Lisa Godard (Lisa)

“Until He Comes: Be Devoted to Prayer” - Colossians 4:2-6 Until Jesus comes, continue steadfastly/be devoted to prayer. Colossians 4:2-6 “proskatereo” - “adhere to, be devoted to, be steadfastly attentive unto, give unremitting care to” (Strong’s) - prayer. Through prayer, we are kept alert. Through thanksgiving, our attitude is aligned. With prayer as our starting point & pathway, we can make the best use of our time. Pray in the Spirit - Ephesians 6:18, Jude 1:20 Pray faithfully for: 1)Your own Christian walk - 3:1-17 (*need not post) 2)Your marriage - 3:18-19 (and those of others) 3)Your children/family - 3:20-21 4)Your witness at work - 3:22-25 5)Your co-workers 6)Your employer/boss/employees - 4:1 7)The work of God throughout the world/our area - 4:2-4 8)Your witness & that of our church - 4:5-6 The unsaved you know 9)Your brothers & sisters in Christ - 4:7-17 (*need not post) 10)The soon return of the King, Christ Jesus - I Corinthians 16:22, Revelation 22:20 Until He comes, pray!

Letting the Spirit Write His Story Romans 7:6 -Released from the Law; Serve in new way of the Spirit John 20:21-22 -Receive the Holy Spirit Ephesians 1: 13-14 -Guarantee; Promise that we will make it to Heaven; Based upon HIS performance (not ours) John 15:26 -Holy Spirit will tell us all about Jesus John 14:17-18 -with you; and in you later; I will come to you Acts 2:4, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:31 filled with the Holy Spirit John 20 Received; Acts 2, 4 Filled Acts 4: 31-37 JFB – Spirit rested upon entire community -Absorbing individuality… in support of true community Then Acts 5 - Ananias, with Saphira (Satan filled them with lies about the spirit) Then Acts 6 –Greek widows not being fed… they would look for someone “full of spirit” “outward expression of our inward strength” John 6:63, Romans 8:6 John 3:8 – You don’t know where it comes from or where it goes. Let go control; surrender to the will of God and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Do we really want to share in His sufferings? Ephesians 5:18 1 John 5:3 – This is the LOVE OF GOD, that controls us when we are full of His spirit. We are able to obey and it is NO BURDEN! 2 Corinthians 5:14, Galatians 5: 22-23. Acts 20:22-23 *controls: constrained; bound by the the Holy Spirit (ex. Paul) Acts 21:4 -God’s ways are higher than our mine. Ecclesiastes 11:5 THE WILD GOOSE CHASE – WITH A PURPOSE AND A PLAN! …LETTING THE SPIRIT WRITE HIS STORY.

Letting the Spirit Write His Story Romans 7:6 -Released from the Law; Serve in new way of the Spirit John 20:21-22 -Receive the Holy Spirit Ephesians 1: 13-14 -Guarantee; Promise that we will make it to Heaven; Based upon HIS performance (not ours) John 15:26 -Holy Spirit will tell us all about Jesus John 14:17-18 -with you; and in you later; I will come to you Acts 2:4, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:31 filled with the Holy Spirit John 20 Received; Acts 2, 4 Filled Acts 4: 31-37 JFB – Spirit rested upon entire community -Absorbing individuality… in support of true community Then Acts 5 - Ananias, with Saphira (Satan filled them with lies about the spirit) Then Acts 6 –Greek widows not being fed… they would look for someone “full of spirit” “outward expression of our inward strength” John 6:63, Romans 8:6 John 3:8 – You don’t know where it comes from or where it goes. Let go control; surrender to the will of God and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Do we really want to share in His sufferings? Ephesians 5:18 1 John 5:3 – This is the LOVE OF GOD, that controls us when we are full of His spirit. We are able to obey and it is NO BURDEN! 2 Corinthians 5:14, Galatians 5: 22-23. Acts 20:22-23 *controls: constrained; bound by the the Holy Spirit (ex. Paul) Acts 21:4 -God’s ways are higher than our mine. Ecclesiastes 11:5 THE WILD GOOSE CHASE – WITH A PURPOSE AND A PLAN! …LETTING THE SPIRIT WRITE HIS STORY.

Sermon Outline “Christmas in Colossians - Christmas Personified” Colossians 3:12-17 2012 Theme: Until He Comes Until Jesus comes - let us celebrate His 1st coming like the angels - give like the Magi - see Him clearly as He is - let everyday be Christmas and Resurrection Day - let Christ be born and formed in us by faith Colossians 3:12-17 The same Jesus whose birth the angels proclaimed is the difference maker in the lives of the redeemed. I)The Love of God is in our hearts - vs12-14 Love is exhibited by compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, forbearance & forgiveness. II)The Peace of Christ rules in our hearts - vs15 III)Thankfulness for Christ underlines everything - vs15 IV)The Word of Christ lives in us - vs16 V)The glory & honor of Christ is our motivation -vs17 Until He comes, celebrate His coming, give Him your life, see Him as He is, & let Him be born and formed in you. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Sermon Outline “Christmas in Colossians” - Hidden with Him” Colossians 3:1-11 2012 Theme: Until He Comes Until Jesus comes - let us celebrate His 1st coming like the angels - give like the Magi - see Him clearly as He is - let everyday be Christmas and Resurrection Day - let Christ be born and formed in us by faith Colossians 3:1-11 The same Jesus whose birth we celebrate is the centerpiece of a huge, eternal plan. I)The underlying, overarching truth: A)Christ was born, lived, died, rose again, ascended to the Father’s right hand. B)In Christ, we died, rose again, ascended. We live in Him. C)Our lives are hidden with Him in God. D)When He comes again, our true life will be realized. II)Our proper response to the truth: A)Keep looking up. B)Put to death the residue of the old you. C)Live out the new you. D)Welcome all in Christ. Until He comes, celebrate His coming, give Him your life, see Him as He is, & let Him be born and formed in you.