Passage: Colossians 1:1-14

Big Idea: The Person and proclamation of Jesus are enough to advance God's reign in the world and actualize a worthy walk in our lives

1) Paul and the Colossian Church (vv. 1-2)

2) Perceive the Gospel's Work (vv. 3-8)

3) Pray and Produce the Gospel's walk (vv. 9-14)

Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Big Idea: God uses Scripture, sorrow, and celebration to supply his people with joy and move them from sadness to strength.

2) From Sorrow to Strength

3) The Practice of Celebration

Passage: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Big Idea: Jesus will bring judgment and glory when he’s revealed in his return; so we persevere in holy hope.

1) The Day of the Lord brings revelation

2) The Day of the Lord brings judgment

3) The Day of the Lord brings glory

Passage: Luke 22:14-23

Big Idea: When we take the Lord’s Supper, Christ meets us to renew our faith as we remember his sacrifice that unites us.

1) The Blood of the Lamb has set us free

2) The Blood of the Lamb has made us his people

3) The Blood of the Lamb has made us one

Passage: Romans 6:1-4

1) Receive and remember the New Covenant

2) Receive and remember our new authority

3) Receive and remember our new identity

4) Receive and remember our new vitality

Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22

1) Locate yourself in the church's story

2) Learn yourself through the church's identity

3) Live your purpose through the church's mission

Passage: Matthew 4:12-25

Big Idea: Receive and run after the rule of God, because his kingdom restores shalom in us and through us.

1) Kingdom Declaration

2) Kingdom Demonstration

3) Kingdom Consummation

Passage: Galatians 3:1-6

Main Idea: The Holy Spirit frees us for a life of empowered love and witness.

1) The Spirit empowers us by faith (Gal. 3:1-6)

2) The Spirit empowers us to love (Galatians 5:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14)

3) The Spirit empowers us to witness (Acts 2)

Passage: Romans 8:1-30

Main Idea: The Spirit of God brings God’s promised presence and power, giving us a current sense of the coming salvation.

1) The Spirit of Promise

2) The Spirit of Presence

3) The Spirit of Power

Passage: Romans 3:19-26