Analogy of Seed. Now we will flip over to Matthew the 16 th chapter and start in verse 24.
|
|
- Nelson Lang
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Analogy of Seed We are just a little over half way through the season of lent. The idea of lent is that we give up or deny ourselves something that we like in order to draw nearer to God through Jesus by our self-denial. Self-denial is found in the teachings of Jesus. We will look at three scriptures that are almost verbatim that are the words of Jesus as recorded in the synoptic gospels. According to most scholars, the first written gospel was Mark so we will read from Mark first. Looking in Mark the 8 th chapter and starting with the 34 th verse we read. And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life (or soul) will lose it, but whoever loses his life (or soul) for My sake and the gospel s will save it. (Mark 8:34-35 NASB) Now we will flip over to Matthew the 16 th chapter and start in verse 24. Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life (or soul) will lose it; but whoever loses his life (soul) for My sake will find it. (Matthew 16:24-25 NASB) When we turn to Luke we again find almost the exact wording. Luke adds an additional word to indicate it is a daily decision. Look as we read Luke 9:
2 And He was saying to them all, If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life (soul) will lose it, but whoever loses his life (soul) for My sake, he is the one who will save it. (Luke 9:23-24 NASB) Luke makes it explicit. Matthew and Mark, I believe, implicitly convey the same thought. We are to deny our desires and our wants so that we may follow Jesus. This is not a one and done denial. It is a daily decision to continue in the pathways of Jesus. The season of lent highlights a concept that should be a part of our daily lives. Paul cautions against being drawn into the creation of special days and self-abasement that is a part of religion for show. Paul writes to the church in Colossae and points out the superior nature and place of Jesus the Christ. He talks of the freedoms that we have in living lives that are folded into Jesus. Our relationship with Jesus is personal and should not be dictated by onerous rules that have no real value. We will read from Colossians the 2 nd chapter starting in verse 16. Therefore no one is to act as your judge (or judge you) in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day (or days) things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance (or body) belongs to Christ. Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in self-abasement and the worship of the angels, taking his stand (or going into details) on visions he has seen, inflated (or conceited) without cause by his fleshly mind, and not holding fast to the head, from whom the entire body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from God. 2
3 If you have died with Christ to (or from) the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as, Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch! (which all refer to things destined to perish with use (or consumption)) in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men? These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made (or would be) religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence. (Colossians 2:16-23 NASB) The season of lent is not one found in the Bible. The idea of self-abasement or humility is one that certainly runs throughout God s message. Jesus is a prime example of humility. In our main scripture for today, we need to understand that Jesus had just entered Jerusalem and been received by a crowd shouting Hosannas. This crowd was ready to place Jesus on a throne and recognize Him as their king. Jesus was known not only in the Jewish community but those who were not a part of the Jewish culture and background had seen and heard about Jesus. Let s read our scripture for this morning as found in John the 12 th chapter and starting at verse 20. Now there were some Greeks among those who were going up to worship at the feast; these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus. Philip came and told Andrew; Andrew and Philip came and told Jesus. And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, 3
4 truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life (soul) loses it, and he who hates his life (soul) in this world will keep it to life eternal. If anyone serves (or is serving) Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves (is serving) Me, the Father will honor him. Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, Father, save Me from this hour? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name. Then a voice came out of heaven: I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. So the crowd of people who stood by and heard it were saying that it had thundered; others were saying, An angel has spoken to Him. Jesus answered and said, This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes. Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself. But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death by which He was to die. The crowd then answered Him, We have heard out of the Law that the Christ (the Messiah) is to remain forever; and how can You say, The Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man? So Jesus said to them, For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light. (John 12:20-36 NASB) Hidden in this passage is an analogy of planting: unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Some of us may remember when farmers and gardeners saved seeds from the harvested 4
5 crop to sow in later seasons. I remember my grandmother having jars with bean seeds. It was a marvel to me that these dried seemingly dead seeds could be stuck in the ground and sprout up to produce beans. Jesus had just called Lazarus from his grave and because of this many people had gone to see him. In fact, the verse that precedes our scripture this morning shows that the religious leaders of that day were not pleased with Jesus. So the Pharisees said to one another, You see that you are not doing any good; look, the world has gone after Him. (John 12:19 NASB) The mission of Jesus was not simply to convert the people of that day. His mission was far reaching. He was God s plan for redeeming and reconciling a lost creation back to a personal relationship with God. Just like my grandmother realized that she had to give up some of her crop so that she could have seed for future crops, Jesus realized that He too must be planted so that He could generate a bountiful harvest. The idea of self-denial runs deep in God s word. Certainly Jesus sets the example. One third of the God-Head actually became human. In Philippians the 2 nd chapter we read about the self-denial of Jesus. Have this attitude in (or among) yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped (utilized or asserted), but emptied (laid aside His privileges) Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on (of) a cross. For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that 5
6 every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:5-11 NASB) Jesus was ready to become a dried, lifeless seed and be buried for us. In doing this He not only brings forth a bountiful crop, He set the example of humility for each of us. Jesus had all the power to stop at any point along the way. He had human feelings and the human dread of the death that was facing Him as He approached those final days before His crucifixion. Jesus went to God. (He took His anxiety to God) Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, Father, save Me from this hour? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name. Then a voice came out of heaven: I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. God reassured Jesus that He would be glorified by the Father. We often hear people wish that the spirit of Christmas could last all year. However, we approach the season of Lent counting the days before we may take up whatever we laid aside to help us humble ourselves. Lent is not found in the Bible. There isn t a special finite time when we deny ourselves for Jesus only to return to our normal life at the end of the season. The words of Jesus tell us: If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. Perhaps, at this time of year, we can pray with the psalmist: Create in (for) me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast (upright) spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. (Psalm 51:10-12 NASB) 6
The Warrior Prince of Her Dreams
The Warrior Prince of Her Dreams 5/11/14 Colossians 1:13 For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness
More informationColossians NASB Page 1. Colossians 1:1-12
Colossians NASB Page 1 Colossians 1:1-12 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to
More informationColossians 1 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Colossians 1 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Thankfulness for Spiritual Attainments 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren
More informationColossians, Chapter Two, Lesson Four
Colossians, Chapter Two, Lesson Four STRENGTHENING THE FLOCK Colossians 2:16-23 STIMULATE ** We have become very familiar with the New Testament practice of teaching by way of reminder. Last week we saw
More informationColossians Analytical Outline
Colossians Analytical Outline General Guidelines 1. Divide the whole text into passages. Work on one passage at a time. 2. Start main (independent) sentences at the left margin. 3. Put modifying (dependent)
More information3700 Washington Ave., Racine, WI (home) Organist, Choir & Music Director: Mrs. Elyse Adams. Welcome to Grace!
GRACE EVANGELICAL Pastor: Rev. Brian T. Crane LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 608-567-9029 (mobile) 3700 Washington Ave., Racine, WI 53405 262-583-2575 (home) www.gracelutheranracine.net revbriancrane@yahoo.com
More informationLetting ourselves be challenged by St Paul
Desert Creek House 802 Desert Creek Road - Numbugga BEGA - NSW 2550 - AUSTRALIA Phone/Fax: ++61 (0)2 6492 8498 E-mail: yumorsier@optusnet.com.au 1 st November Letting ourselves be challenged by St Paul
More informationCORE VALUES We Are Fellowship Bible Church
CORE VALUES We Are Fellowship Bible Church Grace is a difficult, perhaps impossible, concept to understand. (So Great Salvation: What It Means to Believe In Jesus Christ) Grace is unmerited favor. Grace
More informationBible Study of Hebrews 5:11-6: Who does the author of Hebrews have much to say about? 3. By this time what should they have already become?
Bible Study of Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Hebrews 5:11-14 (NASB) Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. {12} For though by this time you ought to be
More informationColossians 3. o Things that the Judeizers were trying to re- insert into the lives of the believers
Colossians 3 Col. 2:16 Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day Col. 2:17 things which are a mere shadow of what is
More informationWhat was crucified with Christ? (Galatians 2:20)
What was crucified with Christ? (Galatians 2:20) Self consciousness died and Christ consciousness came alive. I was restored to the original experience of the Garden of Eden, before man fell from union
More informationPAUL S LETTER TO THE COLOSSIANS CONCEPTUAL AND GRAMMATICAL OUTLINES Mako A. Nagasawa
Outline Signs of a New Kingdom, Fruit of a New Planting (1:1 14) The Man Who Recovered the Image (1:15 20) The Man Who Reconciled You to God (1:21 23) The Messenger of the New Kingdom (1:24 2:5) You Are
More informationImage from: lightstock.com. Our Passage for Tonight: Philippians 2:1-11
Image from: lightstock.com Our Passage for Tonight: Philippians 2:1-11 Philippians 2:1-4 1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship
More informationConsider the following Scripture: John the Baptist said, Behold the lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world. (John 1:29)
Introduction: Jesus came to save the world! He came to change this world, and His life, death, and resurrection brought about the greatest impact this world has ever seen! Consider the following Scripture:
More informationHigh and Lifted Up March 18,2018 Dr. Frank J. Allen, Jr., Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Kissimmee, Florida
1 High and Lifted Up March 18,2018 Dr. Frank J. Allen, Jr., Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Kissimmee, Florida John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks.
More informationNow, lest we forget that, here in chapter 2, he s going to go back to that but he s going to approach it from a different angle. Watch this.
Colossians 2 (Conrad Bowman) (Summer 2006) Remember in chapter 1, right toward the end of the chapter, Paul was talking about his attitude in his sufferings. And the attitude is one of rejoicing. And the
More informationNow his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.
I Know Who I Am 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. Luke 2:41-42 (ESV) 43 And when the feast
More informationA Christ-Like Attitude. Philippians 2:5-11
A Christ-Like Attitude Philippians 2:5-11 A Christ-Like Attitude John s prologue is one of the greatest Christological sections in the New Testament. Another great Christological section of the New Testament
More informationChrist--Our Perfect Savior
February 15, 2015 Christ--Our Perfect Savior Colossians 1:19-23 Open your Bibles with me this morning to Colossians 1:15-23. We will be looking at verses 19-23 this morning, but I wanted to start with
More informationii. Judge- Gr. krino- to make a judgment upon
RRBS- 02/02/2014 Colossians 2:16-23 Keep A Hold of Your Head! 16. So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, A. Let no one judge you i. Let no one-
More informationAll Scripture are from the NASB 95 Update unless noted. Most word studies are from preceptaustin.org, blueletterbible.org, and biblehub.
Lesson 8 Colossians 2:11-23 Randy Thompson Valley Bible Church www.valleybible.net Review The apostle Paul is writing a letter to the church at Colossae a church he does not know and one that is facing
More informationDASV: Digital American Standard Version. DASV: Colossians 1. does also in you, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth.
1 Colossians 1 DASV: Digital American Standard Version DASV: Colossians 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to the saints, the faithful brothers in Christ
More informationGOD WITH US Part 7: Kings & Prophets to Exile and Return Judah s Fall and God s Faithfulness
GOD WITH US Part 7: Kings & Prophets to Exile and Return Judah s Fall and God s Faithfulness Message 9 The Son of Man Arrives (Palm Sunday, 2018) Introduction Daniel saw more precisely than any other prophet
More informationValley Bible Church Sermon Transcript
Let No One Defraud You Colossians 2:16-23 We ll be in Colossians Chapter 2 this morning so if you turn there we will be finishing it up, through the last several verses. And if you ve been with us you
More informationTEN ATTITUDES OF VICTORIOUS LIVING
TEN ATTITUDES OF VICTORIOUS LIVING Part 10 Loving Servant Philippians 2:1-11 11 Presented by Pastor Matt MacCollin August 20, 2017 What a wonderful summer study these past ten weeks have been. In your
More informationAND THE CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY
AND THE CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY Philippians 2:3-11 Philippians 2:3-11 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3-11
More informationJanuary 2, 2015 Why did Jesus come? How did Jesus become a man? Who is Jesus? Jesus as a child and as a youth
God with us January 2, 2015 Why did Jesus come? How did Jesus become a man? Who is Jesus? Jesus as a child and as a youth Why did Jesus come? Jesus came to seek and to save, he came to free captives. He
More informationSeeking the Saving King
Seeking the Saving King John 12:12-26 12 The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him,
More informationWHEELERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH. Life Application Sunday School Class. Philippians - Session 9. June 24, 2001
WHEELERSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Life Application Sunday School Class Philippians - Session 9 June 24, 2001 READ Philippians 2:1-4 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort
More informationThe Reason Jesus Came
03/25/2018 Palm Sunday John 12:20-33 COJLBC The Reason Jesus Came by Mark Jarvinen 20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who was from
More information2014 Scripture Memory Plan:
2014 Scripture Memory Plan: Download January s Master Track as a computer wallpaper. January s Master Track (English Standard Version) Psalm 42 As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for
More informationCentering on Jesus in Worship
Centering on Jesus in Worship Series: Thoughts on Worship Sermon by Ken Puls Delivered at Grace Baptist Church, Cape Coral, Florida October 26, 2008 Call to Worship: John 12:1 19 When you think about worship,
More informationMY BIBLE READING MY PRAYER LIST BE A FRIEND AND BRING A FRIEND
Philippians 2:5-7English Standard Version (ESV) Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
More informationRomans 13. We are in the middle of Paul s teaching on the proper response to our faith
Romans 13 We are in the middle of Paul s teaching on the proper response to our faith o Revisit the bullseye Individual church unbelievers government society the the ideal of Christian liberty the ideal
More informationIntroduction. Body of the Study. Homework and preparation for next week:
Introduction In this chapter, Paul comes to grips with the heart of the problem in the Colossian church. Whilst he is not specific about the problem, he leaves no doubt about the cure. We have to read
More informationJohn 12:20-33 ESV. feast were some Greeks. Galilee, and asked him, Sir, we wish to see Jesus. went and told Jesus. the Son of Man to be glorified.
John 12:20-33 ESV 20 Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, Sir, we wish to see Jesus. 22 Philip
More informationGreat Events of the New Testament
Great Events of the New Testament Lesson #53 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection Study Notes For Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Read John 12:20-50 John 12:20 explains that Greeks had come to worship
More informationNot of this World. Let s first read through the parable as recorded in Matthew the 13 th chapter. We will begin reading with verse 24.
Not of this World Jesus taught using parables. Often he had to explain them to His disciples because they failed to see the intended lessons. This morning we will look at one of Jesus parables and read
More informationThe Coming of the Humble King (John 12:20-36) Pastor Peter Yi March 24, 2019
The Coming of the Humble King (John 12:20-36) Pastor Peter Yi March 24, 2019 (John 12:20-36) 20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who
More informationThe Way Paul Baloche Our God Saves. You, You Are God Gateway Worship Living For You. Mighty Redeemer Grace Chapel Freedom Songs
Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song. The Way Paul Baloche Our God Saves You, You Are God Gateway Worship
More informationA Voice From Heaven. I. Giving of Ten Commandments.
I. Giving of Ten Commandments. A Voice From Heaven a. How did God communicate the Ten Commandments? i. Exodus 20:1, And God spoke all these words, saying. ii. Do you remember the reaction of the Israelites?
More informationThe High Value of Humility Philippians 2:1-11
The High Value of Humility Philippians 2:1-11 A. Contrary to popular opinion being a Christian is NOT about believing ourselves to be one, it is about thinking like the Lord -- in order to live like Him.
More informationWhy Jesus Came I. EXHORTATION
1 Why Jesus Came In asking the question Why did Jesus come at Christmastime? we looked first at Redemption from Paul s letter to the Galatians. But when the fullness of time came, God sent forth His Son,
More informationINTRO: CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT JESUS
An Extraordinary Person Involved in the Ordinary Video: Where s Jesus? INTRO: CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT JESUS 1 John 4:2 (NIV) This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that
More informationDisciples And Mentors
Disciples And Mentors Introduction It is the expectation of the Lord that we all be disciples and mentors. We are discipled first and as we mature we become mentors who disciple others. This is not an
More informationORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICE
ORDER OF WORSHIP SERVICE PROVIDENCE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bible House, Level 4, Seminar Room 1 Church Office & Library: 7 Armenian Street, Bible House, #03-03, S179932 Website: www.providencerpc.org
More informationCOLOSSIANS. 2b in Christ
COL 1:1a Paul, 1b [...] 1c and Timothy our brother, 2a To the holy and faithful brethren 2b [...] 2c at Colossae: Grace to you and peace 2d [...]. 1:3a We always thank God, the Father 3b [...] 3c when
More informationMaking Peace with God
Making Peace with God I ve got some good news and bad news. A. The Bad News 1. Not everybody will be saved. Matthew 13:24-30, NLT - 24 Here is another story Jesus told: The Kingdom of Heaven is like a
More informationa d v e n t g u i d e
advent guide Intro The theme of Advent this year is Servant-King. As a church we will be taking four weeks to look at and memorize Philippians 2:5-11. This passage of Scripture is no ordinary section of
More informationWhat Does It Mean To Preach Christ?
What Does It Mean To Preach Christ? Introduction: II Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake. In the beginning, this was generally
More information40-Day Devotional Guide
40-Day Devotional Guide AN INVITATION TO YOU You are invited to engage in a 40-Day experience of prayerful spiritual devotion. In your hand is a guide that includes 40 Scripture passages one reading for
More informationGlorify Your Name A Sermon on John 12:20-33 Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018
Glorify Your Name A Sermon on John 12:20-33 Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 Introduction We are now entering the second part of Lent. The first four weeks of Lent focus on repentance; now we turn to
More informationJesus Predicts His Death
Jesus Predicts His Death John 12: 20-50 Monday the eleventh of Nisan DIG: In this example, who is the kernel of wheat? How is this related to the Greeks request? What is Jesus calling His talmidim to do
More informationORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD
A PRAYING COMMUNITY ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD Park Cities Presbyterian Church April 1, 2007 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am Passion Sunday To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and
More information12 Scriptures about Jesus to Meditate on This Christmas
12 Scriptures about Jesus to Meditate on This Christmas *After reading each passage, I d invite you to underline any words that describe Jesus, as your heart is lifted in praise to the Lamb. Day 1 The
More informationPhilippians 2:1-11 English Standard Version January 27, 2019
Philippians 2:1-11 English Standard Version January 27, 2019 The International Bible Lesson (Uniform Sunday School Lessons Series) for Sunday, January 27, is from Philippians 2:1-11. Questions for Discussion
More informationEach in His Own Order
Chapter 12 Each in His Own Order In Adam all die, and in Christ all live, but each in their own order. This is a truth that has been lost and that needs to be recovered in our day. But before looking at
More informationColossians ESV Page 1. Colossians 1:1-12
Colossians ESV Page 1 Colossians 1:1-12 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and
More informationWhat appears to be the main theme of this letter? 2. What appears to be Paul s main topic in each of the following sections: 1: :13-2:4--
COLOSSIANS SURVEY Directions: This is a booklet to aid you in your personal study of this book. Read through the text first, discovering God s precious truths for yourself. Write down the main point of
More informationPhilippians 2: (Revised ) Stanly Community Church
Those who serve God must do so with humility. There is absolutely no room for selfish ambition in His kingdom. Although that means certain persecution in this hostile world, it guarantees glory in the
More informationClothed with Christ s Love: The Epistle to the Colossians
Clothed with Christ s Love: The Epistle to the Colossians Diocese of West Texas Fall 2013 WEEK FOUR True Wisdom is in Christ (Colossians 2:16-23) In the preceding section of the letter, Paul focused on
More informationHEART HUMILITY. Sermon in a sentence: humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time (1 Pet. 5:6).
HEART HUMILITY 1 HEART HUMILITY Nov. 3, 2013 Sept. 12, 2010 Sermon in a sentence: humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time (1 Pet. 5:6). Scriptures: 1 Peter
More informationThe Mind of Christ. Philippians 2:5-11
Philippians 2:5-11 Philippians 1:27-28 27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in
More informationInternational King James Version New Testament COLOSSIANS
1 International King James Version New Testament COLOSSIANS Colossians 1 Chapter 1 Thanksgiving and Prayer 1 Paul, a an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to the saints
More informationAPPENDIX 1 COLOSSIANS (ESV)
APPENDIX 1 COLOSSIANS (ESV) CHAPTER TITLE Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, 6 which has come to you, as indeed
More informationColossians Cor. 4:11 13 John 15:5 14 Phil. 1: Cor. 11:8 17 Tit. 3:14
Colossians 1 12. For I have experienced being brought low, and I have experienced abounding. In everything and in all things I have been taught both to be full and to hunger, both to abound and to be without.
More informationThe Humility of Christ: Philippians 2:1-11
The Humility of Christ: Philippians 2:1-11 Read together Philippians 2:1-11 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy,
More informationCOLOSSIANS FOUNDATIONS
What does Paul look back on with thanks? What changes do we see in our life that we can give thanks for? What does Paul look forward to in prayer? What will going on with Jesus look like for us (i) this
More informationThe World Has Gone After Him John 12:17-23; Jeremiah 31:31-34 Fifth Sunday in Lent
1 The World Has Gone After Him John 12:17-23; Jeremiah 31:31-34 Fifth Sunday in Lent Jeremiah 31:31-34 31 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel
More informationBecoming Christ Like
1 Becoming Christ Like The purpose for our lives is to become like Jesus Christ. Christians are in relationship to Christ and to one another. Paul wrote to the Philippian believers: 1 Therefore if there
More informationSERVANT VS. SELFISH PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4
SERVANT VS. SELFISH PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4 1 If then there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, PHILIPPIANS
More informationComplete In Christ: Accepted, Forgiven and Victorious
1 Beaverton Foursquare Sunday A.M. 11/15/15 Colossians All for Him (Part 4) Pastor Randy Remington Complete In Christ: Accepted, Forgiven and Victorious That mystery that once was hidden was now revealed
More informationDying to Live John 12:20-33 John Breon
Dying to Live John 12:20-33 John Breon Where do people look for life? Where do we go to find real life? I ve always been struck by this line from a graveside service, In the midst of life we are in death.
More informationUnless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.
Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. (Gospel) Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Sunset- Wheat Fields Near Arles. 5
More informationBible Quiz Fellowship John Questions UPDATED 4/21/10
Bible Quiz Fellowship John Questions UPDATED 4/21/10 1:1 When was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God? (In) The beginning 1:1 With whom was the Word (in the beginning)? (With) God 1:1
More informationLesson 2: Philippians 1.
Lesson 2: Philippians 1 leo.ormsbee@gmail.com Four Thieves That Rob Your Joy C (Philippians 1) Defense 1: S Mind P (Philippians 2) Defense 2: S Mind T (Philippians 3) Defense 3: S Mind T (Philippians 4)
More informationAbout seeds and a harvest. Shofar Table View 8 th November 2015
About seeds and a harvest Shofar Table View 8 th November 2015 Seed always reproduces after its own kind Seed has to be sown Seed has to die before it can produce 1 Corinthians 15:36 (TLB) What a foolish
More informationSESSION 21: HOLDING FAST 6/28/2015 Colossians 2:16-19
SESSION 21: HOLDING FAST 6/28/2015 Colossians 2:16-19 PREFACE There is a certain rhythm, or pattern to Chapter Two of Colossians: Warning, followed by the Basis for Resistance or Confidence. v4 I say this
More informationTHE CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS
THECENTRALITYOFTHECROSS 12 9 AlargecrowdofJewsfoundoutthat[Jesus]wasthereandcame,notonlybecause of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priestsmadeplanstokilllazarusalso;
More informationJohn 12:20-36 Father glorify your name Tim Anderson 4/2/2018
John 12:20-36 Father glorify your name Tim Anderson 4/2/2018 The gospels are our records of the life of Jesus. They are a bit like biographies. But with most biographies, You would focus more on the life
More informationA Sermon Series on the Book of Acts The Church Persecuted & Scattered
Main Passage: Acts 7:54-8:8 INTRODUCTION: A Sermon Series on the Book of Acts The Church Persecuted & Scattered As the apostles and the body of believers faithfully preached Jesus and grew in numbers,
More informationThe Mind of Christ. Phil. 2:5-13
The Mind of Christ Phil. 2:5-13 Philippians 2:1-4 NASB Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection
More informationSCRIPTURE SHEETS SESSION 1 PREP IT 59
COLOSSIANS PHILLIPIANS S SESSION PREP IT COLOSSIANS Colossians Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To God s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and
More informationChristmastime At CrossWalk
Christmastime At CrossWalk and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God!" John 1:36 Looking At Jesus In the Old Testament, Isaiah told about the coming of Jesus hundreds of years
More informationJWs Awake. The Holy Scriptures are to be read in context, but much may also be learned by comparing scripture to scripture.
JWs Awake The Holy Scriptures are to be read in context, but much may also be learned by comparing scripture to scripture. There are many well-meaning Jehovah s Witnesses, who spend time in the scriptures,
More informationThe plot thickens in the story of Jesus as we head toward Holy Week.
The Hidden Jesus John 12.20-36 March 22, 2015, Lent V Tim Phillips, Seattle First Baptist Church The plot thickens in the story of Jesus as we head toward Holy Week. After teaching and healing and, most
More informationHASHAWHA: LABOR DAY WEEKEND FAMILY RETREAT 2018
JOHN 17:22-23 HASHAWHA: LABOR DAY WEEKEND FAMILY RETREAT 2018 # 3 THE GLORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIVES FOR THE HONOR AND GLORY OF THE INDWELLING LORD The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that
More informationJourney. through Lent PART 2 FOUR LESSONS
Journey through Lent PART 2 FOUR LESSONS for M A R C H 2 0 1 8 Journey through Lent THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Lower Elementary Materials Handout A: Gospel Reading for Sunday March 4, 2018 Handout B: Clean My
More informationMARCH 4, 2018 HYMN OF THE WEEK Change my Heart, O God MARCH 4, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God.
MARCH 4, 2018 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God. Sunday John 2:13-22 Jesus cleanses the temple Monday Exodus 20:1-17 The Ten Commandments Tuesday 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
More informationIS CHRIST YOUR IMAGINATION
Neville 03-22-1963 IS CHRIST YOUR IMAGINATION Tonight s subject is in the form of a question: Is Christ your Imagination? When we ask the question we expect the answer in terms of our current background
More informationThe Feast of the Tabernacles
The Feast of the Tabernacles Last week, we ended our message with the chilling words of prophecy that point to a reality in the near future for Jesus. Remember the words found in John 7:1? After these
More informationFOLLOWERSHIP. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me
FOLLOWERSHIP John 10:1-5 Truly, truly I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door
More informationValley Bible Church Sermon Transcript
The Wonder of Our Redemption 1 Peter 1:18-21 Part Four What is life? What does it really mean to live? The answer to that question depends on whether we are talking about physical life or spiritual life.
More informationTHE TRINITY. Solution or Problem?
THE TRINITY Solution or Problem? ALL SLIDES AVAILABLE AT: MICHAELLJFELKER.COM CONTACT ME AT: MIKE.FELKER@ICLOUD.COM AGENDA What the critics say What is the Trinity? What s the problem? What does the Bible
More informationThe Path To Greatness No. 241
"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE, Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission." (www.lockman.org) Introduction.
More informationBELIEVER BASICS 101 Session 3
BELIEVER BASICS 101 Session 3 A Christian and Their Prayer Time By Dr. Jensen Petersen, 2012 CrossPoint Ministries, www.jensenpetersen.org Memory Verse Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer
More informationLetter to the Colossians. Bible Class #16
Letter to the Colossians Bible Class #16 INTRODUCTION: The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians, usually referred to simply as Colossians, is the twelfth book of the New Testament. This letter is addressed
More informationTHE GOSPEL OF JOHN OVERVIEW
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN OVERVIEW To convince people to believe in Jesus John 20:31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have
More informationJesus and Stephen Stills John 12:20-26, 32 Saint Marks UMC, Charleston, WV Fifth Sunday of Lent (March 18)
1 Jesus and Stephen Stills John 12:20-26, 32 Saint Marks UMC, Charleston, WV Fifth Sunday of Lent (March 18) 2018 John 12:20-26, 32 [The Message] 20-21 There were some Greeks in town who had come up to
More informationINTRO: THE KEY TO A PRODUCTIVE LIFE IS DYING
Turning Point Church 2019 01 06 INTRO: THE KEY TO A PRODUCTIVE LIFE IS DYING Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies,
More information