Sunday October 12, 2008           

Why Jesus? Because of Where He Lives!

 Colossians 1:24-2:8  

Introduction

            A. Puzzles? How do you feel about them?

            B. Figure this puzzle – What does having His spirit do for you?

            C. Christ living inside of us…  

I) ENABLES US TO ENDURE INORDINATE SUFFERING – vs. 24-25
            1. Paul suffered

            2. We suffer  

II) ENABLES US TO WITNESS WITH BOLDNESS – vs.28-29

            1. Paul once persecuted Christians

            2. Now he was boldly telling others about Jesus  

III) ENABLES US TO DISCERN BETWEEN TRUTH & ERROR – 2:1- 2

            1. Who tried to pervert the gospel?

                        a. Gnostics

                        b. Judaizers

            2. 4 fundamental principles of The Christian faith

(1)   There is one true God who is the creator

(2)   God revealed Himself perfectly in the person of Jesus Christ

(3)   The record of Jesus is accurately preserved in the Bible

(4)   The deeper truths of scripture can only be understood by the power of The Holy Spirit living within you  

IV) ENABLES US TO BE FAITHFUL THROUGH THE ROUTINE – vs. 5

            1. The daily grind of Christianity

            2. Not real exciting  

Conclusion – In Christ we are just able to better understand.

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Songs & Order of October 12, 2008  

Prelude  

Congregational Singing

-         Lord I Lift Your name On High

-         What A Mighty God We Serve  

Welcome & Scripture Reading & Prayer  

Colossians 1:24-2:8  

Congregational Singing

-         Page 220 -  He Lives – vs. 1, 2, 3  

Communion Hymn

-         Above All  

Receiving of Tithes & Offerings  

Special Music

            8:45 – Norman – Jerry - Frank

            11:00 – Gabby Bostic  

Congregational Singing

-         Page 371 – Have Thine Own Way Lord  

Prayer  

Morning Message – Why Jesus? Because of Where HE Is – Colossians 1: 24 -2:8  

Hymn of Decision – In My Life  

Closing Chorus – Seek Ye First