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Serve Christ

Colossians 3:18-4:1

Outline

๏ The Principle of Serving Christ ๏ The Practice of Serving Christ ๏ The Product of Serving Christ

Conduct yourself as if you are serving Christ.

Serve Christ

The Principle of Serving Christ

๏ In all you do, you do as unto Christ.

• This principle touches our whole lives.
• This principle changes our perspective.

Colossians 3:23-24

“We are really doing our duty to God when we are faithful in our duty to men.” ~Matthew Henry

The Principle of Serving Christ

๏ In all you do, you do as unto Christ.

• This principle touches our whole lives.
• This principle changes our perspective.
• This principle stems from our soul.
• This principle directs our focus.

Colossians 3:23-24

“Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.” ~Isaiah 42:1–3, ESV

The Practice of Serving Christ

๏ Serving Christ in our homes.

• Wives serve Christ by submitting to their

husbands.

Colossians 3:18-22, 25; 4:1

“…but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” ~1 Peter 3:4, ESV

The Practice of Serving Christ

๏ Serving Christ in our homes.

• Wives serve Christ by submitting to their

husbands.

• Husbands serve Christ by loving their wives.

Colossians 3:18-22, 25; 4:1

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist

• n its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it

does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” ~1 Corinthians 13:4–7, ESV

The Practice of Serving Christ

๏ Serving Christ in our homes.

• Wives serve Christ by submitting to their

husbands.

• Husbands serve Christ by loving their wives.
• Children serve Christ by obeying their parents.

Colossians 3:18-22, 25; 4:1

“My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.” ~Proverbs 6:20–22, ESV

The Practice of Serving Christ

๏ Serving Christ in our homes.

• Wives serve Christ by submitting to their husbands.
• Husbands serve Christ by loving their wives.
• Children serve Christ by obeying their parents.
• Fathers serve Christ by gently instructing their

children. Colossians 3:18-22, 25; 4:1

“For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy

• f God, who calls you into his own kingdom and

glory.” ~1 Thessalonians 2:11–12, ESV

The Practice of Serving Christ

๏ Serving Christ in our workplaces.

• Employees serve Christ by obeying their

employers.

Colossians 3:18-22, 25; 4:1

“…rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man,…” ~Ephesians 6:7, ESV

The Practice of Serving Christ

๏ Serving Christ in our workplaces.

• Employees serve Christ by obeying their

employers.

• Employers serve Christ by fairly treating their

employees.

Colossians 3:18-22, 25; 4:1

“Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.” ~James 5:4, ESV

The Product of Serving Christ

๏ You will be a person whom others want to be around. ๏ You will be a person who knows their calling in life. ๏ You will be a person who loves Christ more. ๏ You will be a person who shine the light of Christ

“In the same way, let your light shine before

• thers, so that they may see your good works and

give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” ~Matthew 5:16, ESV