Colossians 1:15-23

“He Came as THE Sovereign”

Introduction:

I. Preeminent Because He is God, the Revealer (15)

II. Preeminent Because He is God, the Creator (15b-17)

A. He Ranks above All Creation (“Firstborn … Creation”) (15b)

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B. He’s the Root of All Creation (16)

C. He is the Resource for All Creation (17) Cosmic Glue

III. Preeminent Because He is God, the Redeemer (18-20)

A. He’s the Ruler of the Church (18a)

B. He is the Resurrection of the Church (18b)

C. He is the Reconciler of the Church (20)

Philippians 2:5-11

“He Came as the Servant”

Introduction: 

I.  His Humiliation (5-8)

A.  The Humiliation of His Incarnation (6-7)

B. The Humiliation of His Crucifixion (8)

II.  His Exaltation (9-11)

A.  The Commencement of His Exaltation (9)

B.  The Consummation of His Exaltation (10, 11)

1. He Secures our Salvation.

2. He’s the Standard of our Service

3. He Substantiates the Path of Blessing

Introduction:

1. No Gospel, No Thanks

2. No Gospel, No Joy

3. No Gospel, No Connection

I. Commendation of True Believers (1-16)

A. A Relationship Roll Call

B. Ministry Networks that Value Individuals

C. Explanation of Relational Intimacy: Union with Christ

II. Counsel about False Believers (17-20)

A. Their Method: Faction Forming through False Doctrine (17)

B. Their Motive: Self-Centered not Servant-Hearted (18)

C. Our Medicine: Insightful about good; Innocent of Evil (19)

(25-27) Conclusion: Praise to the God who reveals his Gospel to all the nations strengthening those who receive it and producing faith generated obedience.

Introduction:

I. Make Plans but Be Pliable to God's Providence (22-23)

II. Make Promises to Provide and Perform Them (25-29)

III. Mutual Prayers and Peace with God (30-33)

Romans 15:14-21

"A Commendable Groundbreaking Ministry"

Introduction:

I. I’m a Prodder of those Already Doing and Teaching (14-15)

II. I’m a Priest Offering God the Fruit of my Gentile Ministry (17-18)

III. I’m a Presenter of the Gospel by Power of the Holy Spirit (19)

IV. I’m a Pioneer of Ministry; not a Preserver of Existing Ones (20-21)

Romans 15:1-13

“Jesus Look-Alikes: Helpful, Harmonious and Hopeful Healers”

Introduction:

I. Savior Inspired Helpfulness (1-3)

II. Scripture Inspired Harmony (4-7)

III. Servant Inspired Healing of Hostilities (8-12)

IV. Spirit Inspired Hope (13)

I. Aim for Love Over Legitimate Liberties (13-15)

II. Aim for Peace Over Petty Positions (16-19)

III. Aim for Faith Over Forced Freedoms (20-23)

I. Don't Judge - Our Opinions are Not Infallible (1-3)

II. Don't Judge - It's Above Our Pay Grade (4)

III. Don't Judge - Scrutinize Our Own Scruples (5-6)

IV. Don't Judge - We Live and Die for the Savior,

Not Standards (7-9)

V. Don't Judge - We Will BE Judged (10-12)

Romans 13:11-14

“Wake Up to Walk Well”

Introduction:

I. Wake Up (“… wake from sleep.”)

A. Because of Where We are NOW on the Clock of Life (11a)

B. Because of Where We’re Going on the Clock of Eternity (11b)

II. Walk Well (“Let us walk properly …”)

A. Cast off Darkness and Flesh Cravings (12a, 13, 14b)

B. Put on Armor of Light and Jesus’ Character (12b, 14a)