Good Shepherd Community Church
Invitation to HOPE
Colossians 1:1-14 ESV
1. Faith in Christ Jesus.
2. Love for all the Saints.
3. Hope in heaven.
Colossians 1:3-7 ESV
We hear, understand, and learn the word of the truth, the grace of God in truth — the Gospel.
Next Step Takeaway
On Mission:
Practice sharing a clear gospel message in 60 seconds with a friend or family member.
Next Step Takeaway
With Others:
Encourage and pray for 3 people this week that are known for having this kind of faith, love, or hope in your life.
Colossians 1:9-14 ESV
2 Corinthians 5:9 ESV
Ephesians 5:8, 10 ESV
1 Thessalonians 4:1 ESV
“Every day we face three possible motivations about whom we’re going to please: We can seek to please ourselves; we can seek to please other people; or, we can seek to please God. But we can’t do all three.” - Greg Laurie
1. Bearing Fruit in every good work. [v.10]
Colossians 1:10 ESV
2. Growing in the knowledge of Him. [v.10]
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” - A.W. Tozer
3. Being Strengthened [v.11]
Colossians 1:11 ESV
4. Giving Thanks [v.12]
Colossians 1:12 ESV
“It's one thing to be grateful. It's another to give thanks. Gratitude is what you feel. Thanksgiving is what you do.” - Timothy Keller
Next Step Takeaway:
With God
Set an alarm for 1:12pm this week for Colossians 1:12 and write down 12 things that you’re thankful for.
Colossians 1:12-13 ESV
Colossians 1:6 ESV
This is an invitation to join Christ in what he’s already doing in the world, not an invitation for Christ to affirm our own personal preferences.
Big Idea:
Show the worth of the LORD by bearing fruit, growing in your knowledge of Him, being strengthened, and giving thanks.