INVITE
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2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 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. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
I-rritating
N-erve racking
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E-asily one of the hardest things we do as Christians
Inviting someone to church is probably one of the hardest things to do as a follower of Jesus Christ, my hope is that with some of these tips applied to our life we can make it easier to do.
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 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. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
CALM DOWN!
CALM DOWN!
everything will be OK
We tend to play the “what if” game focusing on the NEGATIVE things that COULD happen
what if they say no?
I’m the only one asking
It’s accward
I’ll be made fun of, become the outcast
You are not going to do anything in life that you feel that would bring you harm or course bad things to happen. so STOP FOCUSING ON THAT STUFF.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians
Play the “what if” game but focus on the POSITIVE stuff that COULD happen
what if they say YES
what if God has been preparing there hearts
what if they are hurting inside and they find healing at church
What if they get SAVED
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Pray. Watch. Give Thanks
Pray. Watch. Give Thanks
Pray. Watch. Give Thanks
Paul was writing this letter to the church in Colosse. False teaching and conditioned to Gods word was being spread in the nation.
We must PRAY for direction from God, be on the LOOK OUT for people that needs Gods love, than GIVE THANKS for Him showing us!
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HELP US!
HELP US!
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 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.
3 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. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Paul encourages the Colossians to partner with him in his preaching ministry.
Pray for me/ leaders/ speakers
Come up with ideals for ESM
Share with me the latest trends
Share what we have been saying to other, how its changed your life
Paul had physical chains on, but as leaders we have chains as well. We don’t see your friends all the time. I’m not on your social account all the time. I don’t live your life for you, so help in the areas that you can help me with.
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Re-present God
Re-present God
we are called to be a light into the world. We are to re-present How God looks, acts, and loves
We are suppose to be re-presenting how God:
LOOKS
ACTS
LOVES
6 Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.
Colossians
the focus does not have to be
what will bring out the best in the conversation. You know your friends, you know that they like or don’t like, you know what will offend and not offend them. Walk in Wisdom and let the conversation move in a positive direction.
1 Corithians
9 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.
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E- asily one of the most rewarding things we do as Christians