1. Strong in the Lord Colossians 1:9-11

2. Strong in the Lord Who Is Strong? How Do We Get Strong? Am I Strong in Lord?

3. Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

4. Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy. strengthened with all power EFFECT

5. Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy. “filled with the knowledge of his will” + “walk worthily of the Lord” CAUSE

6. Strength in the Lord Demands Growing knowledge of God’s will   1 Pet. 2:2   Eph. 4:14-15   Heb. 5:12 - 6:2 Walk pleasing to Lord -- Obedient conduct   Eph. 4:1-3   Eph. 4:17-24   2 Pet. 1:5-8 No other way to be strong in the Lord

8. Strong in Math Knowledge of Math Practical Application of that Knowledge

9. Strong in Language Knowledge of Language Practical Application of that Knowledge

10. Strong in Sports Knowledge of the Game Practical Application of that Knowledge (All-Star)

11. Strong in Business Knowledge of the Business Practical Application of that Knowledge (Growing Sales)

12. How Can We Know If We Are Strong In The Lord? Have a better felt than told experience? Always on an emotional high? Family background or past associations? Most popular preachers share our views? Educational achievement? Great numbers for our attendance? Many young people present? No, none of these assures strength!

13. Look at Colossians 1:9-11 Again 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

14. Look at Colossians 1:9-11 Again 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

15. Look at Colossians 1:9-11 Again 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

16. Look at Colossians 1:9-11 Again 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

17. Look at Colossians 1:9-11 Again 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

18. Strong in Lord Knowledge of God’s Will Practical Application of that Knowledge (Obedient Life)

19. No Strength in the Lord Without: Growing knowledge of God’s will   Daily home Bible study   Study & learn with saints at every opportunity   Meditating on God’s word day and night Walk pleasing to Lord -- Obedient conduct   Abstaining from every form of evil   Holiness & purity in moral conduct   Bringing every thought into captivity for Lord No other way to be strong in the Lord