We begin our new series exploring the glorious implications of Christ’s Lordship over everything from creation to our personal lives. Paul’s letter to the Colossian church, written from prison, is one of the most beautiful expressions and explanations of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We begin the letter with a celebration of the ongoing work of the gospel, because Jesus is the Lord of the Gospel.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE

Colossians 1: 1-8

Complementary Passage: Isaiah 9: 1-7

SERMON AUDIO

SERMON NOTES

Pray and Work for the increase of the Gospel

• Welcome to Colossae (verses 1-2, 7)
• Pray and Work for Gospel increase inside the Church (verses 3-6)
  • Pray for Christians here and elsewhere (verse 3)
  • Love all believers because of your heavenly hope (verses 4-5)
  • Live in the grace of the gospel (verses 5-6)
• Pray and Work for Gospel increase Outside the Church
  • The fruitfulness of the gospel vs. the decline of the church
  • Work for gospel increase because of the Lordship of Christ
  • Pray for Gospel increase in the world