08232020 He's Concerned About You Col 2:1-7

CONCERNED [COLOSSIANS 2:1-7] Colossians 1:15-17 1 I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. BIG IDEA OF COLOSSIANS: Christ is Supreme and Sufficient in All Things, Because in Him Lives all the Fullness of God in a Human Body and in Him Lie Hidden all the Treasures of God’s Wisdom and Knowledge. BIG IDEA COLOSSIANS 2:1-7 God’s Concern for the Believers Maturity Commands Them to Live the Life They Confess. A. The Object of Paul’s Concern 2:1 B. 1. 2. 3. 4. The Purpose of Paul’s Concern 2:2-3 Strong in Heart 2a A Loving & Forgiving Community 2b Settled Understanding About God 2c A Full Knowledge of Christ 2d-3 C. The Reason for Paul’s Letter 2:4-5 D. The Application to Paul’s Concern 2:6-7 This sermon can be listened to again @ • • thecommunityofgrace.org/connect/sermons faithlife.com/the-community-of-grace-memphis PASTOR MARK DEMIRE Grace THE COMMUNITY OF HE’S CONCERNED ABOUT YOU [COLOSSIANS 2:1-7] AUGUST 23, 2020