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Introduction This first thing we notice in this letter is that everything is positive - there are no words of condemnation - Jesus only had good things to say about this church The City The name it self means brotherly love - and as Christians we are called to have brotherly love The city of Philadelphia…

and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that…

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.…

Today is special. Today we celebrate communion. We begin again with a fresh understanding of God’s grace. With the week in between Christmas and the new year, I am hopeful we have had some time of peace. That we have had some time of rest, and we have new joy in our lives. And that is an incredible thing.…

For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. 1. Genuine Christians receive the gospel…

Objective: Help adults understand the significance of persistent evangelism through prayer and action, encouraging them to remain steadfast in spreading the Gospel. Duration: 15 Minutes 1. Introduction (2 minutes) • Opening Question: “Why do you think some people stop sharing their faith over time?”…

Key Passage Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders;…

If you have your Bibles grab them and turn with me to 1 Peter 3 . 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, Though we would like to always be positive…

Countdown Video Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside as we come…

Context: Paul is calling the Colossians to stay loyal to Jesus and the resurrection way of life . Paul’s Final Instructions: Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. Stay awake and pray so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Be…

17 Pray without ceasing. 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I. How can you walk with God without communication with Him? 3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? A. God has desired for…

Prayer is coming into communication with the living and active God... Prayers moves us from the: Physical to the Spiritual Temporal to the Eternal From self-focus to God-focus This week we are going to look at the NT How Not to Pray 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to…

Scripture Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the…

INTRODUCTION New theme for June: The Incredible Race Today - Running THE Race with Endurance Outline for today’s Message Endurance Defined How to Run with Endurance The Race is Not Easy The Prize is Worth It 1. Endurance Defined: The ability to continue doing something difficult over a long period of…

Intro: I worry so much. I always have. It stems from my old nature. In Colossians 3:17 , we get a sense of God's vision for our lives. Here's what it is: Read: Colossians 3:17 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through…

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom…

What’s the worst meal you’ve ever eaten? The worst meal I’ve ever eaten was probably some fish and chips we brought one day. Do you know how bad it was? We could not eat it. Have you ever tried a dish with too much salt. Perhaps the cook has been to heavy handed withte salt shaker and there is more salt…

Charged Appeals Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Praying Always…

The Bible gives some helpful advice on ways we can keep Christ as the focus of our faith.

Colossians 3:18-4:18 Good morning church! A couple of things quickly before we get started. First I want to encourage you to check out our on line digital bulletin. We print bulletins every week and not many are taken, so what we’ve done it add it to our website. We do quite a bit of printing for our…

After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and he sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself was about to go. He told them, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. Now go;…

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing…

ROOT OF PRAYER God’s sovereignty is his right and power to do all that he decides to do. “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. God’s providence is his seeing to everything that needs to be done to bring about his purposes happens. declaring the end from the…

INTRODUCTION New Monthly Series in our Theme of Renewed Faith is Prayer Sunday School - Q&A Sunday Evening - Continue with Renewed Love Wednesday - Which Church are We PRAYER Pew research states 78% of all Americans pray at least once a week. 57% pray at least once a day. Serious prayer begins after…

Today's sermon encourages us to be a people of prayer and a people of follow through.