Big Woods Bible Church

Matthew 1:18-25

Ephesians 3:14-21; Romans 12:3-8Lesson #1 – Church is Bigger Than Any One Person Lesson #2 – Christ is Bigger Than Any One ChurchLesson #3 – Nothing is Bigger than Christ

Mark 10:13-161. The Kingdom of God is God’s Redemptive Reign2. We are Dependent on God for the Gift of Forgiveness and Salvation-Our holiness is not enough-Our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment – Isaiah 64:4-Your Abilities are not enough3. We continue to be dependent on God for our Sanctification4. God is Always Available to Us

Colossians 4:2-18THE GOSPELI. Advances Through Persistent PrayerII. Is Confirmed In Our Lives by Wise ConductIII. Has a Role for All Believers

I Thessalonians 5:18

Colossians 3:18-4:11. We are not called to have power over, but power under. (See Matthew 20:25-28)2. Our lives are not only to be lived for others, but ultimately for the Lord.3. When we move on in maturity past what to do and into how to live, our lives will begin making an eternal impact.

Colossians 3:12-171. Put On Compassion2. Put On Kindness3. Put On Humility4. Put On Gentleness5. Put On Patience6. Put On ForgivenessSearch me, O God, and know my heart; test my thoughts. Point out anything you find in me that makes you sad, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. - Psalm 139:23, 24

Colossians 3:1-11Following Jesus Means Joining His New Humanity.1. Mind Heavenly Things2. Understand We Died3. Crucify the Flesh4. Control Your Tongue5. Tell the Truth6. Rid Yourself of Prejudice

Colossians 2:16-23Drew Talbot1. Christ’s work on the cross alone secured your position with God.2. Christ’s work on the cross freed you from the slavery of cultural expectations.3. Christ’s work on the cross calls you into a deep relationship with Him.

Colossians 2:6-15I. To Walk In Him Means to Live Like Christ-Rooted in the person and work of Jesus Christ-Actively Building Ourselves Up to Maturity Through…-God’s Word-Prayer-Teaching & Discipleship in the Church -Being Ultimately Changed by the Holy SpiritII. Our Response is to be with Praise and Thanksgiving

Colossians 1:24-2:51. The Compulsion of Paul2. The Commission of the Proclaimers3. The Connection of the Church

Colossians 1:15-23CHRIST IS SUPREME...1. In His Character-He Is God2. In Creation-Created By Him-Created For Him -He Was Before All-He Upholds All Things3. In His Church-Built On His Resurrection-Indwelt By God’s FullnessWhy? That He Might Have The Preeiminence!

Colossians 1:9-14

Colossians 1:1-8Matt Trumbull1. We must have complete faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ2. We must rest our hope on heavenAPPLICATIONRead your Bible -Consistently and constantly-Study who God is, who you were, and who you are because of the Gospel - this should grow your love of the Gospel.-Make not of what God has for you both now and in the future and set your mind on these things.-Understand how he calls us to worship him with our sacrificial lives.Pray-Pray that God would reveal himself to you through his Word.-Pray for brothers and sisters in the church, not just for needs in this world, but that God would reveal himself as they read and understand the Word.-Pray that God would show and empower you to build up His church.-Pray that you would love the Gospel more and more each day, and that you would focus in on what is eternal and stop spending effort on what is temporary.Serve-Join a home group.-Work in a ministry.-Be available for others.-This gives you opportunity to worship God by responding to his

Introduction to ColossiansPastor Aaron Batdorf1. In order not to be swayed by false teaching, the Christian must be deeply rooted in Christ. 2. Paul’s purpose for writing Colossians is that we would know the true Christ so we would never be fooled by the fakes.3. We must be firmly rooted in Christ so that as the winds of culture blow, we are not shaken.4. If you believe Jesus has supremacy over all things, live with your focus fixed on Jesus. 5. We have no need to fear evil because Jesus has won.Colossians 2:6, 7Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

II Samuel 23I. David’s Final Official WordsLike David, we too have been…A. Raised on High (Col 3:1-2) B. Anointed of God (Heb 1:9; I John 2:20) C. Spoken to by God (John 10:27) D. Given an Everlasting Covenant (Heb 13:20)II. David’s Final Personal WordsLike Solomon, We Too Should…A. Be Strong B. Keep the Charge of the LordC. Walk in His WaysD. Keep His Statutes, Commandments, Rules, and Testimonies

II Samuel 13-14I. David Displays Anger Without Action II. David Desires Reconciliation Without Repentance III. David Finally Listens to Truth, Turns from His Sin, and Trusts His SaviorWHAT TO DO 1. Learn of the devastating consequences of passivity.2. Know there is no greater responsibility than leading your children to the Lord.3. Lead in you commitment to the Word of God and consistency in your walk with God.

II Samuel 6I. Holiness Matters Because it Sets the Creator Apart from Creation II. Holiness Matters Because it Sets God’s People Apart from the WorldA. Holiness Leads to ObedienceB. Holiness Leads Us to be More Like Christ

I Samuel 30I. Rejection is an Opportunity for RelianceII. Brokenness is an Opportunity for Blessing

I Samuel 25I. Do Not Make Rash Decisions II. Do Not Take Justice in Your Own Hands III. Do Not Ignore Godly Wisdom IV. Do Not Forget God’s Promises