Mission Hills Church
Seeing is believing. The breathtaking majesty of creation draws our eyes upwards in a search for our creator, but it is in Jesus we most clearly see what we’ve all been looking for. Join us for this eye-opening journey through the book of Colossians.
// Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” (Mat 11:28)
// Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10)
// Jesus said, “I have told you these things so that in me, you may have peace.” (John 16:33)
// Jesus said, “With God, all things are possible.” (Mat 18:26)
// Jesus said, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Mat 28:20)
What does it mean to stay "in Jesus"?
Colossians 2:1 NIV
Paul taught that Jesus is all we need.
Philippians 3:8 NIV
My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, (Col 2:2a)
Lit: My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart, being united in love,
"Encouraged in heart" means made stronger as a whole.
God wants us to be strong enough as a church to engage in the mission of the church.
The church isn't a building we go to, it's a mission we choose to be part of.
Our mission is to shine the light of the Gospel into the darkness of the world.
The mission of the church depends on the love of the church.
Love is the foundation and fuel of our mission.
John 3:16 NIV
John 13:35 NIV
Does the world have enough evidence to believe that love is our foundation and fuel?
Am I making it easier or harder for people to believe that love is our foundation and fuel?
…so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Col 2:2b-3)
Everything you need is found in Jesus.
Colossians 2:4 NIV
Colossians 2:5-7 NIV
Stick close to Jesus.
Three ways to stick close to Jesus:
1. Learn everything you can about Jesus from Jesus.
2. Develop the habit of asking the Holy Spirit to show you what Jesus would do.
3. Look for opportunities every day to live on mission with Jesus.
What’s one thing I can do this week to add to the evidence for someone that love is our foundation and fuel?