3:1-17 Goes with You Everywhere (Edstrom), John 3:1-17 Nicodemus and Born Anew (Klein), John 3:14-21 For God So Loved the World (Wuori), John 3:14-21 New and Better Life (Edstrom), John 4:5-42 The Living Water of Gods Love (Wuori), John 4:5-42 Planting Seeds of Gods Love (Edstrom), John 4:5-42 Jesus Breaks the Rules (Miller), John 6:1-21 A Boy and His Lunch (skit format) (Miller), John 6:24-35 Filled with Gods Love (Edstrom), John 6:56-69 The Treasure Inside (Edstrom), John 7:37-39 Rivers of Living Water (Edstrom), John 9:1-41 More than One Way of Seeing (Edstrom), John 10:1-10 Recognize the Voice (Edstrom), John 10:1-10 The Jobs of a Shepherd (Wuori), John 10:11-18 Jesus, the Good Shepherd (Klein), John 10:22-30 Theyll Know Us by Our Love (Edstrom), John 10:22-30 Watch What They Do (Miller), John 11:1-45 Life, Now and Forever (Edstrom), John 11:1-45 Living Forever with God (Wuori), John 11:1-45 Jesus Best Wonderful Thing (Miller), John 12:1-8 The Fragrance of Thanks (Edstrom), John 12:20-33 At Just the Right Time (Edstrom), John 12:20-33 Service: A Godly Honor (Edstrom), John 13:33-35 The New Commandment (Wuori), John 13:31-35 The Most Important Thing (Miller), John 14:1-14 Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled (Edstrom), John 14:15-21 Warmed by Gods Spirit (Edstrom), John 14:16-18 Jesus Makes a Promise (Miller), John 14:23-29 Peace I Leave with You (Edstrom), John 14:23-29 God Is Always with Us (Miller), John 15:9-14 The Place Where You Live (Edstrom), John 15:26-27, 16:4-15 He Will Take What Is Mine (Wuori), John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Listening to the Spirit (Edstrom), John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Something to Remember (Edstrom), John 17:1-11 Finishing the Work (Edstrom), John 17:6-20 Jesus Prayed for His Friends (Klein), John 17:20-26 Jesus Prays for Us (Miller), John 18:1 19:42 Jesus Returns to Heaven (Wuori), John 18:33-37 Whats the Truth? For the true Christian, forgiveness may not be easy, but it's not optional either. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. Sermon: Jesus Restores Our Lives - Colossians 3. The Hope of Easter: Children's Sermon Lesson on The Resurrection of Jesus from John 20:1-18. Weekly lesson plans for preschool, upper and lower elementary. How has it changed the way you treat your fellow Christian? (Edstrom), Matthew 11:2-11 With Our Own Eyes (Edstrom, Matthew 11:2-11 Who Else Is Coming? Because God's Word is at home in our hearts, we are to allow it to direct our interactions with one another. ), To forgive someone involves three things. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way. When we are actively thinking about what we are supposed to do and put the proper effort into it we will bless the Lord. But in this context he is telling us to put on certain characteristics that will prepare us for peace, not war. I do. All Rights Reserved. That change is not something we have done. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that inherent in our salvation is the fact that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Paul adds in Titus 2:14 that Jesus redeemed us in order to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. So while we can be saved by our righteous deeds (Titus 3:5), we are saved to walk in good deeds. Now before I go on to expand on whatever you do in word or deed, I want to emphasize what is to control our communications and actions. What lessons from Colossians can you apply so that whatever you do in word and deed will be done in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks through Him to God the Father? It is an essential characteristic of the transformed life. Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ Relating To Our Kids - Part 2 Series Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 15, 2018 based on 1 rating | 7,449 views This sermon brings Biblical wisdom in the areas of Communication, Training, Prayer and Trust. If you want cook something that is sweet, but doesnt leave a bitter aftertaste in your mouth, you have to use the real thing! Has His presence given you the ability to forbear, to forgive, to love others more than you love yourself? You will be held accountable for every idle word. Remember that love is the sash or belt that binds all of these garments together. This verse begins with a subjunctive clause that is stated as an independent nominative (also called a nominative absolute). Colossians 3, the life gets far more full treatment, far fuller treatment, and we've seen it richly developed there in Colossians 3. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. We are responsible to put on the new man and step forward in the obedience of faith in following Christ. The whatever you do in word or deed is without limit for it is the all that is to be done in the name of Christ. James tells us this may be the reality of daily living, but it should not be. Colossians 2. If Paul just wanted to make a reference to Jesus, he could have used one of His many titles such as Lord or Christ as he commonly does even here in his letter to the Colossians. In this crazy society people even shoot each other if someone disrespects them on the freeway. What Paul is saying here is that the peace of God should govern our hearts. Prepare meaningful sermons and worship events with our sermons, illustrations, quotes, humor, commentary, powerpoint, children's sermons and bulletins. He serves as a trustee at Criswell College, and regularly contributes to Open Windows, a monthly LifeWay devotional publication. 5:18; Eph. Colossians 3:17. Don't misunderstand me. All Rights Reserved. Questions to consider in discussing the sermon with others. This is not just church work, religious deeds or spiritual actions. When we are not ______________to actively think on the Lord, we will say whatever comes to mind. Yes, every word and every deed. Used by permission of Zondervan. Why or why not? It should have control of and power over our hearts to the end that as a body we are one. Why is the tongue so hard to control? He restored us to demonstrate His power to the world around us. But what the Scripture is teaching us is that our attitude should be one of praise and worship, one of gratitude and thanksgiving. Now that you have a general understanding of the command in this verse, let me go back and expand on this idea of whatever you do in word or deed. The greater my understanding of Jesus and His commandments, the greater will be my ability to live according to what He wants. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in you and the Lord Jesus Christ manifesting His life through you can any human have these attitudes and behave in the manner described with all people including enemies. (Miller), Luke 13:31-35 Finishing Your Work (Edstrom), Luke 14:25-33 What Is the Cost? It's based on John 3:1-17. Lets make a list. 3) As one who is raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above and set your mind on the things above and not the earth. Sermon4Kids. 13:15; 1 Thess. What does whatever you do in word refer to? One rejects the urge to repay gossip with gossip and a bad turn with a worse turn. Proverbs has a lot to say about the use of the tongue often contrasting wise use and wicked use. Help the Needy! 6) Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you. Colossians 3:1-4 Things Above (Edstrom) Colossians 3:1-4 Look Up! For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. Seek to be a positive witness for Jesus that will build others up by what you say and write. an Easter lily. It will also take some work to put into place the new godly habits that demonstrate a change of nature. (Edstrom), Luke 2:41-52 Obedience of a Son (Edstrom), Luke 2:41-52 Jesus and His Parents (Miller), Luke 3:1-6 Getting from One Place to Another (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-18 Spreading the Good News (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-18 A Story without a Book (Edstrom), Luke 3:7-16 Time to Make Changes (Miller), Luke 3:15-22 The Best Compliment (Edstrom), Luke 4:1-13 Filled with Gods Spirit (Edstrom), Luke 4:14-21 Filled with the Spirit (Edstrom), Luke 4:14-21 Making Things Happen (Edstrom), Luke 4:21-30 All Spoke Well of Him (Edstrom), Luke 5:1-11 Blessed with Abundance (Edstrom), Luke 5:1-11 Gods Unexpected Blessings (Edstrom), Luke 6:17-26 Temporary Blindness (Edstrom), Luke 6:17-26 Crowds and Crowds and Crowds (Miller), Luke 6:27-38 Giving More than Is Needed (Edstrom), Luke 7:1-10 The Soldier Who Surprised Jesus (Miller), Luke 7:36 8:3 Lightening Our Load (Edstrom), Luke 7:36 8:3 Loving and Forgiving (Edstrom), Luke 7:36 8:3 Jesus and the Women (Miller), Luke 8:26-39 Jesus and the Sick Man (Miller), Luke 8:26-39 The Man Who Lived in a Graveyard (Klein), Luke 9:28-43 When You Need Advice (Edstrom), Luke 9:28-36 The Vision about Jesus (Miller), Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Who Do You Represent? It is used in cakes, cookies, sodas, Kool-Aid, and we often put it in our tea or coffee to make it sweet. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Here is some help. I am told it helps two ways. We are Holy - set apart from sin, from the rest of the world, and set apart unto God. Be honest and instead of trying to excuse or diminish your wrong, acknowledge, repent and ask for forgiveness. There is a right way and a wrong way to have peace. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. This appears to be another factor in the reason why there is so little statistical difference between the vices of self-professing Christians and non-Christians. (Edstrom), Matthew 21:23-32 Which One Pleased Jesus? A kind person is not abrupt or harsh but is soft-hearted, and genuinely cares about others. Jesus and the Children #1. How about walking barefooted in fresh green grass or in wet sand at the beach? It is a natural product that comes from the sugar cane plant. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:12) There are the positive qualities of Christian living. Sweetn Low is an artificial sweetener that is used pretty much the same way sugar is used. Obviously the two are inherently connected because the one who is living as Jesus desires will also be a person who is expressive of their thankfulness to God in all situations even as Jesus was thankful. Colossians 3:17 Busy Bees Colossians 3:23 My Invisible Friend Colossians 1:15-28 Etch A Sketch Colossians 2:14 The Trinity John 10:30 , John 1:1 , 1 John 5:7 , Colossians 1:15 Prayer in Practice Colossians 4:2 The Butterfly 2 Corinthians 5:17 , John 3:3 Moses and the Burning Bush Exodus 3:1-15 Measuring God's Love Colossians 3:17New International Version. There is a strong tendency for westerners to partition their lives into sections which may or may not be interdependent upon each other. 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