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Outline: 
 
· The Foundation: A New Creation in Christ 
 
· Living In and For Jesus 
 
· A People United by Love 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Introduction 
 
o Colossians 3:3 
 
o Isaiah 61:10 
 
o Colossians 3:12-14 
 
o Colossians 3:9-10 
 
· The Foundation: A New Creation in Christ 
 
o Romans 3:10-12 
 
o Isaiah 64:6 
 
o Hebrews 11:6 
 
o Luke 18:13-14 
 
o Ephesians 2:8-9 
 
o Ephesians 1:4 
 
o 2 Timothy 1:9 
 
o Romans 8:33 
 
o Ephesians 1:4-5 
 
o Deuteronomy 7:7-8; 14:2 
 
o 1 Peter 2:9-10 
 
· Living In and For Jesus 
 
o Romans 13:14 
 
o Exodus 34:6 
 
o Luke 6:36 
 
o Galatians 5:22 
 
o Luke 6:35 
 
o Romans 2:4 
 
o Philippians 2:3-4, 6-8 
 
o Numbers 12:3 
 
o 2 Timothy 2:24-25 
 
o Ephesians 4:1-2 
 
o 1 Peter 2:23 
 
o Romans 12:18-19 
 
o Matthew 18:21-22 
 
o 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 
 
o Luke 23:34 
 
o Romans 5:8 
 
· A People United by Love 
 
o Colossians 3:14 
 
o Romans 5:5 
 
o 1 John 3:14 
 
o 1 Corinthians 13:3

Outline:

·      The Foundation: A New Creation in Christ

·      Living In and For Jesus

·      A People United by Love

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      Introduction

o   Colossians 3:3

o   Isaiah 61:10

o   Colossians 3:12-14

o   Colossians 3:9-10

·      The Foundation: A New Creation in Christ

o   Romans 3:10-12

o   Isaiah 64:6

o   Hebrews 11:6

o   Luke 18:13-14

o   Ephesians 2:8-9

o   Ephesians 1:4

o   2 Timothy 1:9

o   Romans 8:33

o   Ephesians 1:4-5

o   Deuteronomy 7:7-8; 14:2

o   1 Peter 2:9-10

·      Living In and For Jesus

o   Romans 13:14

o   Exodus 34:6

o   Luke 6:36

o   Galatians 5:22

o   Luke 6:35

o   Romans 2:4

o   Philippians 2:3-4, 6-8

o   Numbers 12:3

o   2 Timothy 2:24-25

o   Ephesians 4:1-2

o   1 Peter 2:23

o   Romans 12:18-19

o   Matthew 18:21-22

o   1 Corinthians 4:12-13

o   Luke 23:34

o   Romans 5:8

·      A People United by Love

o   Colossians 3:14

o   Romans 5:5

o   1 John 3:14

o   1 Cor

Dress for Eternity | Colossians 3:12-14 | December 4, 2022

Outline: 
 
· Our Positional Reality 
 
· A Work in Progress 
 
· Other-Worldly Unity 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Introduction 
 
o Colossians 2:12 
 
o Colossians 3:9b-111 
 
o John 1:9-10 
 
o 2 Corinthians 5:21 
 
o 1 John 3:2 
 
· Our Positional Reality 
 
o Colossians 9b-10a 
 
o Romans 6:23 
 
o Romans 6:6-8, 11 
 
o Ephesians 4:22 
 
o John 3:5 
 
o Titus 3:5-6 
 
o Romans 5:12-21 
 
o 1 Corinthians 15:22 
 
o Romans 8:23 
 
· A Work in Progress 
 
o Colossians 3:10 
 
o 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 
 
o Romans 12:1-2 
 
o 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
 
o 1 Peter 2:2 
 
o Philippians 1:6 
 
o Romans 8:28-29 
 
o Genesis 1:27; 3:15 
 
o 1 John 4:9 
 
o Acts 4:12 
 
· Other-Worldly Unity 
 
o Colossians 3:11 
 
o John 13:34-35 
 
o 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 
 
o Romans 12:4-5 
 
o Romans 10:12 
 
o Ephesians 2:14, 16 
 
o 1 John 4:20 
 
o Psalm 103:11-12

Outline:

·       Our Positional Reality

·       A Work in Progress

·       Other-Worldly Unity

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Introduction

o   Colossians 2:12

o   Colossians 3:9b-111

o   John 1:9-10

o   2 Corinthians 5:21

o   1 John 3:2

·       Our Positional Reality

o   Colossians 9b-10a

o   Romans 6:23

o   Romans 6:6-8, 11

o   Ephesians 4:22

o   John 3:5

o   Titus 3:5-6

o   Romans 5:12-21

o   1 Corinthians 15:22

o   Romans 8:23

·       A Work in Progress

o   Colossians 3:10

o   2 Corinthians 4:16-17

o   Romans 12:1-2

o   2 Timothy 3:16-17

o   1 Peter 2:2

o   Philippians 1:6

o   Romans 8:28-29

o   Genesis 1:27; 3:15

o   1 John 4:9

o   Acts 4:12

·       Other-Worldly Unity

o   Colossians 3:11

o   John 13:34-35

o   1 Corinthians 12:12-31

o   Romans 12:4-5

o   Romans 10:12

o   Ephesians 2:14, 16

o   1 John 4:20

o   Psalm 103:11-12

New Life in Christ | Colossians 3:9-11 | November 27, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 96 
 
Outline: 
 
· Sins to Kill 
 
· Reasons to Mortify Sin 
 
· Putting Off Sin 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Introduction 
 
o 1 Peter 4:17 
 
o James 1:14-15 
 
o Isaiah 59:2 
 
o Colossians 3:5-9 
 
o 2 Corinthians 5:17 
 
o Matthew 26:41 
 
o 1 John 3:2 
 
o Hebrews 4:13 
 
· Sins to Kill 
 
o Colossians 3:5 
 
o 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 
 
o Ephesians 5:3 
 
o 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 
 
o Matthew 5:28 
 
o Proverbs 6:27 
 
o Job 31:1 
 
o Luke 11:34 
 
o Joshua 7:20-21 
 
o Philippians 4:8 
 
o Romans 1:26 
 
o 1 Thessalonians 4:5 
 
o James 4:2 
 
o Ephesians 5:3-5 
 
· Reasons to Mortify Sin 
 
o John 3:36 
 
o Revelation 20:15 
 
o Romans 6:1-2 
 
o Romans 5:8-9 
 
o John 14:15 
 
o Hebrews 12:5-7 
 
o Ephesians 2:3-6 
 
· Putting Off Sin 
 
o Matthew 5:22 
 
o James 3:8-10 
 
o Ephesians 5:4 
 
o Matthew 12:34, 36-37 
 
o Ephesians 4:29-31 
 
o Colossians 3:9 
 
o Proverbs 12:22 
 
o Psalm 5:6 
 
o Hebrews 6:18 
 
o Numbers 23:19 
 
o Acts 5:1-11 
 
o Ephesians 4:25 
 
o Colossians 3:16 
 
o Romans 8:13-16 
 
o Matthew 25:21

Opening Reading: Psalm 96

Outline:

·       Sins to Kill

·       Reasons to Mortify Sin

·       Putting Off Sin

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Introduction

o   1 Peter 4:17

o   James 1:14-15

o   Isaiah 59:2

o   Colossians 3:5-9

o   2 Corinthians 5:17

o   Matthew 26:41

o   1 John 3:2

o   Hebrews 4:13

·       Sins to Kill

o   Colossians 3:5

o   1 Corinthians 6:18-20

o   Ephesians 5:3

o   1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

o   Matthew 5:28

o   Proverbs 6:27

o   Job 31:1

o   Luke 11:34

o   Joshua 7:20-21

o   Philippians 4:8

o   Romans 1:26

o   1 Thessalonians 4:5

o   James 4:2

o   Ephesians 5:3-5

·       Reasons to Mortify Sin

o   John 3:36

o   Revelation 20:15

o   Romans 6:1-2

o   Romans 5:8-9

o   John 14:15

o   Hebrews 12:5-7

o   Ephesians 2:3-6

·       Putting Off Sin

o   Matthew 5:22

o   James 3:8-10

o   Ephesians 5:4

o   Matthew 12:34, 36-37

o   Ephesians 4:29-31

o   Colossians 3:9

o   Proverbs 12:22

o   Psalm 5:6

Leaving Sin Behind | Colossians 3:5-9 | November 20, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 98 
Outline: 
• Our Christian Past 
• A Call to Action 
• Our Glorious Future 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Philippians 3:20 
• John 17:18 
• Romans 12:2 
• Colossians 3:1-4 
• Review & Christian Liberty 
o Colossians 2:23 
o Romans 6:1-4 
o 1 Corinthians 10:23 
• Our Christian Past 
o Isaiah 64:5-6 
o Colossians 2:12-13 
o 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 
o 1 Peter 5:8 
o James 1:14-15 
o Romans 6:11-13 
• A Call to Action 
o Colossians 3:1-2 
o Matthew 6:33 
o Luke 12:34; 6:45 
o 1 Corinthians 10:31 
o Colossians 3:17 
o Philippians 1:9-11 
o Philippians 4:8 
o Ephesians 2:5-6 
• Our Glorious Future 
o Colossians 3:3-4 
o 1 Corinthians 6:17 
o 2 Peter 1:4 
o 2 Peter 1:5-8 
o Romans 3:23; 6:23 
o Hebrews 9:22, 15, 26 
o 1 John 3:1-2 
o Romans 8:19 
o 2 Timothy 2:19 
o 2 Corinthians 3:18 
o Romans 8:28-29 
o Revelation 19:11, 16 
o Psalm 2:10-12 
o Romans 8:31-37 
o Galatians 2:20

Opening Reading: Psalm 98 
Outline: 
• Our Christian Past 
• A Call to Action 
• Our Glorious Future 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Philippians 3:20 
• John 17:18 
• Romans 12:2 
• Colossians 3:1-4 
• Review & Christian Liberty 
o Colossians 2:23 
o Romans 6:1-4 
o 1 Corinthians 10:23 
• Our Christian Past 
o Isaiah 64:5-6 
o Colossians 2:12-13 
o 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 
o 1 Peter 5:8 
o James 1:14-15 
o Romans 6:11-13 
• A Call to Action 
o Colossians 3:1-2 
o Matthew 6:33 
o Luke 12:34; 6:45 
o 1 Corinthians 10:31 
o Colossians 3:17 
o Philippians 1:9-11 
o Philippians 4:8 
o Ephesians 2:5-6 
• Our Glorious Future 
o Colossians 3:3-4 
o 1 Corinthians 6:17 
o 2 Peter 1:4 
o 2 Peter 1:5-8 
o Romans 3:23; 6:23 
o Hebrews 9:22, 15, 26 
o 1 John 3:1-2 
o Romans 8:19 
o 2 Timothy 2:19 
o 2 Corinthians 3:18 
o Romans 8:28-29 
o Revelation 19:11, 16 
o Psalm 2:10-12 
o Romans 8:31-37 
o Galatians 2:20

Living Christian - Colossians 3:1-4 - November 13, 2022

Saved in Full (Part 2) | Colossians 2:13-15 | October 30, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 135 
Outline: 
• A Heart for God 
• New Life by Faith in Christ 
• The New Covenant Sign 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Psalm 5:4 
• Romans 6:23 
• Isaiah 1:18 
• Colossians 2:9-12 
• 1 Corinthians 7:19 
• Romans 4:20-22 
• Genesis 17:1-14 
• Leviticus 12:2-3 
• Romans 9:6-7 
• Deuteronomy 10:16-17 
• Deuteronomy 30:6 
• Romans 2:28-29 
• Philippians 3:3 
• Romans 6:6-7 
• Galatians 5:1, 6 
• Galatians 5:19-21 
• 1 John 1:8 
• Galatians 2:20 
• 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 
• Romans 5:12, 19 
• Galatians 4:4-5 
• Hebrews 4:15 
• Matthew 5:17 
• Romans 3:23; 6:23 
• Romans 10:9 
• Hebrews 2:14 
• Philippians 1:21 
• Romans 8:38 
• 1 John 2:5-6 
• Matthew 28:19-20 
• Acts 2:38, 41 
• Romans 6:4

Opening Reading: Psalm 135 
Outline: 
• A Heart for God 
• New Life by Faith in Christ 
• The New Covenant Sign 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Psalm 5:4 
• Romans 6:23 
• Isaiah 1:18 
• Colossians 2:9-12 
• 1 Corinthians 7:19 
• Romans 4:20-22 
• Genesis 17:1-14 
• Leviticus 12:2-3 
• Romans 9:6-7 
• Deuteronomy 10:16-17 
• Deuteronomy 30:6 
• Romans 2:28-29 
• Philippians 3:3 
• Romans 6:6-7 
• Galatians 5:1, 6 
• Galatians 5:19-21 
• 1 John 1:8 
• Galatians 2:20 
• 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 
• Romans 5:12, 19 
• Galatians 4:4-5 
• Hebrews 4:15 
• Matthew 5:17 
• Romans 3:23; 6:23 
• Romans 10:9 
• Hebrews 2:14 
• Philippians 1:21 
• Romans 8:38 
• 1 John 2:5-6 
• Matthew 28:19-20 
• Acts 2:38, 41 
• Romans 6:4

Saved in Full (Part 1) | Colossians 2:11-12 | October 23, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 66 
Outline: 
• The Warning 
• The Supremacy of Christ 
• Wholeness in Christ 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• John 10:30; 17:21; 14:6 
• Mark 10:18 
• Colossians 2:8-10 
• Colossians 1:28 
• Hebrews 4:12 
• 1 Timothy 4:1-2 
• John 10:10 
• Ephesians 6:13-18 
• Matthew 7:15 
• 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 
• Genesis 3:5 
• Ephesians 2:8-9 
• Mark 7:1-13 
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 
• Galatians 4:3-5 
• 2 Peter 3:17-18 
• John 1:1-3 
• Philippians 2:6-7 
• Colossians 1:17 
• Hebrews 1:3 
• Luke 2:52 
• Hebrews 1:3; 4:15 
• 2 Corinthians 5:21 
• 1 Timothy 2:5 
• Romans 5:12 
• Psalm 51:5 
• Romans 3:23 
• 2 Peter 1:4 
• Romans 8:14-16

Opening Reading: Psalm 66 
Outline: 
• The Warning 
• The Supremacy of Christ 
• Wholeness in Christ 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• John 10:30; 17:21; 14:6 
• Mark 10:18 
• Colossians 2:8-10 
• Colossians 1:28 
• Hebrews 4:12 
• 1 Timothy 4:1-2 
• John 10:10 
• Ephesians 6:13-18 
• Matthew 7:15 
• 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 
• Genesis 3:5 
• Ephesians 2:8-9 
• Mark 7:1-13 
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 
• Galatians 4:3-5 
• 2 Peter 3:17-18 
• John 1:1-3 
• Philippians 2:6-7 
• Colossians 1:17 
• Hebrews 1:3 
• Luke 2:52 
• Hebrews 1:3; 4:15 
• 2 Corinthians 5:21 
• 1 Timothy 2:5 
• Romans 5:12 
• Psalm 51:5 
• Romans 3:23 
• 2 Peter 1:4 
• Romans 8:14-16

Being Captive to Christ  | Colossians 2:8-10 | October 16, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 145 
Outline: 
• Living for Christ 
• Growing in Christ 
• Abundant Thanksgiving 
• Remember Lot’s Wife 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Philippians 2:12 
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 
• Philippians 1:6 
• Psalm 145:20 
• Luke 17:32 
• Colossians 2:6-7 
• Colossians 1:9-10 
• Isaiah 64:6 
• Ephesians 2:8 
• John 3:3-5 
• Mark 10:15 
• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 
• Colossians 1:15-2:3 
• Revelation 19:16 
• Psalm 2:9-12 
• Genesis 3:1 
• 1 John 2:5-6 
• Matthew 7:20 
• Ephesians 2:20 
• Acts 20:32 
• 2 Peter 3:18 
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18 
• 2 Peter 2:6-8 
• Genesis 19:15-17; 23-26

Opening Reading: Psalm 145 
Outline: 
• Living for Christ 
• Growing in Christ 
• Abundant Thanksgiving 
• Remember Lot’s Wife 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Philippians 2:12 
• 2 Corinthians 13:5 
• Philippians 1:6 
• Psalm 145:20 
• Luke 17:32 
• Colossians 2:6-7 
• Colossians 1:9-10 
• Isaiah 64:6 
• Ephesians 2:8 
• John 3:3-5 
• Mark 10:15 
• 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 
• Colossians 1:15-2:3 
• Revelation 19:16 
• Psalm 2:9-12 
• Genesis 3:1 
• 1 John 2:5-6 
• Matthew 7:20 
• Ephesians 2:20 
• Acts 20:32 
• 2 Peter 3:18 
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18 
• 2 Peter 2:6-8 
• Genesis 19:15-17; 23-26

Living In Christ | Colossians 2:6-7 | October 9, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 92 
Outline: 
• The Sufficiency of Christ 
• Christ Over Error 
• Encouragement to a Unified Church 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Ecclesiastes 1:9 
• 2 Timothy 4:3-4 
• Colossians 2:1-5 
• Philippians 3:8 
• Proverbs 1:7 
• Psalm 14:1 
• John 16:14 
• Mark 15:34 
• John 19:30 
• Colossians 1:15-28 
• John 4:14 
• John 21:25 
• Luke 24:25, 27 
• Luke 24:44-45 
• Matthew 13:44-46 
• 1 Corinthians 2:14, 16 
• Romans 11:33 
• John 8:31-32; 17:17 
• Ephesians 4:14 
• 2 Peter 2:1 
• Acts 17:11 
• 1 Timothy 4:1-2 
• John 3:16, 18 
• 1 John 4:9-10 
• Deuteronomy 4:24 
• Hebrews 10:29, 31 
• Romans 5:8-10

Opening Reading: Psalm 92 
Outline: 
• The Sufficiency of Christ 
• Christ Over Error 
• Encouragement to a Unified Church 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Ecclesiastes 1:9 
• 2 Timothy 4:3-4 
• Colossians 2:1-5 
• Philippians 3:8 
• Proverbs 1:7 
• Psalm 14:1 
• John 16:14 
• Mark 15:34 
• John 19:30 
• Colossians 1:15-28 
• John 4:14 
• John 21:25 
• Luke 24:25, 27 
• Luke 24:44-45 
• Matthew 13:44-46 
• 1 Corinthians 2:14, 16 
• Romans 11:33 
• John 8:31-32; 17:17 
• Ephesians 4:14 
• 2 Peter 2:1 
• Acts 17:11 
• 1 Timothy 4:1-2 
• John 3:16, 18 
• 1 John 4:9-10 
• Deuteronomy 4:24 
• Hebrews 10:29, 31 
• Romans 5:8-10

Sufficiency of Christ | Colossians 2:3-5 | October 2, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 122 
 
Outline: 
 
· Necessity of Christian Community: the Church 
 
· Make Strong: Orienting Life Toward Christ 
 
· Maintaining Unity 
 
· Living with Assurance 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· 1 Corinthians 12:27 
 
· Colossians 1:18 
 
· Ephesians 5:23-29 
 
· Colossians 2:1-2 
 
· Colossians 1:28-29 
 
· Hebrews 10:24-25 
 
· Galatians 5:13 
 
· Ephesians 5:21 
 
· James 5:16 
 
· Ephesians 4:25 
 
· 1 Peter 5:5 
 
· Romans 15:7 
 
· 1 Thessalonians 5:11 
 
· 1 Corinthians 12:26 
 
· Colossians 1:3 
 
· 1 Corinthians 11:1 
 
· Philippians 1:6; 2:13 
 
· Psalm 53:1 
 
· Ezekiel 36:26 
 
· Proverbs 4:23 
 
· Matthew 12:34 
 
· Ephesians 3:14-17 
 
· 1 Corinthians 13:2-3 
 
· 1 John 4:19-20 
 
· John 13:35 
 
· 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 
 
· Philippians 2:3-8 
 
· Ephesians 2:8-9 
 
· Colossians 4:14 
 
· 2 Timothy 4:10 
 
· Romans 10:9-10 
 
· John 10:27-29 
 
· Romans 8:16 
 
· 2 Peter 1:5-8 
 
· 2 Timothy 1:12 
 
· John 6:37

Opening Reading: Psalm 122

Outline:

·       Necessity of Christian Community: the Church

·       Make Strong: Orienting Life Toward Christ

·       Maintaining Unity

·       Living with Assurance

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       1 Corinthians 12:27

·       Colossians 1:18

·       Ephesians 5:23-29

·       Colossians 2:1-2

·       Colossians 1:28-29

·       Hebrews 10:24-25

·       Galatians 5:13

·       Ephesians 5:21

·       James 5:16

·       Ephesians 4:25

·       1 Peter 5:5

·       Romans 15:7

·       1 Thessalonians 5:11

·       1 Corinthians 12:26

·       Colossians 1:3

·       1 Corinthians 11:1

·       Philippians 1:6; 2:13

·       Psalm 53:1

·       Ezekiel 36:26

·       Proverbs 4:23

·       Matthew 12:34

·       Ephesians 3:14-17

·       1 Corinthians 13:2-3

·       1 John 4:19-20

·       John 13:35

·       1 Corinthians 13:4-7

·       Philippians 2:3-8

·       Ephesians 2:8-9

·       Colossians 4:14

·

Loving the Church | Colossians 2:1-2 | September 25, 2022

1 Timothy 1:12-13 
• Colossians 1:24-27 
• 2 Timothy 1:11 
• 1 Timothy 3:15 
• 1 Peter 4:10 
• Ephesians 2:10 
• Matthew 25:14-30 
• Ephesians 4:11-13 
• Romans 12:4-7 
• 1 Corinthians 12 
• 2 Timothy 1:12 
• Galatians 1:10 
• Acts 20:26-27 
• Romans 10:17 
• Colossians 1:26-27 
• John 10:27 
• Revelation 7:9 
• Genesis 12:3 
• Galatians 3:28-29 
• Ephesians 3:6 
• John 14:6 
• Romans 8:9 
• Ezekiel 36:26-27 
• Ezekiel 36:28-29; 2 Corinthians 6:16 
• 1 Peter 2:24 
• Ephesians 5:24-26 
• Romans 6:2, 22-23 
• 1 John 3:9 
• 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 
• 1 Corinthians 6:11 
• John 17:17, 19 
• 1 John 1:9 
• Colossians 1:22 
• John 15:1-5 
• Genesis 1:27; 2:24 
• Ephesians 5:32

1 Timothy 1:12-13
• Colossians 1:24-27
• 2 Timothy 1:11
• 1 Timothy 3:15
• 1 Peter 4:10
• Ephesians 2:10
• Matthew 25:14-30
• Ephesians 4:11-13
• Romans 12:4-7
• 1 Corinthians 12
• 2 Timothy 1:12
• Galatians 1:10
• Acts 20:26-27
• Romans 10:17
• Colossians 1:26-27
• John 10:27
• Revelation 7:9
• Genesis 12:3
• Galatians 3:28-29
• Ephesians 3:6
• John 14:6
• Romans 8:9
• Ezekiel 36:26-27
• Ezekiel 36:28-29; 2 Corinthians 6:16
• 1 Peter 2:24
• Ephesians 5:24-26
• Romans 6:2, 22-23
• 1 John 3:9
• 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
• 1 Corinthians 6:11
• John 17:17, 19
• 1 John 1:9
• Colossians 1:22
• John 15:1-5
• Genesis 1:27; 2:24
• Ephesians 5:32

The Mystery of Ministry  | Colossians 1:25-27 | September 11, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 30 
Outline: 
• The Call to Christian “Ministry” 
• A Willing Attitude: Joy in Suffering 
• Personal Suffering 
• The Suffering Church 
• How Suffering Brings Us Closer to Jesus Christ 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Revelation 21:4 
• 1 Peter 1:6-7 
• Colossians 1:24 
• 1 Peter 4:10-11 
• Ephesians 4:12 
• 2 Timothy 3:12 
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16 
• James 1:2 
• Romans 8:28 
• Genesis 50:20 
• Romans 9:2 
• 2 Timothy 4:14-15 
• Hebrews 12:1-3 
• 1 Peter 4:12-14 
• Luke 9:23 
• 1 Corinthians 4:10 
• Matthew 5:11-12 
• John 15:18-19 
• Romans 5:3-5 
• Acts 9:1-2 
• Acts 9:3-5 
• Revelation 6:9-11 
• Acts 5:41-42 
• Philippians 1:29 
• Romans 8:16 
• James 1:2-4 
• 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Opening Reading: Psalm 30 
Outline: 
• The Call to Christian “Ministry” 
• A Willing Attitude: Joy in Suffering 
• Personal Suffering 
• The Suffering Church 
• How Suffering Brings Us Closer to Jesus Christ 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
• Revelation 21:4 
• 1 Peter 1:6-7 
• Colossians 1:24 
• 1 Peter 4:10-11 
• Ephesians 4:12 
• 2 Timothy 3:12 
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16 
• James 1:2 
• Romans 8:28 
• Genesis 50:20 
• Romans 9:2 
• 2 Timothy 4:14-15 
• Hebrews 12:1-3 
• 1 Peter 4:12-14 
• Luke 9:23 
• 1 Corinthians 4:10 
• Matthew 5:11-12 
• John 15:18-19 
• Romans 5:3-5 
• Acts 9:1-2 
• Acts 9:3-5 
• Revelation 6:9-11 
• Acts 5:41-42 
• Philippians 1:29 
• Romans 8:16 
• James 1:2-4 
• 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Falling and Praying - Colossians 1:24 - September 4, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 121 
Outline: 
The Person of Christ: His Divinity 
The Work of Christ: Reconciliation 
Reconciling “All Things” 
Reconciliation to Judgement 
Reconciliation of Creation 
Reconciliation of Repentant Sinners 
Assurance of Salvation for Believers 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
2 Corinthians 2:15-16 
1 Corinthians 1:18 
John 3:19 
Isaiah 64:6 
Colossians 1:19-23 
Colossians 2:9 
Psalm 51:5 
Romans 3:23 
John 1:14 
John 14:9-10 
Colossians 3:1-2 
Matthew 29:25-26 
Romans 3:11 
Matthew 25:41, 46 
Philippians 2:9-11 
Matthew 7:13-14 
Hebrews 2:8 
Genesis 1:31 
Romans 5:12 
Romans 8:19-22 
Isaiah 11:6-9 
2 Peter 3:7 
2 Peter 3:9-10 
Romans 10:17 
2 Corinthians 5:18-20 
Colossians 1:21-22 
1 John 1:6; 3:6, 8-9 
Isaiah 59:2 
Romans 8:7-8 
John 3:1-15 
Hebrews 12:2 
Ephesians 2:3-5 
Romans 1:18-32 
John 3:36 
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 
Romans 8:33-34 
Philippians 1:6 
Colossians 1:23 
Matthew 7:21-23 
John 10:27-29 
Matthew 24:13 
Jude 3

Opening Reading: Psalm 121
Outline:
The Person of Christ: His Divinity
The Work of Christ: Reconciliation
Reconciling “All Things”
Reconciliation to Judgement
Reconciliation of Creation
Reconciliation of Repentant Sinners
Assurance of Salvation for Believers
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

2 Corinthians 2:15-16
1 Corinthians 1:18
John 3:19
Isaiah 64:6
Colossians 1:19-23
Colossians 2:9
Psalm 51:5
Romans 3:23
John 1:14
John 14:9-10
Colossians 3:1-2
Matthew 29:25-26
Romans 3:11
Matthew 25:41, 46
Philippians 2:9-11
Matthew 7:13-14
Hebrews 2:8
Genesis 1:31
Romans 5:12
Romans 8:19-22
Isaiah 11:6-9
2 Peter 3:7
2 Peter 3:9-10
Romans 10:17
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Colossians 1:21-22
1 John 1:6; 3:6, 8-9
Isaiah 59:2
Romans 8:7-8
John 3:1-15 
Hebrews 12:2
Ephesians 2:3-5
Romans 1:18-32
John 3:36
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
Romans 8:33-34
Philippians 1:6
Colossians 1:23
Matthew 7:21-23
John 10:27-29
Matthew 24:13
Jude 3

From Enemies to Friends - Colossians 1:19-23 - August 28, 2022

Opening Reading: Isaiah 51:1-16 
Outline: 
• Who is Jesus? 
• Jesus is God the Son 
• Jesus is Sovereign Over All Creation 
• Jesus as Creator (“in” and “through”) 
• Jesus is the Goal of All Creation (“for”) 
• Jesus is the Sustainer of All Creation 
• Jesus is the Beginning and the End 
• The Only Rational Response 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon: 
• Psalm 139:1-3, 7 
• Proverbs 15:3 
• Hebrews 4:13 
• Colossians 1:18 
• Acts 4:12 
• Colossians 1:15-17 
• Mark 4:26-29 
• John 17:3 
• Matthew 16:15 
• Statements from the following will be made without reference in the sermon, but 
they are provided so you know where the statements come from: Matthew 16:16; John 1:14; Hebrews 1:3; 2:14; John 20:28; 12:41; Isaiah 6:5; 53:2-3; Mark 1:27; Matthew 21:11; 9:27; 12:18; 12:8; 14:30; John 1:36; 6:69; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 5:1-10; Revelation 1:18; Romans 11:26; Revelation 22:16 
• 1 Timothy 2:5 
• John 6:48; 8:12; 10:9, 11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1 
• John 21:25 
• John 8:58 
• Exodus 3:14 
• Mark 14:19 
• Romans 1:19-20 
• John 4:24; 1:18 
• Genesis 1:27 
• Romans 8:29 
• Hebrews 1:3 
• John 14:9 
• 2 Corinthians 4:4 
• John 1:3 
• Exodus 4:22 
• Hebrews 1:2 
• Psalm 89:27 
• Romans 11:36 
• Hebrews 2:8 
• 2 Peter 3:9-10 
• 2 Peter 3:7 
• Revelation 21:6 
• Philippians 2:10-11

Opening Reading: Isaiah 51:1-16
Outline:
• Who is Jesus?
• Jesus is God the Son
• Jesus is Sovereign Over All Creation
• Jesus as Creator (“in” and “through”)
• Jesus is the Goal of All Creation (“for”)
• Jesus is the Sustainer of All Creation
• Jesus is the Beginning and the End
• The Only Rational Response
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon:
• Psalm 139:1-3, 7
• Proverbs 15:3
• Hebrews 4:13
• Colossians 1:18
• Acts 4:12
• Colossians 1:15-17
• Mark 4:26-29
• John 17:3
• Matthew 16:15
• Statements from the following will be made without reference in the sermon, but
they are provided so you know where the statements come from: Matthew 16:16; John 1:14; Hebrews 1:3; 2:14; John 20:28; 12:41; Isaiah 6:5; 53:2-3; Mark 1:27; Matthew 21:11; 9:27; 12:18; 12:8; 14:30; John 1:36; 6:69; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 5:1-10; Revelation 1:18; Romans 11:26; Revelation 22:16
• 1 Timothy 2:5
• John 6:48; 8:12; 10:9, 11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1
• John 21:25
• John 8:58
• Exodus 3:14
• Mark 14:19
• Romans 1:19-20

Jesus is Lord Over All | Colossians 1:15-17 | July 31, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 100 
 
Outline: 
 
· The 4th Mark of a Believer: Continuous Thanksgiving 
 
· Why Thank God?: Our Personal History 
 
· Losing the Control We Never Had: God’s Promise of Redemption 
 
· The Thankful and the Unthankful: Two Worldviews and God’s Wrath 
 
· God’s Mighty Work of Salvation (and Adoption): It Is Finished 
 
· Our Blessed Hope in the Righteous King of kings 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· John 5:22 
 
· Acts 17:30-31 
 
· Revelation 20:14-15 
 
· Philippians 1:21-23 
 
· 1 Corinthians 15:9 
 
· 1 Timothy 1:15 
 
· Acts 8:3 
 
· Romans 7:18-19 
 
· Philippians 3:8-10 
 
· Galatians 4:4-5 
 
· Ephesians 2:4-5 
 
· 1 Timothy 2:5-6 
 
· Colossians 1:9-14 
 
· Colossians 1:3-4 
 
· Ephesians 2:1-3 
 
· Romans 6:23 
 
· Ephesians 2:4-9 
 
· Romans 5:12 
 
· Genesis 3:15 
 
· Hebrews 9:26 
 
· Revelation 7:11-12 
 
· Psalm 92:1 
 
· Ephesians 5:20 
 
· 2 Timothy 3:1-5 
 
· Romans 1:21 
 
· John 6:37 
 
· John 10:28-29 
 
· Matthew 1:21 
 
· Galatians 4:6-7 
 
· John 8:44 
 
· John 19:30 
 
· Galatians 1:6-8 
 
· 1 Peter 1:3-5 
 
· 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 
 
· Psalm 119:130, 105 
 
· Ephesians 5:8-11 
 
· 1 Corinthians 6:11 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:17 
 
· Romans 6:2 
 
· 1 John 3:4, 6 
 
· Psalm 103:12 
 
· Philippians 3:20 
 
· Romans 1:16 
 
· Romans 10:17

Opening Reading: Psalm 100

Outline:

·       The 4th Mark of a Believer: Continuous Thanksgiving

·       Why Thank God?: Our Personal History

·       Losing the Control We Never Had: God’s Promise of Redemption

·       The Thankful and the Unthankful: Two Worldviews and God’s Wrath

·       God’s Mighty Work of Salvation (and Adoption): It Is Finished

·       Our Blessed Hope in the Righteous King of kings

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       John 5:22

·       Acts 17:30-31

·       Revelation 20:14-15

·       Philippians 1:21-23

·       1 Corinthians 15:9

·       1 Timothy 1:15

·       Acts 8:3

·       Romans 7:18-19

·       Philippians 3:8-10

·       Galatians 4:4-5

·       Ephesians 2:4-5

·       1 Timothy 2:5-6

·       Colossians 1:9-14

·       Colossians 1:3-4

·       Ephesians 2:1-3

·       Romans 6:23

·       Ephesians 2:4-9

·       Romans 5:12

·       Genesis 3:15

·       Hebrews 9:26

·       Revelation 7:11-12

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Every Day is Thanksgiving Day4 Marks of a Worthy Life (Part 3)Colossians 1:12-14July 24, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 125 
 
Outline: 
 
· Can You Do It? Only By the Grace of God. 
 
· God’s Provision for Our Faithfulness 
 
· Joy in Christ 
 
· Enduring Trials: Fueled by God’s Promises 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Philippians 1:21 
 
· 1 John 1:5 
 
· John 1:4 
 
· Psalm 119:105 
 
· Colossians 1:9-11 
 
· Hebrews 11:6 
 
· Romans 8:8-9 
 
· Romans 10:3 
 
· Romans 7:18-25 
 
· 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 
 
· Ephesians 1:17-20 
 
· Romans 15:13 
 
· Ephesians 3:16 
 
· John 15:18-19 
 
· James 1:2-4 
 
· Philippians 4:11-13 
 
· Matthew 5:11-12 
 
· Matthew 25:21 
 
· 1 Peter 4:12-14 
 
· Titus 3:10-11 
 
· 2 Corinthians 6:4-10 
 
· John 14:6-7 
 
· 2 Corinthians 8:9

Opening Reading: Psalm 125

Outline:

·       Can You Do It? Only By the Grace of God.

·       God’s Provision for Our Faithfulness

·       Joy in Christ

·       Enduring Trials: Fueled by God’s Promises

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Philippians 1:21

·       1 John 1:5

·       John 1:4

·       Psalm 119:105

·       Colossians 1:9-11

·       Hebrews 11:6

·       Romans 8:8-9

·       Romans 10:3

·       Romans 7:18-25

·       1 Corinthians 10:12-13

·       Ephesians 1:17-20

·       Romans 15:13

·       Ephesians 3:16

·       John 15:18-19

·       James 1:2-4

·       Philippians 4:11-13

·       Matthew 5:11-12

·       Matthew 25:21

·       1 Peter 4:12-14

·       Titus 3:10-11

·       2 Corinthians 6:4-10

·       John 14:6-7

·       2 Corinthians 8:9

God Provides the Strength (Part 2) | Colossians 1:11 | July 17, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 108 
 
Outline: 
 
· Occasions for Prayer: Making Disciples 
 
· Knowledge of God: a Sword and a Shield 
 
· God’s Will in His Word 
 
· The Christian Thirst for Knowing God 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Romans 1:18, 22 
 
· Ephesians 4:14 
 
· Colossians 1:9-14 
 
· 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 
 
· 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 
 
· Philemon 22 
 
· Acts 12:12 
 
· Nehemiah 2:4 
 
· Jeremiah 17:9 
 
· 1 Kings 3:9 
 
· 1 Thessalonians 5:17 
 
· 1 Timothy 2:1 
 
· Colossians 1:4 
 
· 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 
 
· Hebrews 5:12-14 
 
· James 4:4 
 
· 2 Peter 1:21 
 
· 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
 
· Proverbs 11:14 
 
· Galatians 5:16-17 
 
· Proverbs 12:22 
 
· Psalm 5:6 
 
· Revelation 21:8 
 
· 1 Corinthians 2:14 
 
· 1 Thessalonians 4:3 
 
· 1 Peter 4:19 
 
· Luke 22:37 
 
· Isaiah 53:5, 10 
 
· Luke 22:42 
 
· Matthew 26:39 
 
· Proverbs 19:2 
 
· Hosea 4:6 
 
· 1 Corinthians 14:20 
 
· Ephesians 4:18 
 
· John 7:17 
 
· Acts 17:11 
 
· Hosea 6:3 
 
· Philippians 1:9-11

Opening Reading: Psalm 108

Outline:

·       Occasions for Prayer: Making Disciples

·       Knowledge of God: a Sword and a Shield

·       God’s Will in His Word

·       The Christian Thirst for Knowing God

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Romans 1:18, 22

·       Ephesians 4:14

·       Colossians 1:9-14

·       2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

·       2 Corinthians 12:7-9

·       Philemon 22

·       Acts 12:12

·       Nehemiah 2:4

·       Jeremiah 17:9

·       1 Kings 3:9

·       1 Thessalonians 5:17

·       1 Timothy 2:1

·       Colossians 1:4

·       1 Corinthians 2:12-13

·       Hebrews 5:12-14

·       James 4:4

·       2 Peter 1:21

·       2 Timothy 3:16-17

·       Proverbs 11:14

·       Galatians 5:16-17

·       Proverbs 12:22

·       Psalm 5:6

·       Revelation 21:8

·       1 Corinthians 2:14

·       1 Thessalonians 4:3

·       1 Peter 4:19

·       Luke 22:37

·       Isaiah 53:5, 10

·       Luke 22:42

·       Matthew 

Pray to Know and Grow| Colossians 1:9 | July 3, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 84 
 
Outline: 
 
· Thanksgiving before Correction: A Model of Christian Behavior 
 
· Faith: Simple Term, Broad Meaning 
 
· Love: The Evidence of Saving Faith 
 
· Hope: The Genesis of Faith and Love 
 
· Hearing, Learning, Proclaiming: God’s Means of Salvation 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 
 
· Colossians 2:2 
 
· 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 
 
· Colossians 1:3-8 
 
· Ephesians 1:11 
 
· Romans 8:28-29 
 
· Mark 4:26-28 
 
· Hebrews 9:27, 26 
 
· John 3:36 
 
· 1 Peter 4:17 
 
· Hebrews 6:18 
 
· Hebrews 11:1 
 
· Matthew 7:20 
 
· James 2:18-26 
 
· Ephesians 2:10 
 
· John 14:15, 21, 24 
 
· Romans 3:10-12 
 
· John 13:34-35 
 
· 1 John 3:10 
 
· 1 John 4:20-21 
 
· 1 John 3:23 
 
· Titus 2:13 
 
· 1 Peter 1:3-4 
 
· John 14:1-3 
 
· Romans 10:14, 17 
 
· Matthew 13:23 
 
· Romans 1:16; 6:23 
 
· 1 John 4:9-10 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:20

Opening Reading: Psalm 84

Outline:

·       Thanksgiving before Correction: A Model of Christian Behavior

·       Faith: Simple Term, Broad Meaning

·       Love: The Evidence of Saving Faith

·       Hope: The Genesis of Faith and Love

·       Hearing, Learning, Proclaiming: God’s Means of Salvation

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·       Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23

·       Colossians 2:2

·       1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

·       Colossians 1:3-8

·       Ephesians 1:11

·       Romans 8:28-29

·       Mark 4:26-28

·       Hebrews 9:27, 26

·       John 3:36

·       1 Peter 4:17

·       Hebrews 6:18

·       Hebrews 11:1

·       Matthew 7:20

·       James 2:18-26

·       Ephesians 2:10

·       John 14:15, 21, 24

·       Romans 3:10-12

·       John 13:34-35

·       1 John 3:10

·       1 John 4:20-21

·       1 John 3:23

·       Titus 2:13

·       1 Peter 1:3-4

·       John 14:1-3

·       Romans 10:14, 17

·       Matthew 13:23

·       Roma

Gospel Hope, Faith, and Love | Colossians 1:3-8 | June 26, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 128 
 
Outline: 
 
· Historical Context: Who’s Connected to Colossae? 
 
· The Occasion and Its Relevance to the 21st Century Church 
 
· Transformed by Grace: Who is This From? 
 
· Training in Righteousness: A Model for Timothy (and Us) 
 
· To Those Set Apart IN Christ 
 
· Grace and Peace: Necessary Gifts from God 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· 2 Peter 1:21 
 
· 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
 
· Colossians 1:1-2 
 
· Psalm 119:18 
 
· Colossians 2:1 
 
· Colossians 1:7 
 
· Colossians 4:12-13 
 
· Philemon 23 
 
· Acts 19:10 
 
· Colossians 1:18; 2:19 
 
· Philippians 3:5 
 
· Acts 22:3 
 
· Acts 7:58 
 
· Galatians 1:13-14 
 
· Acts 8:3 
 
· Ephesians 2:20 
 
· John 6:44, 63, 65 
 
· Ephesians 2:8-9 
 
· Acts 9:1-6 
 
· 1 Corinthians 15:8-9 
 
· Galatians 1:1, 11-12 
 
· 2 Peter 3:15-16 
 
· Acts 11:25-26 
 
· Matthew 28:18-20 
 
· Philippians 2:22 
 
· 2 Timothy 4:1-5 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:17 
 
· Philippians 3:20 
 
· 1 John 3:2 
 
· Genesis 3:1 
 
· Romans 6:23Opening Reading: Psalm 128 
 
Outline: 
 
· Historical Context: Who’s Connected to Colossae? 
 
· The Occasion and Its Relevance to the 21st Century Church 
 
· Transformed by Grace: Who is This From? 
 
· Training in Righteousness: A Model for Timothy (and Us) 
 
· To Those Set Apart IN Christ 
 
· Grace and Peace: Necessary Gifts from God 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· 2 Peter 1:21 
 
· 2 Timothy 3:16-17 
 
· Colossians 1:1-2 
 
· Psalm 119:18 
 
· Colossians 2:1 
 
· Colossians 1:7 
 
· Colossians 4:12-13 
 
· Philemon 23 
 
· Acts 19:10 
 
· Colossians 1:18; 2:19 
 
· Philippians 3:5 
 
· Acts 22:3 
 
· Acts 7:58 
 
· Galatians 1:13-14 
 
· Acts 8:3 
 
· Ephesians 2:20 
 
· John 6:44, 63, 65 
 
· Ephesians 2:8-9 
 
· Acts 9:1-6 
 
· 1 Corinthians 15:8-9 
 
· Galatians 1:1, 11-12 
 
· 2 Peter 3:15-16 
 
· Acts 11:25-26 
 
· Matthew 28:18-20 
 
· Philippians 2:22 
 
· 2 Timothy 4:1-5 
 
· 2 Corinthians 5:17 
 
· Philippians 3:20 
 
· 1 John 3:2 
 
· Genesis 3:1 
 
· Romans 6:23

Opening Reading: Psalm 128

Outline:

·      Historical Context: Who’s Connected to Colossae?

·      The Occasion and Its Relevance to the 21st Century Church

·      Transformed by Grace: Who is This From?

·      Training in Righteousness: A Model for Timothy (and Us)

·      To Those Set Apart IN Christ

·      Grace and Peace: Necessary Gifts from God

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      2 Peter 1:21

·      2 Timothy 3:16-17

·      Colossians 1:1-2

·      Psalm 119:18

·      Colossians 2:1

·      Colossians 1:7

·      Colossians 4:12-13

·      Philemon 23

·      Acts 19:10

·      Colossians 1:18; 2:19

·      Philippians 3:5

·      Acts 22:3

·      Acts 7:58

·      Galatians 1:13-14

·      Acts 8:3

·      Ephesians 2:20

·      John 6:44, 63, 65

·      Ephesians 2:8-9

·      Acts 9:1-6

·      1 Corinthians 15:8-9

·      Galatians 1:1, 11-12

·      2 Peter 3:15-16

·      Acts 11:25-26

·      Matthew 28:18-20

·      Philippian

Grace-full Greeting: Intro to Colossians | Colossians 1:1-2 | June 19, 2022

Opening Reading: Psalm 89:1-18 
 
Outline: 
 
· Providential Blessing and God’s Ultimate Good Through Loss 
 
· A Servant is Born 
 
· The Book of Ruth in the Gospel of Jesus Christ 
 
Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen): 
 
· John 1:46 
 
· 1 Corinthians 1:23 
 
· Ruth 4:13; 1:8-9, 16-17 
 
· Ruth 2:12 
 
· Ruth 4:16-22 
 
· Ruth 1:20-21 
 
· Romans 8:28-29 
 
· Ephesians 1:11 
 
· Psalm 115:3 
 
· Ruth 1:17 
 
· 1 Samuel 1:20 
 
· Matthew 1:21 
 
· Ruth 4:14 
 
· Galatians 4:4-7 
 
· Ruth 4:18-22 
 
· Genesis 46:12 
 
· Exodus 6:23 
 
· Numbers 1:7; 7:12 
 
· Matthew 1:5 
 
· 1 Samuel 16:1-13 
 
· 2 Samuel 7:16 
 
· Isaiah 26:18 
 
· Ecclesiastes 1:9 
 
· Mark 10:45 
 
· Luke 19:10 
 
· Isaiah 11:1-5 
 
· Matthew 21:9 
 
· Matthew 22:42 
 
· Matthew 1; Luke 3 
 
· Hebrews 2:8 
 
· 2 Peter 3:9 
 
· Luke 22:37 
 
· Isaiah 53:6, 10-12 
 
· Colossians 1:18

Opening Reading: Psalm 89:1-18

Outline:

·      Providential Blessing and God’s Ultimate Good Through Loss

·      A Servant is Born

·      The Book of Ruth in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Verses Read or Referenced in Sermon (Bold passages on screen):

·      John 1:46

·      1 Corinthians 1:23

·      Ruth 4:13; 1:8-9, 16-17

·      Ruth 2:12

·      Ruth 4:16-22

·      Ruth 1:20-21

·      Romans 8:28-29

·      Ephesians 1:11

·      Psalm 115:3

·      Ruth 1:17

·      1 Samuel 1:20

·      Matthew 1:21

·      Ruth 4:14

·      Galatians 4:4-7

·      Ruth 4:18-22

·      Genesis 46:12

·      Exodus 6:23

·      Numbers 1:7; 7:12

·      Matthew 1:5

·      1 Samuel 16:1-13

·      2 Samuel 7:16

·      Isaiah 26:18

·      Ecclesiastes 1:9

·      Mark 10:45

·      Luke 19:10

·      Isaiah 11:1-5

·      Matthew 21:9

·      Matthew 22:42

·      Matthew 1; Luke 3

·      Hebrews 2:8

·      2 Peter 3:9

·      Luke 22:37

·      Isaiah 53:6, 10-12

·      Colossians 1:18

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