Praying and Living for the Gospel
Robby Pollard, Lead Pastor
Lord Jesus Christ (Col. 1:3)
Firstborn of all creation (Col. 1:15)
By him all things were created (Col. 1:16)
He is before all things (Col. 1:17)
In Him all things hold together (Col. 1:17)
In everything he might be preeminent (Col. 1:18)
In him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell (Col. 1:19)
Your new identity demands a new way of living.
Colossians 3:17
17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:23
23Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,
Colossians 4:2-6
2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3At 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— 4that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Continue steadfastly in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Acts 2:42
42And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Acts 2:46
46And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,
Romans 12:12
12Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Prayer is not our last resort; it is to be our life’s rhythm.
Be faithful in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Be alert - Acts 20:31
Keep awake - 1 Thes. 5:6
Wake up - Rev. 3:2
1 Peter 5:8
8Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Matthew 26:41
41Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Colossians 4:2
2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Be watchful in prayer.
Colossians 4:2
2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Philippians 4:6
6do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Be thankful in prayer.
Colossians 4:3
3At 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
Acts 28:30
30He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him,
Acts 28:16
16And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.
Colossians 4:3
3At 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
Colossians 2:1-3
1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, 3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 4:4
4that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
“That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.”
Be faithful in prayer.
Be watchful in prayer.
Be thankful in prayer.
Be Gospel-focused in prayer.
Colossians 4:5-6
5Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders.
Colossians 2:16
16Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath.
Colossians 2:18
18Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,
Colossians 2:20
20If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations—
Colossians 4:5
5Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
Colossians 4:6
6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Proverbs 16:24
24Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 12:18
18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Ephesians 4:29
29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Matthew 5:13
13“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
Colossians 4:6
6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
1 Peter 3:14-16
14But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
Colossians 4:6
6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Your work is your witness
Your walk is your witness
Colossians 4:5-6
5Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:4, 6
4that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Continue steadfastly in prayer.
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders.
Jesus.
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