COLD SPRINGS CHURCH OF CHRIST

Scripture Reading

Colossians 1:27 NKJV

To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Colossians 1:28 NKJV

Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:29 (NKJV)

To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.

IN HIM!

Intro

Colossians 1:24 NKJV

I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,

THE THEME

The Church is in Him

Colossians 2:9 NKJV

For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;

Colossians 2:10 NKJV

and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

The Church Must Look To Him

Hebrews 12:2 NKJV

looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Too many folk in the world today want to be Him rather than be in Him!

Too many church folk are into those who want to be Him rather than being in Him!

Too many preachers in the church want to be Him but they are not HIM!

Men who mislead the church want to be Him! People treat them like they are them! BUT THEY ARE NOT HIM!

The Only Way to be in Him is be in Him through His Spirit through HIS Word!

Colossians 1:24 NKJV

I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,

Colossians 1:25 NKJV

of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God,

Colossians 1:26 NKJV

the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints.

Colossians 1:27 NKJV

To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

The Mystery?

Ephesians 3:1–6 NKJV

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles—if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,

Colossians 1:28 NKJV

Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

Present Every Man Perfect?

Ephesians 5:27 NKJV

that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

Colossians 1:29 NKJV

To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.

In Him The Church Must Be United

Colossians 2:1 NKJV

For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,

Laodicea?

Revelation 3:14 NKJV

“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:

Revelation 3:15 NKJV

“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.

Revelation 3:16 NKJV

So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

Revelation 3:17 NKJV

Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

Revelation 3:18 NKJV

I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.

Revelation 3:19 NKJV

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

Revelation 3:20 NKJV

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Revelation 3:21 NKJV

To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Revelation 3:22 NKJV

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ ”

Colossians 2:2 NKJV

that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,

Colossians 2:3 NKJV

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

In Him We Must Walk

Colossians 2:4 NKJV

Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words.

Colossians 2:5 NKJV

For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

Colossians 2:6 NKJV

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,

Colossians 2:7 NKJV

rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

In Him We Are Built Up

Colossians 2:8 NKJV

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

In Him is God

Colossians 2:9 NKJV

For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;

In Him We Are Complete

Colossians 2:10 NKJV

and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Conclusion