1-Divine call from a divine person- invitation to come to Christ--2-Jesus calls to laboring - heavy ladened souls--3-Coming to Christ results in rest - peace.

1. Wise - Intentional Living - Every encounter with unbelievers is an opportunity to point them to Christ through my life and words.----2. Gracious - Attractive Speech - Spirit-filled speech before unbelievers will lead to opportunities to speak about the Gospel.

1-Command to pray--2-Demeanor with which to pray--a. Being alert--b. Being thankful--3-Requests for which to pray--a. An open door for the Gospel--b. A clear proclamation of the Gospel

Why does God save people out of this world but then leave them in it---God's grace trains us and grows us.--To have it as our aim to grow together now as Christ's purified people until he returns is to live in the same anticipation that Jesus Christ does.

v22 - 1- Be a good worker---whether your boss sees it or not---focused on pleasing Christ---v23-2-Work with all your heart--- no matter the circumstance--- as an act of worship to Christ---vvs24-25 - Remember - You work for Christ, -- before whom we will give an account.--v1-3-Treat those under you well--- for you are under Christ-

God is saving the condemned world He created by rescuing a people for Himself out of it.

A new MP3 sermon from Abounding Grace Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: A Christ-honoring Culture

Subtitle: Jesus Christ Lord of All!

Speaker: Jathan Newton

Broadcaster: Abounding Grace Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 7/23/2017

Bible: Colossians 3:15-17

Length: 37 min.

Overview: 1-The decisive factor within the church - peace with one another - v15a----2-The prevailing disposition of the church - thankfulness -v15b----3-The lifeblood of the church - Gospel -v16----4-The standard of conduct for the church - Jesus Christ -v17

A new MP3 sermon from Abounding Grace Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Christ, Our Life & Focus

Subtitle: Jesus Christ Lord of All!

Speaker: Jathan Newton

Broadcaster: Abounding Grace Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 7/2/2017

Bible: Colossians 3:1-4

Length: 38 min.

Overview: What is true of Christ---1-Christ is Risen-----2-Christ is Reigning-----3-Christ is Returning-----What is true of us through union with Christ---1-We share in Christ-s resurrection life - power.----2-We belong to Christ and his kingdom.----3-We have eternal life that is secure in Christ.----4-We have a guaranteed inheritance with Christ.----Therefore, seek Christ - His Kingdom-

A new MP3 sermon from Abounding Grace Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Transformation from the Inside Out

Subtitle: Jesus Christ Lord of All!

Speaker: Jathan Newton

Broadcaster: Abounding Grace Church

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 7/9/2017

Bible: Colossians 3:5-11

Length: 43 min.

Overview: 1-Aggressive Action Required - -----------------Put to death sin that remains in you.----2-Aggressive Action Enabled - -----------------You are a new creation in union with Christ.----3-Aggressive Action Empowered - -----------------Fill your mind with God-s Word.