The true permanence found only in Jesus enables you to speak with life-giving wisdom.

Funeral service for 19-year-old, Emma Barber, who died from complications from a brain tumor - but not before making a profession of faith in Jesus.

Main Point- In a pluralistic society you need to recognize that Jesus is supreme and your confidence is in him alone.-1. You are being introduced to Jesus, so you know who he really is. -2. You are to see that Jesus is the image of the invisible God v15-3. You are to see that Jesus is the firstborn over all creation v15-4. Jesus is the one who created you v16-5. Jesus has created you for himself. V16-6. You are to see that Jesus is before all things v17-7. Jesus is the one who sustains you v17

Main Point- Do you know God- For in doing so your lives will be transformed to lives that please him.-1. A prayer to know the will of God v9-2. When you know God's will, you are to walk worthy of God v9-10-3. You are strengthened to walk worthy by God's power v11-4. Be thankful that you are qualified by Christ's redeeming work v12-14-5. Transformed into lives that please God, walking worthy and producing fruit

Main Point- Give thanks for God is at work in your life, producing fruit even if the world doesn't recognize it. --1. You have heard the truth of the gospel v5b-6-2. You have heard the gospel from faithful servants of God v7-3. You are to see the fruit of the gospel is that of faith v4-4. You are to see the fruit of the gospel is that of love v4-5. You are to see the fruit of the gospel is that of hope v5-6. You are to be thankful for the work of God in your life and in the lives of others v3

God not only made you, He has designed your life perfectly. Trust and celebrate His work.

Proverbs paints a picture of how you are to live in Christ. In Him, be a person who knows how and when to work.

Main Point- Can you see Jesus clearly or do you need to remove the fog in your life and refocus on Him so you remain secure in him--1. You've got mail from Jesus Christ v1-2. Its addressed to you for you are in Christ but you are also in your Colossae v2-3. The distractions that stop you seeing Christ-4. You are reminded of your security from the grace and peace you have from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ v2-5. You are to see Jesus clearly by refocusing on Him

Jesus is your shepherd king who leads you through the valley of death.

Choose wisdom and live-