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Nov 30, 2014

Our Utmost for His Highest | Part 1

Passage: Colossians 1:1-2

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Preeminent

Detail:

For us to grasp what God is saying to us in Colossians will require us to examine...

1.  The community around Colossae.
     Had been a place...
        A.  Of economic prosperity.
        B.  In close proximity to other significant cities.
        C.  Of ethnic and religious diversity.

2.  The church in Colossae.
     Was...
        A.  Founded by a faithful emissary.
        B.  Faithful in the midst of great difficulty.
        C.  Fruitful in the face of adversity.
        D.  Facing a divisive philosophy.

3.  The circumstances Paul was confronting.
     The Colossians...
        A.  Were confused about the sufficiency of Christ.
        B.  Lack confidence in their faith.
        C.  Had been duped by counterfeit spirituality.
        D.  Had separated their beliefs from their conduct.
        E.  Needed clarification about their role in the world.

4.  The challenge for us...
     Is to seek Christ's preeminence in...
        A.  The world.
        B.  Our worship.
        C.  Our walk.