As we continue our journey through Colossians, Paul speaks of the burden he bears and the suffering he endures for the churches of Jesus Christ. The Spirit-fueled labor of his ministry to Christians has two major objectives: to proclaim Christian identity and promote Christian maturity.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

Colossians 1: 24-29

Complementary Passage: Psalm 15

SERMON AUDIO

SERMON NOTES

Our stewardship is to Proclaim Christian identity and Promote Christian Maturity

• We Proclaim Christian Identity
  • Paul labors to explain the mystery revealed by God (verses 25-26)
  • Our hope of glory (verse 27)
  • Christ in you – your identity (1 Corinthians 6: 19, John 15: 4-5, Romans 8: 10, etc)
• We Promote Christian Maturity
  • The toil and task of every pastor and church is to present everyone mature in Christ (verses 28-29)
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