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Introduction
Two weeks ago, we talked about our old lives before Christ and the new lives we have with Jesus.
Last week you talked about how that new life in Christ affects the relationships in your life.
This week, we are going to look at Paul’s last words in his letter, and let those words tell us some important things about the new life we have in Christ.
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Life of Prayer
Exp: Paul calls the Colossian believers to be devoted in prayer with thanksgiving and to pray for open doors of ministry.
Ill: Diddi’s life and testimony of prayer.
App: As followers of Jesus, prayer should be an important part of our lives and laced with thanksgiving and requests for open doors of ministry.
Life of Gracious Living
Exp: Paul calls the Colossian believers to act wisely toward outsiders and speak graciously to everyone.
Ill: Diddi greeting everyone as she drives down her street.
App: As followers of Jesus, we must act and speak in ways that pave the way for people to accept Jesus.
Life of Service
Exp: Paul gives the Colossian believers examples of people serving in sharing the gospel, encouraging, breaking down walls of division, and striving for our brothers and sisters in Christ
Ill: Diddi’s radical decision to serve the people and kids of Haiti to further God’s Kingdom, not her own.
App: As followers of Jesus, we live out lives dedicated to serving the purposes of God’s Kingdom, not our own.
Conclusion
Close your eyes & bow your heads:
Raise your hand if you want to give your whole life to Jesus for the first time today.
Raise your hand if you have been convicted about the way you live your life, and you want to commit to living your life differently from now on.
Raise your hand if you recognize maybe some selfishness in your life, and you want to commit to living your life for God’s purposes rather than your own.
Response
What did you learn about prayer tonight OR what is one area of prayer that you need to grow in and how are you going to grow in it?
How can you live your life in such a way as to be an obstacle to someone receiving Christ?
Share one way you can serve God’s purposes rather than your own.
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