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Introduction
(Previous Messages in the Colossians Series)
‘For the Faithfulness of Epaphras’ - Col. 1:1-8
In that message, we looked at how because Epaphras was Faithful to serve the LORD, the gentiles there at Colosse gained:
Faith in Christ
Fellowship with each other
A Future home in Heaven
Fruit for their Labor
And Friends - that would be there & pray for them
‘Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians’ - Col. 1:9-12
Our next message dealt with v9-12 and it focused on Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians.
Paul Prayed for a Filling - of His Will, Godly Wisdom & Biblical Watchfulness
Paul then Prayed for Faithfulness - in their Manner of Life & the Mark to Strive for
Paul then prayed for Fruitfulness - Testifying of who they were in Christ
Then Paul Prayed for Favor - For God to give them Strength & Satisfaction
Lastly Paul Prayed for Focus - Upon God and His Grace
‘The Incredible Christ’ - Col. 1:12-22
Then as Paul began to get into the meat of the letter, we preached a message titled ‘The Incredible Christ’ focused on v13-22 and in it Paul is just bragging about Jesus!
He spoke of the Performance of Christ
The Pardon of Christ
The Picture of Christ
The Power of Christ
The Preeminence of Christ
The Peace of Christ
The Presentation of Christ
‘A Presentation Without Regret’ - Col. 1:20-29
Paul Spoke of:
The Peace through His Cross (v20-22)
The Presentation Desired (v22; 28; 23)
Paul spoke of the fact that everyone was going to stand before God and give account.
The Person God Utilized
Then Paul made clear that God was using him to communicate truth
Now that Paul has laid this ground work, he speaks of himself for the purpose that they would take heed unto what he had to say.
‘A Call to Stand’ - Col. 2:1-10
Paul spoke of:
A Knowledge Imparted
A Course Implored
A Fulfillment Identified
‘Understanding Our Position in Christ’ - Col. 2:11-15
Paul spoke of:
The Circumcision of the Believer (v11)
The Comparison in Baptism (v12)
The Culmination of the Work of Christ (v13)
The Canceling of Our Debt (v14)
The Conquering of Christ (v15)
Given Complete Victory - and He is a Commander to Follow
‘Beware, Lest Ye Be Spoiled!’ - Col. 2:16-23
Beware the Philosophy of the Jews
Beware the False Doctrines of the Gentiles
Be Mindful of What You Are
I. Seek Out Heavenly Things (v1)
Put your mindset on Godly things
The Initiative Required
Seeking Requires Initiative.
You can’t seek without intentionally doing so.
(Ill.)
Sometimes we’ll misplace our keys at home.
And one of us will say ‘Have you found my keys’.
Well, the implication is that that person is actually looking for them.
There’s not a Christian who’s mindset is upon Godly things that got there by accident.
It must happen on purpose.
(Ill.)
It’s just like Salvation.
No one gets saved by accident, no they understand their condition and make a purposeful choice to place their faith in Christ.
We need (as Christians) to make it a point to seek out Heavenly Things.
And the way we do that is to be mindful of it continually - and that’s the idea presented.
The Idea Presented
What Paul is speaking of is where our mind is at.
What do we think of, what are we pondering on?
Where does our mind dwell ?
‘Those things which are above’ is a broad statement concerning Godly / Spiritual Things.
We need to consider HOW we view these things & how we approach them.
(Ill.)
It’s Sunday, and many of you might be thinking ‘Man, I got to go to work tomorrow.
And if you’re like me ‘I got to put the summer clothes up & get the tree out & decorate it’ And we are looking at these chores or tasks that we’re burdened with as curses.
Let me give you a different perspective - a Heavenly perspective if you will: Well, I get to go to work tomorrow.
Thank God for providing me a job so I can pay my bills & give unto the work of the LORD.
My boss is a pain in my neck, but it’s probably because they don’t know Jesus.
I pray God opens a door for me to share the Gospel with him!
I will treat Him how Christ desires for me to so that maybe he’ll see Christ in me!
I don’t particularly care for shuffling around boxes and storing the summer clothes, but thank God He has provided for me so that I have that problem!
And the exercise will actually do me good, and I just thank God that He’s given me another year to do this & the health to see it gets done!
What does it mean to ‘seek those things which are above’?
Having the mindset of God.
Desiring to Magnify God in all we do
Having that ‘Attitude of Gratitude’
And get rid of the ‘stinkin thinkin’.
Paul implores the church to Seek Out heavenly Things.
Secondly, to Set Affection on Spiritual Things
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Set Affection on Spiritual Things (v2)
Care for / Love Spiritual Things
The Cause being Advocated
Some will look on v1 & v2 and see the same principle.
However, I see a distinction.
In v1 Paul is advocating them to ‘seek out’ the things of God, in v2 Paul is advocating that they LOVE the things of God.
Some can seek something out & not love it, while others can love something & not seek it out.
(Ill.)
I think of the alcoholic.
I dare say that most alcoholics - if not all - do not love alcohol.
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