Saturday, July 25, 2009
CLOTHED FOR LIFE
DRESSING FOR LIVING (LIFE)
Colossians 3: 1-17
INTRO: In this passage Paul likens the Christian life to clothing. The old must be put off in order to make room for the new. Let's consider:
THIS IS A PROCESS (vs. 10)
Put off the old
Put on the new
Which is being renewed
in the knowledge in the image of Christ
THE NEW CLOTHING (vs. 12)
Compassion
Kindness
Humility
Gentleness
Patience
LIVING RESULTS (13 f)
Bear with each other. (Be patient!)
Forgive one another
.. as the Lord forgave you!
Over all, put on love which binds all together.
COMMANDMENTS OF LIVING (15-17)
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.
Be thankful!
Let the word of Christ dwell in you.
Do all in the name of Jesus.
Give thanks to God the Father through Jesus
How are you dressed? Are you dressed in Jesus and the garments He provides? Or in clothing of your own making?
We are called to life in Jesus. In Him we can do all this mentioned in this passage. Without Him we can do nothing.
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Message for Sunday, July 26, 2009, Greenville Southern Baptist Church,
Pastor Fred D. Kerr
