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(Edstrom), Acts 2:1-21 The Language of Love (Edstrom), Acts 2:14, 22-32 The Real Thing (Edstrom), Acts 2:14, 36-41 Finding Your Way (Edstrom), Acts 2:42-47 Gathering Together (Edstrom), Acts 3:12-19 Source of Our Power (Edstrom), Acts 4:32-35 One Heart and Soul (Edstrom), Acts 5:27-32 The Highest Authority (Edstrom), Acts 7:54-60 God Wants Me to Forgive (Klein), Acts 8:14-17 Getting Off to a Good Start (Edstrom), Acts 9:36-43 Choose Your Devotion (Edstrom), Acts 11:1-18 One Spirit for All (Edstrom), Acts 16:9-15 Listen for the Call (Edstrom), Acts 16:16-34 The Best of a Bad Situation (Edstrom), Acts 17:22-31 Right Where It Is Suppose to Be (Edstrom), Romans 1:16-17: 3:22b-28 Its Free (Edstrom), Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Promise of Grace (Edstrom), Romans 6:12-23 Choosing the Right Path (Edstrom), Romans 7:15-25 This Way or That (Edstrom), Romans 8:12-25 Learning to Wait (Edstrom), Romans 8:26-30 When We Are Weak (Edstrom), Romans 9:1-5 Remember Who You Are (Edstrom), Romans 11:1-2, 29-32 Changing Your Mind (Edstrom), Romans 14:1-12 Choices Made in Peace (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Enrich Your Life (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Getting Along Together (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Inspiration (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Making Wise Choices (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Laying a Strong Foundation (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Gods Temple (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Where Gods Spirit Lives (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Knowledge and Love (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Giving All (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Race for the Goal (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 God Is Faithful (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 A Sweet Gift (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Being a Part of the Whole (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The Greatest Is Love (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Recycling Our Mistakes (Edstrom), 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 First Fruits (Donovan), 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 All of Life (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Letter from God (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 3:12 4:2 The Light of Truth (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Light of Knowledge (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 A Soft Place to Land (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 4;13 5:1 Do Not Give Up (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Walking by Faith (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 New Beginnings (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 The Right Time (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Enthusiasm (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10 Filled with Grace (Edstrom), 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Living in Peace (Edstrom), Galatians 1:1-12 Choose the Right Reason (Edstrom), Galatians 1:11-24 The Story of a Man Named Paul (Edstrom), Galatians 2:15-21 The Shape of Faith (Edstrom), Galatians 3:23-29 Its about Love (Edstrom), Galatians 4:4-7 Cause for Celebration (Edstrom), Galatians 5:1, 13-25 What It Means To Be Free (Edstrom), Galatians 6:1-16 Simple Acts of Kindness (Edstrom), Ephesians1:11-23 Spirit of Wisdom (Edstrom), Ephesians 2:1-10 We Are What He Has Made (Edstrom), Ephesians 2:11-22 We Are the Temple of God (Donovan), Ephesians 3:1-12 Boundless Riches (Edstrom), Ephesians 3:14-21 Rooted in Love (Edstrom), Ephesians 4:1-16 Worthy of the Calling (Edstrom), Ephesians 4:25 5:2 Live in Love (Edstrom), Ephesians 5:8-14 Live in the Light (Edstrom), Ephesians 5:15-20 A Melody in Your Heart (Edstrom), Ephesians 6:10-20 Extra Strength (Edstrom), Ephesians 6:10-20 About Being Prepared (Klein), Philippians 1:1-11 More than Enough (Edstrom), Philippians 1:21-30 Worthy of the Gospel (Edstrom), Philippians 3:4b-14 A High Calling (Edstrom), Philippians 3:174:1 Standing Firm (Edstrom), Philippians 4:1-9 Let Your Gentleness Be Known (Edstrom), Colossians 1:11-20 Things Visible and Invisible (Edstrom), Colossians 1:15-28 Grounded and Steadfast (Edstrom), Colossians 2:6-19 Established in the Faith (Edstrom), Colossians 3:1-11 Replacing What No Longer Fits (Edstrom), Colossians 3:12-17 Walk in Love (Edstrom), 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Always Give Thanks (Edstrom), 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Entrusted with Good News (Edstrom), 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 The Love that Works in You (Edstrom), 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Kindness Multiplied (Edstrom), 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 How Long Is Forever (Edstrom), 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Build Each Other Up (Klein), 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Lesson of Encouragement (Edstrom), 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Rejoice Always (Edstrom), 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Seeds of Faith(Edstrom), 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 Full and Overflowing (Edstrom), 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 With Quietness Work (Edstrom), 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Second Chance (Edstrom), 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Learning to Be Peaceful (Edstrom), 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Everything We Need (Edstrom), 2 Timothy 1:1-14 The Power of Love (Edstrom), 2 Timothy 3:14 Inspired by Gods Word (Edstrom), 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 The Good Fight (Edstrom), Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 The Joy of Creation (Edstrom), Hebrews 2:10-18 Who Do You Trust (Edstrom), Hebrews 5:1-10 The Problem of Perfection (Edstrom), Hebrews 10:11-25 Encourage One Another (Edstrom), Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 The Mystery (Edstrom), Hebrews 11:29 12:2 A Cloud of Witnesses (Donovan), Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Unchanging Love (Edstrom), 1 Peter 1:3-9 Indescribable Joy (Edstrom), 1 Peter 1:17-23 Finding Our Way (Edstrom), 1 Peter 2:2-20 Building Our Spiritual House (Edstrom), 1 Peter 3:13-22 What Is Your Hope? If you question their behavior and ask about their profession of being a Christian, they always have some excuse for it, claim they are okay with God, and challenge you about being judgmental. James tells us this may be the reality of daily living, but it should not be. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its [evil] practices, 10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him 11 [a renewal] in which there is no [distinction between] Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all. (See: Mortifying the Flesh, Pt. 32 The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. Proverbs 12:18-19, There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing. That's the way the world sees meekness, as weakness. We are told how to live the new life in Christ and what that restored life looks like. It is the same word used in Ephesians 6:14 where the Scripture tells us to put on the armor of God before we do spiritual warfare. Where do you like to walk? What Paul is saying here is that the peace of God should govern our hearts. Tragically, that is definitely not how the vast majority of professing Christians live, and especially so in western cultures. I know I asked you to do the impossible. When I first outlined how I would divide up the text for a sermon schedule, I was planning to cover all of these virtues in just two sermons. When you love someone, you do both. 13:15; 1 Thess. Here in Colossians 3 verses 12-17 we are given clear and cogent instruction on what the new person in Christ looks like. The peace of God mentioned here is not the indwelling feeling of comfort, but rather an external reality that mediates between Christians. (Edstrom), Luke 10:38-42 Are You Listening? Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. That's what it means to do something in the name of Christ - to do it on His behalf, under His authority, and according to His will. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 _________________________________ The Power of the Unseen - John 3:1-17 Do you ever wish you were invisible? We are to allow God's Word to teach us, to counsel us as we teach and admonish one another. John Piper May 25, 2012. It is something Christ has done for us, in us and through us. Weekly lesson plans for preschool, upper and lower elementary. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. Proverbs 15:4, A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. Proverbs 18:21, Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 21:23, He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from trouble. Proverbs 28:23, He who rebukes a man will afterward find [more] favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. And one of the good qualities of a godly woman is She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue Proverbs 31:26. Sunshine is especially nice, but it's fun to walk, even if it's raining. The love of Jesus living in our hearts! Fathers Who Give . If Jesus humbled Himself, even to death on the cross, we too must humble ourselves. Doctors tell us that walking is good for our health. When you speak the words of the Sanhedrin, hold your hands out in front of you with your palms . "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Because He restored us to fellowship with Him, we love the people of God even as He loves them.. That can be a great advantage in many situations, but it a great disadvantage when you respond quickly without thinking carefully about what you are going to say. Cancel anytime. 3 The Love of the Elect) Gods greatest demonstration of this was Jesus Christ dying as the sin sacrifice in our place to redeem us and offer the possibility of being adopted into His family. Everything you do is to be done with God and glorifying Him in mind. But just like the honey bee we can't quit trying. Jesus told them, 7 You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me. (1) (Edstrom), Luke 12:32-40 Where Is the Treasure? Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. I want others to see the Lord Jesus Christ living ________________ me. All Rights Reserved. As one person quipped, I cant hear you because your actions are shouting too loudly. People can get away with lying until their actual deeds become known, for then their behavior proves their words are simply empty rhetoric. But we are told to tolerate, to have patience with or endure these people. 6) Strive to have the word of Christ richly dwell in you. Forbearance and forgiveness are never a problem when we are talking about people we really love. A certain and undeniable change should have taken place. Starting in verse 12 Paul exhorts us, And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Is that wonderful change in your life evident? You are currently impersonating {{userSessionData.email}}. With it we bless [our] Lord and Father; and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God; from the same mouth come [both] blessing and cursing. (Edstrom), Luke 24:1-12 New Life (Easter eggs) (Edstrom), Luke 24:13-35 Getting to Know You (Edstrom), Luke 24:13-35 Whats the Story? Q1. (Edstrom), Mark 6:14-29 Ive Heard about You (Edstrom), Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Rest A While (Edstrom), Mark 6:30-34 Come Away and Rest (Edstrom), Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Your Move (Edstrom), Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Whats Inside (Edstrom), Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Unwashed Hands (Klein), Mark 7:24-37 Talking with One Another (Edstrom), Mark 8:27-38 What You Choose to Do (Edstrom), Mark 8:31-38 Setting Your Mind on God (Wuori), Mark 8:31-38 A Difficult Journey (Edstrom), Mark 9:2-9 Cant Believe Your Eyes (Edstrom), Mark 10:2-16 Jesus Loves the Little Children (Wuori), Mark 10:2-16 Bring the Children to Me (Edstrom), Mark 10:17-31 The Eye of a Needle (Wuori), Mark 10:35-45 King and Queen of the World (Edstrom), Mark 10:35-45 The Leader Who Serves (Edstrom), Mark 10:46-52 A Different Way of Seeing (Edstrom), Mark 11:1-11 Knowing Whats Ahead (Edstrom), Mark 11:1-11 A Brave Little Donkey (Klein), Mark 12:28-34 The Most Important Rules (Wuori), Mark 12:41-44 To Give or Not to Give (Klein), Mark 13:1-8 Planting a Garden in Your Heart (Edstrom), Mark 13:24-37 Coming Attractions (Edstrom), Mark 15:1-39 Where It All Comes Together (Edstrom), Luke 1:26-38 Fear of the Unknown (Edstrom), Luke 1:26-38 A Special Announcement (Klein), Luke 2:1-14 What Christmas Means (Miller), Luke 2:41-52 Whats the Question? He is talking about the fruit that is borne from instruction. But, even though I asked for forgiveness, I still hurt them deeply and wish I had never said it. Text: Colossians 3, 12-17. You cannot do that when hitting the send button on your computer or phone. So it is not only what you say with your lips, but also what you write out for others to read. So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. What did Jesus say your words will reveal? This verse begins with a subjunctive clause that is stated as an independent nominative (also called a nominative absolute). And all this is to be done in an attitude of praise and worship, as we give thanks to God for all He has done. Object: A diploma. Person In Need Of Grace And Mercy, Proverbs on the Tongue Proverbs 10:20-22, 31-32; 12:18-19; 15:1-4; 18:21; 21:23; 28:23; 31:26, Jesus on the tongue Matthew 15 it ____________ your heart, Dont excuse what you say genuinely ___________ and ask for forgiveness for the evil things you say, Jesus warning in Matthew 12:35-37. (See: Christian Virtues, Pt. Colossians 3:17, Galatians 3:17, Sermon Topics: All Rights Reserved. What lessons from Colossians can you apply so that whatever you do in word and deed will be done in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks through Him to God the Father? No. We need the wisdom from above so that we are continually putting off our old sinful ways and putting on the ways of righteousness including how we speak. (Miller), Luke 13:31-35 Finishing Your Work (Edstrom), Luke 14:25-33 What Is the Cost? Why pay attention to anything said by anyone whose actions prove them to be a liar? Featuring Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Kristi McLelland, and more! Because God's Word is at home in our hearts, we are to allow it to direct our interactions with one another. God always takes the initiative and then calls upon us to respond appropriately. (Edstrom), 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 Leaving Worries Behind (Edstrom), 2 Peter 1:16-21 First Hand Account (Edstrom), 2 Peter 3:8-15a Its About Time (Edstrom), 1 John 3:16-24 Truth and Action (Edstrom), 1 John 5:1-6 How to Make a Bad Day Better (Edstrom), All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. Grace Bible Church Home Page || Sermon Archives, For comments, please e-mail Church office, Subscribe to Pastor Harris weekly Sermon Notes via email Click Here, Grace Bible Church What that means is that whatever you do supplies the subject and verb for the next phrase in the sentence which does not actually have a verb. It means to be lowly. Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. For example, in 1-4 it talks about "setting your hearts on things above since Christ is our life, and our life is hidden with Christ in God." We should be setting our hearts on things above, not on things below. He's Where the Joy Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, Black Church Leadership & Family Conference. It includes your behavior while doing all your chores whether sweeping the floor, dusting the furniture, shoveling snow, mowing the lawn or taking out the trash. It is easy for angry thoughts to slip off your tongue in a curse. I know I have said things before that I regretted saying immediately after I said them. If Christians could simply picture themselves in the presence of God, where His holiness, might, splendor, and glory were on display, there would never be any lack of unity or peace between them. A major problem with our speech is that reveals what is in our hearts what we are actually thinking and how we view the world. We live in a world where we are constantly told we must promote ourselves. Paul will continue his exhortations in the next section of this book, but they will be more narrowly focused on particular groups of people within the church wives, husbands, parents, children, workers and employers. Their pride is easily wounded. God's Design in Detours. Nutrasweet is also an artificial sweetener. And because Jesus has restored our life, because He has given us abundant life, we are new creations, made in His image. Notice five areas where He has taken the initiative to restore us, and the response He expects from us as those who have been restored to fellowship with Him. For more information, see ourPrivacy Policy. Listening. (See: Consequences of Life in Christ), Because the Christian has been redeemed, regenerated and reconciled by the Lord, the old patterns of life and ways of thinking are to be changed. How about walking barefooted in fresh green grass or in wet sand at the beach? Have you ever know those people you simply had to endure. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Keep us from bitterness, and may we never lose our sweetness when things start to heat up! Everything? Be honest and instead of trying to excuse or diminish your wrong, acknowledge, repent and ask for forgiveness. The truth here is that we are one other's keepers. Prepare meaningful sermons and worship events with our sermons, illustrations, quotes, humor, commentary, powerpoint, children's sermons and bulletins. Fourth, Nicodemus was an educated man. All that we do is to be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, that is, we are to live our lives in a manner that is consistent with His character and will. Is God concerned about your behavior in daily life including the mundane things? Amen. If not, what needs to change? 12 Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; 13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: 14 and above all these things put on love, which is the . Unlock everything with Sermons4Kids Plus for $249/year Click YES, UPGRADE NOW and unlock Sermons4Kids Plus for $249 today. (v. Only the perfect man is able to control it, and while the mature man will do better, even he will slip on occasion until the Lord returns and glorifies all of His disciples so that we are perfect. I have run into this myself and heard many of you comment about the same thing about people you work with, go to school with or have some other association in which the person claims to be a Christian, but behaves in ways that are very overtly unrighteous. Admonition, on the other hand, is the negative side of teaching. (Klein), Matthew 26:14-29 Doing Wrong and Doing Right (Miller), Matthew 27:11-54 What Does It Mean? Third, Nicodemus was a man of pedigree. Notice five areas where Jesus has taken the initiative to restore us, and the response He expects from us as those who have been restored to fellowship with Him. (Archibald Hart, quoted in James Dobson, Love Must Be Tough. But what the Scripture is teaching us is that our attitude should be one of praise and worship, one of gratitude and thanksgiving. This past week the mens Bible study was examining James 3:1-12 and the dangers of the tongue because it is so powerful, yet it is so difficult to control. (Edstrom), Luke 11:1-13 Importance of a Name (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Sometimes Less Is Best (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Collector of God Thoughts (Edstrom), Luke 12:13-21 Dont Be Greedy! Jumble Adam and Eve Are Tempted. They portray themselves as thoughtful and caring at a Christian fellowship meeting, but at home they are selfish and demanding. Since a letter or note has to be written by hand or typed and then hand delivered or mailed, there is usually more thought put into what is written and caution before it is sent for delivery. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in you and the Lord Jesus Christ manifesting His life through you can any human have these attitudes and behave in the manner described with all people including enemies. Children's Sermons for Luke 17. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding. Paul began the chapter by pointing out the radical change that occurs when a person places their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and becomes a Christian. Urban-Suburban Partnership Unfolding Bethlehem's Fresh Initiative #2. Help the Needy! They can keep their mouth clean at church, but it is foul at work. ), To forgive someone involves three things. When we are not so diligent we will say what comes to mind in the heat of the moment and will curse. 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