10112020 Beware of Spiritual Scammers: The Philosophers Colossians 2:8-15

BEWARE OF SPIRITUAL SCAMMERS The Philosphers [COLOSSIANS 2:8-15] Colossians 2:8 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. BIG IDEA Beware of Those Who Want to Kidnap You With Error Away From Christ; Because Christ is All You Will Ever Need KEY QUESTION What do you need to know to keep from getting taken? A. Introduction Scam: A deceptive scheme or trick used to cheat someone out of something that’s precious and valuable B. Heed the Warning: Don’t Get Taken 8 C. Philosophy is Their Weapon 8 D. Beware of Hollow & Deceptive Philosophy 8 1. Philosophy Depending on Human Tradition 8 2. Philosophy that Depends On the Basic Principles of this World 8; Eph 6:12; Ga 4:9;1 Tim 4:1-2 3. E. Philosophy that’s NOT According to Christ 8 Understand That Christ is Completely Sufficient 9-10 1. When You Got Jesus, You Got God 9; Co 1:19 2. When You Got Jesus, You Are Complete 10 F. Understand What God Has Done Inside Us 11-13 1. We Are Circumcised in Christ 11; Dt 30:6; Ro 6:6 2. We Are Made Alive in Christ 12-13a a. Buried with Christ 12a b. Raised with Christ 12b; Ro 10:9 PASTOR MARK DEMIRE THE COMMUNITY OF Grace BEWARE OF SPIRITUAL SCAMMERS: THE PHILOSOPHERS [COLOSSIANS 2:8-15] OCTOBER 11, 2020 c. Made Alive with Christ 13-14; Ep 2:12 G. Understand What God Has Done Outside of Us 13b-15 1. We Have Complete Forgiveness in Christ 13b-14 2. We Have Complete Victory in Christ 15; He 2:14 This sermon can be listened to again @ • • thecommunityofgrace.org/connect/sermons faithlife.com/the-community-of-grace-memphis PASTOR MARK DEMIRE THE COMMUNITY OF Grace BEWARE OF SPIRITUAL SCAMMERS: THE PHILOSOPHERS [COLOSSIANS 2:8-15] OCTOBER 11, 2020