Jesus: The Gospel Worth Celebrating

COLOSSIANS 1:3-8

THREE REASONS TO REJOICE IN THE GOSPEL

1.: THE GOSPEL

Reveal Answer

LIVES(vs.3-5a)

• Reveal Answer
  in Jesus Christ: The Root of the Gospel
  

• Reveal Answer
  for the saints: The Fruit of the Gospel
  

• Reveal Answer
  laid up in heaven:The Anchor from the Gospel
  

2.: THE GOSPEL

Reveal Answer

FRUIT(vs.5b-6)

• The

  Reveal Answer
  impact of the gospel:
  • the gospel transcends all time, all nations and all people.
    

• The

  Reveal Answer
  impact of the gospel:
  • the gospel is what will change my life.
    

3.: THE GOSPEL BRINGS

Reveal Answer

_ MESSENGERS (vs7-8)

• Epaphras: A
  Reveal Answer
  Servant
• Epaphras: A
  Reveal Answer
  Minister
• Epaphras: An
  Reveal Answer
  to Follow
  

BRING IT HOME: THE GOSPEL IS THE CENTER OF OUR MISSION

• For the Church:
  We are Called to Make and Equip More Disciples- This means the gospel must be at work in and through every ministry of this church.
  

• For the Individual:

• The Gospel Demands a response today.

  • Believer: Are you rejoicing in the gospel? Is it transforming every part of you to look more and more like Jesus?
    

  • NonBeliever: What are you waiting for? What in your life is keeping you from accepting the gospel of Jesus today?