Crossview Church
Formed to Jesus
Dan DeRoche | Colossians 1:9-14
Locations & Times
Crossview Church
1000 E Riverview Expy, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, USA
Sunday 8:45 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
What are you being formed into?
The goal of the Christian life is to be formed into the likeness of Jesus
The goal of the Christian life is to be formed into the likeness of Jesus
1 - Formed in our minds (v. 9)
What these people need above all else is for the Holy Spirit to take what they read in the Bible, and turn it into true wisdom
What these people need above all else is for the Holy Spirit to take what they read in the Bible, and turn it into true wisdom
2 – Formed in our behavior (v. 10)
Paul’s intention here was a way of life – a lifestyle that pleases Jesus
Paul’s intention here was a way of life – a lifestyle that pleases Jesus
3 – Formed to endure (v. 11)
God promises strength to endure trials
God promises strength to endure trials
4 – Formed by gratitude (v. 12)
“Thankfulness is the soil where pride and arrogance do not easily grow.” - John Stott
“Thankfulness is the soil where pride and arrogance do not easily grow.” - John Stott
5 – Formed by a Jesus transfer (vv. 13-14)
It is imperative that we who call ourselves Christians understand that we have been transferred from domain of darkness to the Kingdom of Jesus
It is imperative that we who call ourselves Christians understand that we have been transferred from domain of darkness to the Kingdom of Jesus
This Week:
Pray the prayer of Colossians 1:9-14 twice a day.
- Mornings – change the “you to I”
- Evenings – use the name of someone God puts on your heart
Pray the prayer of Colossians 1:9-14 twice a day.
- Mornings – change the “you to I”
- Evenings – use the name of someone God puts on your heart
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