The Lord Has Not Forgotten You: A Journey Through Colossians

SERMON OUTLINE

In this special overview of the entire book of Colossians, we step back from our verse-by-verse study of John to gain a bird’s-eye view of the Apostle Paul’s heart for the church. Writing to a small, often overlooked town in modern-day Turkey, Paul’s message is clear: The Lord sees you, and He has not forgotten you.

Whether you feel overwhelmed by the "spiritual earthquakes" of life or distracted by the "fine-sounding arguments" of modern culture, this message serves as a powerful reminder that Jesus Christ holds all things together.

• The Preeminence of Christ: Jesus is the image of the invisible God and the creator of all things—visible and invisible. In Him, the fullness of Deity dwells bodily.

  
  

• Our Secure Identity: We have been delivered from the domain of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of His beloved Son. In Christ, our "record of debt" has been nailed to the cross and set aside forever.

  
  

• The Call to Mature Living: Because we have been raised with Christ, we are called to "put off" the old self—killing sins like pride, lust, and selfishness—and "put on" compassionate hearts, humility, and patience.

  
  

• The Gospel in Every Context: True godliness isn't found in external religious rituals, but in how the Gospel transforms our marriages, our parenting, and our workplaces.

  
  

• Linking Shields: The church is a family, not a spectator sport. We are called to stand together in spiritual battle, encouraging one another as we proclaim the name of Jesus.

  
  

"Though everything seems to be coming apart, this Jesus whom we serve holds all things together."