ThankfulColossians 3:15-17

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Colossians 3:15

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,since as members of one body you were

called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

David Clayton 2009

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,since as members of one body you were

called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:16

David Clayton 2009

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyas teach and admonish one another with

all wisdom . . .

Colossians 3:16

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and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your

hearts to God.

Colossians 3:17

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And whatever you do, whether in word ordeed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father

through him.

Colossians 3:15-17David Clayton 2009

• Peace of Christ rule in my heart• Peace of Christ rule the congregation• Word of Christ dwell in me• Name of Christ honor by me

THANKFUL GRATITUDE

GIVING THANKS

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality,

impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

Colossians 3:5-7

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But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage,

malice, slander, and filthy

language from your lips.

Colossians 3:8

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Do not lie to each other, since you

have taken off your old self with its

practices and have put on the new self,

which is being renewed in

knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Colossians 3:9-10 David Clayton 2009

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ,

Colossians 3:1

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. . . set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated

at the right hand of God. Colossians

3:1

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Set your minds on things above, not on earthly

things. Colossians 3:1-2

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For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in

God.Colossians 3:3

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When Christ, who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Colossians 3:1-4

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you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the

new self … Colossians 3:10

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New Person

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Romans 5:12-21

Adam

Sin entered

Death came

Death reigned

Condemnation

Disobedience

Judgment

Christ

Gift given

Grace came

Righteousness reigned

Justification

Obedience

Eternal Life

you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the

new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the

image of its Creator.

Colossians 3:10 David Clayton 2009

GRADUAL2 Corinthians 4:16

• Heart

• Outward• Inward• Renewal• Daily

you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the

new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the

image of its Creator.

Colossians 3:10 David Clayton 2009

GROWRomans 12:2• Knowledge• Conformity• Transformed• Renewal• Obstacle• Object

you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the

new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the

image of its Creator.

Colossians 3:10 David Clayton 2009

GOAL2 Corinthians

3:17-4:1

• Freedom• Reflection

• Transformed• Heart

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion,

kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Colossians 3:12

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Bear with each other and forgive

whatever grievances you

may have against one another.

Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Colossians 3:13

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And over all these virtues put on love, which binds

them all together in perfect unity.

Colossians 3:14

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Colossians 3:15

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,since as members of one body you were

called to peace. And be thankful.

1. Christ brings peace to a restless, divided, rebellious, or guilty heart.2. The Word of Christ dwelling richly in me gives courage, direction, power, and comfort.3. God gives me the capacity to express my heart through songs that deeply touch my spirit, challenge, inspire, and lifts me.4. Everyday, Everywhere, I get to honor the name of the Lord Jesus through my words and actions which hopefully, will lead others to Christ.

THANKFUL