Sermon Outline

July 23

 

Walking in Community – Colossians 3:5-7

Growing up? Know & practice 7 key passages…
1) Hebrews 5:11-14: milk to meat, practice discerning
2) Titus 2:11-12: activate, then live by grace
3) James 5:7-11: establish your heart for the long haul
4) 2 Peter 1:5-11: add these to your faith
5) Colossians 3:5-11: kill “the dirty dozen”

Instructions from the Apostles…
 Paul – put to death, put aside: Col. 3:5, 8 and Romans 8:13
 Paul – cast off / lay aside: Romans 13:12
 James – cast off / lay aside: James 1:21
 Peter – cast off/ lay aside: 1 Peter 2:1

Paul’s Community reminder…
“So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love
and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure
heart.” 2 Timothy 2:22

Healthy community insights…
1. First, stay connected ___________________________ Col. 2:19
2. Two difficult words [1 Cor. 12]: _______________& _______________
3. The five friends principle = doing life together
4. Different issues, same ______________________: Jesus, Mark 7:21
5. Know – Share – Transparent -- Vulnerable – ___________________