Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Famous last words… Waiting together in thoughtful, gospel-focused peace (v12-15) in joy-filled, discerning dependence on God’s Spirit (16-22) in yearning, confident trust (23-24) in warm, word-based unity (25-27) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Now about love in God’s family… This love comes from God (v. 9) This love never ends (v. 10) This love is ambitiously humble (v. 11) This love is attractively hard working (v. 12) …we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Citizens growing together (2:12-13) Citizens shining together (2:14-18) Two model citizens (2:19-30) Timothy: Selfless gospel servant Epaphroditus: Courageous gospel soldier ‘Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. “He is the image of the invisible God” Christ is SUPREME In Creation In the Church Christ is SUFFICIENT In his Person, God with us In his Work, God for us And so: Colossians 2: 6,7
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Introduction The call for love “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13v34-35 The definition of love the dimensions of…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Christianity with its sleeves rolled up…Gospel Patrons Gospel Workers Gospel Family Ambition, partnership, and rolling up our sleeves today
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Partnership: you scratch my back…? Gospel ambition —> gospel partnership (15:23-25) Gospel partnership: glad giving (15:25-29) Gospel partnership: front-line prayer (15:30-31) Gospel partnership: joyful encouragement (15:32-33) Partners in the gospel
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. A house divided: ‘disputable matters’ The key to gospel unity: know who you are You have been welcomed by God (14:1-3) You are the servant of one Lord (14:4-9) You will appear before one Judge (14:10-12) Life together under the Lord of grace
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. ‘Debt’ in the Christian life Love: the unpayable debt (13:8) Love: the fulfillment of the Old Testament law (13:9-10) Love in Christ’s body: from duty to delight
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. What’s water? A new paradigm: Life as a gift (12:3) A new identity: In Christ, members of one body (12:4-5) A new purpose: humble, grace-driven service (12:6-8) Worship restored through the mercy of God