Serving Christ with Joy and Purpose

By Pastor Ted Jones, June 28, 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026

Big idea: Effective ministry flows from a life rooted in Christ.

Col. 1:24-29

1.Serving Christ Requires
(Col1:24)

  • Every meaningful service for Christ
    something.

  • The Christian life was never intended to be a life of .

  • The world values , but Jesus values .

2.Serving Christ Means
His (Col 1:25–28)

  • Paul then shifts from his to his stewardship (Col 1:25).

  • Every ministry at should point to Christ.

  • Our is to help people Jesus.

3.Serving Christ Aims at Maturing Disciples (Col 1:28)

  • Notice Paul's .- His goal was believers.

  • Serving Christ means investing in .

  • Helping them become followers of Jesus.

4.Serving Christ on Christ's (Col 1:29)

  • Paul knew the source of his . It was not his . It was Christ's power.

  • Serve Him because He is .

  • And remember:the Christ who you to is the Christ who
    within you.