Focusing on Ministry for Jesus
Colossians 1:24-2:5
Ministry for Jesus is difficult, but the end result is worth it.
I. Real ministry for Jesus means...
A. S_____________________, 1:24.
1. Don’t be surprised (see Mt. 24:9; Ac. 14:22; 2 Ti. 3:12).
2. Rejoice in suffering for Jesus because it is accomplishing a greater purpose (Acts 9:15-16; Revelation 6:9-11).
B. Being a s___________ of a s__________ message, 1:25-28.
1. We are servants, not superstars, of the gospel and the Church.
2. We have a specific message to proclaim (1 Cor. 2:2).
C. S____________________, 1:29-2:1.
1. Ministry is a vocation not a vacation.
2. God supplies the strength to continue.
D. S______________________ the saints, 2:2-5.
1. Encouraged hearts.
2. United relationships.
3. Confident faith.
4. Maturity in Christ, 1:28.
Ministry for Jesus is difficult, but the end result is worth it.
I. Real ministry for Jesus means...
A. S_____________________, 1:24.
1. Don’t be surprised (see Mt. 24:9; Ac. 14:22; 2 Ti. 3:12).
2. Rejoice in suffering for Jesus because it is accomplishing a greater purpose (Acts 9:15-16; Revelation 6:9-11).
B. Being a s___________ of a s__________ message, 1:25-28.
1. We are servants, not superstars, of the gospel and the Church.
2. We have a specific message to proclaim (1 Cor. 2:2).
C. S____________________, 1:29-2:1.
1. Ministry is a vocation not a vacation.
2. God supplies the strength to continue.
D. S______________________ the saints, 2:2-5.
1. Encouraged hearts.
2. United relationships.
3. Confident faith.
4. Maturity in Christ, 1:28.
