Stand strong in the faith

TEXT

Colossians 2:4–7 NKJV

Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. 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. As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.

BIG IDEA

Paul encouraged the believers in Colossae to be on guard through unwavering faith

INTRODUCTION

BIBLICAL TRUTH

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.

TO RESIST DECEPTION

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Application

BE ROOTED IN CHRIST

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Application

BE BUILT IN HIM

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LIFE CHANGING TRUTH

IF I am on guard i will be firm in the faith

Challenge

This week will you:

Guard yourself from deception

Be rooted in Christ

Will you be built in Him

Conclusion

What activities are you planning to do this week which will help you be on guard and firm