Sermon notes - Colossians 1.1-8

Sermon Notes – Colossians 1:1-8

Central Idea:  Paul’s letter to the Colossians provides a powerful foundation for our faith today.

I.  The author and recipients of Colossians (1:1-2)

A.     Paul’s intent to those in Colossae

B.     The readers of the letter

C.     The struggles of the Colossian Church

II.  The new faith of the Colossians (1:3-5)

            A.  Paul praises the Lord for the church (3)

            B.  The active faith of the saints in Colossae (4)

            C.  The Colossians new hope (5)

III.  The continuing work of the Gospel (1:6-8)

            A.  The lasting power of the Gospel (6)

            B.  A willing servant of the Lord (7)

            C.  A change of heart is evident in Colossae (8)

Conclusion:

Sermon Notes – Colossians 1:1-8

Central Idea:  Paul’s letter to the Colossians provides a powerful foundation for our faith today.

I.  The author and recipients of Colossians (1:1-2)

A.     Paul’s _______________ to those in Colossae

B.     The ________________ of the letter

C.     The __________________ of the Colossian Church

II.  The new faith of the Colossians (1:3-5)

            A.  Paul _________________ the Lord for the church (3)

            B.  The ________________ faith of the saints in Colossae (4)

            C.  The Colossians new ___________ (5)

III.  The continuing work of the Gospel (1:6-8)

            A.  The ________________ power of the Gospel (6)

            B.  A willing _________________ of the Lord (7)

            C.  A change of heart is ________________ in Colossae (8)

Conclusion: