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Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly

Sunday, March 6, 2011
Led by Eric Gintert
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." Colossians 3:16
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3  -  if you put your faith in the Word you will be tried but don't be troubled or shaken
    • *** Think of the Word of God as the "last will and testament" of a loved one. Usually, that last will of a loved one who has passed away is held as precious to that family members who read it and the family has a desire to fulfill their loved one's will. The Word of God should be the same way, with a desire to fulfill God's will. ***
  • John 1:1,14  -  The Word is God and the Word became flesh... which is Jesus.
  • 1 John 5:7  -  the Father, Word (Jesus), and Holy Ghost are one
  • Revelation 19:13  -  Jesus is called the Word of God
  • Hosea 4:1-6  -  Because the people have no desire, no heart, for truth (the Word) there is no mercy or knowledge of God and the people are destroyed
    • *** Today we have church buildings with no truth (the Word) because many people don't have a heart to receive it and therefore they seek church buildings with itching ears to hear what they want to hear. (See 2 Timothy 4:3) ***
  • Hosea 7:2,13-14  -  their hearts are the problem and they have fled from God
  • 1 John 1:1-3  -  when the Word dwells in us we are blessed with fellowship with God and the brethren
  • John 17:14-17  -  If the world hates you it's because the Word has changed you; the Word is truth and it sanctifies you (sets you apart) as one who follows God
    • *** Examine yourself: Does the world hate you? Why? ***
  •  Isaiah 66:1-5  -  So called Christians will come against you but you will have joy and they will be ashamed
  • Psalm 119:9-16  -  take heed to the Word with your whole heart; you will not forget His Word
  • Proverbs 2:1-6  -  we should have a passion and desire to seek as we would search for a hidden treasure, then you will understand and have knowledge
  • Proverbs 4:1-5  -  we need to retain his Words in our heart; the word get means there is action involved
    • *** See Proverbs 6:6, you have to make effort ***
  • Proverbs 8:1-11  -  God's Word is precious
Prayer Requests
Margret Dermontt and son, Dale
Lois Walker and son, Jay
Ashley Wiggins & Courtney Braker  -  expecting babies soon
Issac Coleman  -  ear infections getting better
Aaron Coleman  -  job situation
Jen O'Hare's Mom  -  cancer
Jamie & Lynn  -  Divorce
Ray & Penny Walters  -  traveling on Thursday to NC and SC

Pray that each of us would have guidance in our lives according to God's Word and Will.
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