February 20, 2011

Kurios...Walking with the King

Speaker: Reid S. Monaghan Series: Subversion - Colossians Topic: Exposition Passage: Colossians 2:1–2:7

Introduction

The INDICATIVE and The IMPERATIVE

What Comes First in Life?

 

Colossians 2:1-7

Continued Worthy Toil (v1-2)

 

Treasures in Jesus (v3)

 

Pastor Paul (v4-5)

 

The Hinge of Colossians (v6)

  • Therefore!
  • The ancient confession

On Tradition—The Good, the Bad and the Stupid

  • On Walking

A Wonderful Mixing of Metaphors (v7)

  • From Agriculture
  • From Construction
  • From Greco-Roman Legal
  • From Abundance

 

Community Meditation Questions

  • Do you tend to think of yourself more in terms of an identity (who you are) or in terms of your most recent successes or failures (what you do)?
  • The apostle Paul says that he “struggled” or “agonized” for the believers in Colossae and Laodicea.  If prayer is the battle—how do we need to be on our knees for others?  Who are we struggling for?
  • Paul uses the phrases “riches” and “treasures” in this passage.  Where do you find your treasure? How can we know who/what is first in our hearts and lives? 
  • Why are deep gospel roots and firm foundations so important when life’s storms and deceptions come at us?  How can we deepen these roots and build upon a good foundation? Share some practical stuff.
  • Close by reading the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:24-27.  Encourage your crew to read all of Matthew 5-7 this week.
  • Read Colossians 2:8-15 for next week

other sermons in this series

Apr 10

2011

Gospel, Community, Mission

Speaker: Reid S. Monaghan Passage: Colossians 4:2–4:18 Series: Subversion - Colossians

Mar 27

2011

Put it On

Speaker: Reid S. Monaghan Passage: Colossians 3:12–3:17 Series: Subversion - Colossians