Emmanuel Presbyterian Church

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Maturing in ChristColossians 4:2-6 (ESV)2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.Sermon OutlineHow do we make the best use of the time?Walk in WisdomTowards OutsidersSpeak GraciouslyPrayer of ConfessionOur wise God, full of grace and truth: we remember your mercy to us, showing kindness when we have not deserved it.  We admit we need forgiveness.  We have been fools, running after things that are of no use, with little control over our impuls