We Preach Christ

Colossians 1:24–29 NLT 24 I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.

25 God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you.

26 This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people.

27 For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.

28 So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ.

29 That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.

1. Proclamation Is Not Without Cost (24)

2. Proclamation Is Ordained By God (25)

3. Proclamation Is Centered On Christ (26-27)

4. Proclamation Is For Everyone (28)

5. Proclamation Is Empowered By God (29)

Call to Action

1. Respond to Jesus and obey the Gospel

2. Share the only saving message with everyone