1. A Special Calling Colossians 1:24-29

2. Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.

3. Colossians 1:25-26 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints.

4. Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

5. Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

6. We are called to: I. Serve Jesus Sacrificially

7. 2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again.

8. 2 Corinthians 11:24-25 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea,

9. 2 Corinthians 11:26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers.

10. 2 Corinthians 11:27-28 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

11. We are called to: I. Serve Jesus Sacrificially II. Proclaim the Gospel

12. Colossians 1:25-26 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints.

13. Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

14. Do you realize we are all called to be ministers of the word?

15. Two Reasons We have the Privilege of telling others about Jesus.. 1.The message was hidden in the past.

16. Galatians 3:24 Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith.

17. Two Reasons We have the Privilege of telling others about Jesus.. 1.The message was hidden in the past. 2.The message has been fully revealed to the saints.

18. We are called to: I. Serve Jesus Sacrificially II. Proclaim the Gospel III. Help Everyone Grow in Christ

19. Colossians 1:28 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

20. How Can We Help Others Grow? 1. Proclaiming Jesus.

21. How Can We Help Others Grow? 1. Proclaiming Jesus. 2. Admonishing one another.

22. How Can We Help Others Grow? 1. Proclaiming Jesus. 2. Admonishing one another. 3. Teaching with all wisdom.

23. Our Mission! To Grow Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus Christ.

24. We are called to: I. Serve Jesus Sacrificially II. Proclaim the Gospel III. Help Everyone Grow in Christ IV. Rely on the Power of Jesus

25. Colossians 1:29 To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me.

26. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

27. We are called to: I. Serve Jesus Sacrificially II. Proclaim the Gospel III. Help Everyone Grow in Christ IV. Rely on the Power of Jesus