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Focusing on Ministry for Jesus

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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.