LET US BE INTERESTED IN THE WORK OF THE LORD
Colossians 1:9-10
Introduction
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There is a wide range of interest among Christians regarding
There is a wide range of interest among Christians regarding spiritual matters.
1.There are Christians who are filled with zeal. 2 Thessalonians
There are Christians who are filled with zeal. 2 Thessalonians1:3-5 Example:
2.There are other Christians who are lukewarm. Revelation 3:15-
There are other Christians who are lukewarm. Revelation 3:15-16
3.Some have chosen to forsake God. 2 Timothy 4:10 Example:
Some have chosen to forsake God. 2 Timothy 4:10 Example: B.I want us to focus on how to maintain a high level of interest in the
I want us to focus on how to maintain a high level of interest in theLord’s work. Colossians 1:9-10
1.As the apostle Paul prayed for the Colossian Christians, he
As the apostle Paul prayed for the Colossian Christians, hementioned three factors that contribute to interest and zeal.
V9- be filled with the knowledge of God’s will, (knowledge)
V10- walk worthy of the Lord (participation)
V10- be fruitful in every good work. (success)
I.Knowledge
KnowledgeA.Knowledge about a subject enables us to become interest in that subject. Example:
Knowledge about a subject enables us to become interest in that subject. Example:B.The Colossian developed knowledge in God’s will and it resulted
The Colossian developed knowledge in God’s will and it resulted their bringing forth fruit. Colossians 1:5-6
1.Passages that will encourage us to gain knowledge:
Passages that will encourage us to gain knowledge:Psalm 119:15-16,97-105; 1 Peter 2:1-3
C.We must be open minded.
We must be open minded.II.Participation. Colossians 1:10
Participation. Colossians 1:10A.Participation increases interest. Example:
Participation increases interest. Example:B.Participation in God’s work increases interest.
Participation in God’s work increases interest.1.There is a blessedness and benefits in doing God’s work.
There is a blessedness and benefits in doing God’s work.individual – James 1:25; 1 Cor. 15;58
recipients- James 1:27
III.Success (bearing fruit). Colossians 1:10
Success (bearing fruit). Colossians 1:10A.When we engage in activities that are successful our interest can soar.
When we engage in activities that are successful our interest can soar.Example:
Conclusion: If we desire to become more interested in the Lord’s work, let’s
on these factors: knowledge, participation and success. Col. 1:9-14
