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Colossians - Part 5

March 15, 2020 • Scotty Priest

“I’m signing off in my own handwriting — Paul. Remember to pray for me in this jail. Grace be with you.” - Colossians 4:18 (MSG) We come to the end of Paul’s written letter to the Colossian church. Paul gets the opportunity to share his final thoughts for these people he so desperately wants to stay focused on Christ. Through these last words, Paul reminds us to stay prayerful, stay wise, and stay connected to other followers of Jesus. Paul asks the church to not only be prayerful, but also to be wise in the way they act toward “outsiders”. He asks the church to “make the most of every opportunity” because people are watching our lives . . . and we represent Someone bigger than us. Paul also challenges their conversations because how we say it matters. Key Verses: Colossians 4:2-6, Colossians‬ ‭4:7-18 Message notes online, watch the video, or share the podcast at: https://journeycolorado.com/messages/

Colossians - Part 4

March 8, 2020 • Wade Smith

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” - Colossians 3:17 We start to dive into the second half of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church. The first part of the letter has been very heavy with theological (study of God/Jesus) meaning, proving the point that Jesus is FIRST and Jesus is ENOUGH. Now as we take a look into the second half of the letter, Paul begins to outline practically how we live out a life of following Jesus. Three key things we can incorporate into our lives that help us follow the “whatever you do” challenge Paul gives are: 1. Be Intentional (Having well-thought out spiritual decisions and habits that prioritize Christ.) 2. Be Present (Being where your feet are and investing in those God has placed around you.) 3. Be Obedient (Not ignoring God’s promptings in your life through the Holy Spirit, but acting upon them.) Key Verses: Colossians 13-14, Colossians 3:15-25, 1 Corinthians 10:31 Message notes online, watch the video, or share the podcast at: https://journeycolorado.com/messages/

Colossians - Part 3

March 1, 2020 • Scotty Priest

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” - Colossians 3:2-3 In part 3 of the Colossians teaching series, we take a look into the second half of the letter. Paul begins to outline practically how we live out a life of following http://jesus.the Apostle Paul not only implores us to “take off” the sin that damages, but he also challenges us to “put on” new behaviors (v. 9-10). If following Jesus isn’t changing the way we think and behave, then we really aren’t following Jesus. But if you are, it’s a daily, conscious decision to “take off” the old way of living and to “put on” the new way. What is one thing that Jesus is challenging you to “take off” in your life? What is one thing Jesus is encouraging you to “put on”? Key Verses: Colossians 3:1-10, 12-14

Colossians - Part 2

February 23, 2020 • Scotty Priest

“When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.” – Colossians 2:13-14 Epaphras, the planter of the Colossian church, travels over 1,000 miles to visit Paul seeking advice concerning issues his church is facing, and the letter of Colossians is what Epaphras brings back. In it, Paul’s overarching theme is that Jesus is first in everything, and that Jesus is enough. 2,000 years later, we are continually challenged with our need to let Jesus have first place in our lives, and to trust that He is enough. Paul encourages both the Colossians Church and us to “continue” to keep moving forward and progress in our relationship with Jesus. At Journey, we would say that Jesus meets us where we are at and invites us to take our next step spiritually. What would be that next step for you? Key Verses: Colossians 2:6-14

Colossians - Part 1

February 16, 2020 • Scotty Priest

“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And Jesus is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything Jesus might have the supremacy.” – Colossians 1:16-18 The book of Colossians is written by the Apostle Paul around 62 A.D. from a prison in Rome. He is writing this letter with a purpose from prison to a church in the city of Colosse (modern-day Turkey). Epaphras, the planter of the Colossian church, travels over 1,000 miles to visit Paul seeking advice concerning issues his church is facing, and the letter of Colossians is what Epaphras brings back. In the letter, Paul’s overarching theme is that Jesus is first in everything, and that Jesus is enough. 2,000 years later, we are continually challenged with our need to let Jesus have first place in our lives, and to trust that He is enough. Is Jesus First in your life? Is he an important priority or the priority? What gets my first and my best? Key Verses: Colossians 1:13-22