Morning: The sermon, "Transforming Attitudes," focused on Colossians 3:15-17. In this passage, Paul explains how we can achieve the holy
life: we have to change our attitudes. But how? Paul explains that peace of
Christ must rule in our hearts, the word of Christ must dwell richly within us,
and we must do everything to the glory of Christ. Two thoughts are woven
through all of these commandments: unity and gratitude.
1. Let the Peace of Christ rule in your hearts. We are to be
controlled by Christ's peace. Jesus describes his peace in John 14:27. Commentator, William Hendriksen said, "It
is the conviction that the sins of the past have been forgiven, that the
present is being overruled for good, and that the future cannot bring about
separation between Christ and his own."
2. Let the Word of Christ dwelling in you richly. The Word
should have a living presence within your life.
a. As you teach and admonish with all wisdom
b. As you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with
gratitude in your heart.
3. Let whatever you do be done in the name of the Lord. To
do something in Jesus' name means we are doing in a way that keeps with his
character.
Evening: Community Wide Thanksgiving Service
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