Text: Ephesians 4: 7, 11-15

Speaker: Paul Christensen

Main Point: God wants every Christian to become a spiritually mature adult who builds up the church.

1. God gives gifts to every Christian (v. 7)

2. God gives leaders to equip the saints (vv. 11-12)

3. God gives saints for the work of ministry (vv. 12-15)

How do I... turn an ordinary conversation into a gospel conversation?

• We are called to share, not save.
• Observe & Ask Questions.
  • Look for: jewelry, clothing, social media bio's, cultural moments
  • Ask about their passions and pains:
  • Share your testimony/story

Prepare your heart

• Make a choice.
• Remove distractions.
• Make a plan.
  • Pick a time.
  • Pick a place.
  • Pick a study.
  • Prime your soul.

I. DIG INTO THE TEXT

What does the text say?

II. DISCERN THE MEANING

What did the text mean originally?

III. DRIVE IT HOME

How does this text challenge me to love & obey Jesus?

What is the Bible and why should I read it?

• The Bible is inspired by God (It has authority).
• The Bible tells us about God (It gives us identity).
• The Bible is infallible (It is perfect so we can trust it).

Why don't we read the Bible?

• We think it's boring.
• We don't know what to read.
• We don't read because we don't understand.
• We have unrealistic expectations.
• We're too busy/distracted.

Text: Colossians 4:7-18

Speaker: Paul Christensen

1. Live On Mission
2. Love On People
3. Lean On Jesus

Text: Colossians 4:2-6

Speaker: Paul Christensen

1. Devoted To Prayer
2. Devoted To People

Text: Colossians 3:18-4:2

Speaker: Matthew McConathy

Speaker: Paul Christensen

Text: Colossians 3:12-17

4 Spaces of Relationships

1. Church
2. Home
3. School/Work
4. Hobbies

Sanctification: The process of who becoming who we already are in Christ.