Sermon notes - Colossians 1.20-23

Sermon Notes – Colossians 1:20-23

Central Idea:  Followers of Christ should understand that we are changed and now have new priorities and a new direction.

I.  Our previous standing before God (21)

            A.  We were aliens toward God

B.  We were hostile toward God in our thinking

C.  We were evil against the Lord in our actions

II.  Christ’s actions of reconciliation (20-22)

            A.  Christ will reconcile (20)

            B.  Christ has reconciled believers (22)

            C.  Christ has reconciled for a purpose (22)

III.  Our response to Christ’s work (23)

            A.  We started out hostile toward God (21)

            B.  Now we can be holy and blameless (22)

C.     We must continue in the faith with steadfastness (23)

Conclusion:

Sermon Notes – Colossians 1:20-23

Central Idea:  Followers of Christ should understand that we are changed and now have new priorities and a new direction.

I.  Our previous __________________ before God (21)

            A.  We were _______________ toward God

B.  We were ________________ toward God in our thinking

C.  We were ______________ against the Lord in our actions

II.  Christ’s __________________ of reconciliation (20-22)

            A.  Christ will ____________________ (20)

            B.  Christ has reconciled ___________________ (22)

            C.  Christ has reconciled for a _________________ (22)

III.  Our ____________________ to Christ’s work (23)

            A.  We started out __________________ toward God (21)

            B.  Now we can be ______________ and blameless (22)

C.     We must continue in the faith with __________________ (23)

Conclusion: