Faith in Christ

Colossians 1:1-8

Colossians 1:1-8 -"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
Thanksgiving and Prayer: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel 6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God's grace in all its truth. You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, 8and who also told us of your love in the Spirit."

About Colossse:
Colasse was a prosperous city in the fertile Lycos Valley
Laodicea became the center of trade and commerce
Hieropolis became the center of great pleasure

***Christians have been given everything needed for a victorious life in Christ

***America is being threatened by the lure of materialism, temptation of worldly pleasure, influence of foreign religions, and false teachers who do not know Christ.

***Don't be deceived. Life is found in Christ.

Colossians 1:4 -"...4because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints"

***Is there evidence of that fruit in your life?

***In a world that is complex and confusing, is your faith in Jesus Christ clearly visible? Your faith will be they key to abundant life

***God gives to us in the same measure that we are ready to receive by faith

***Your life is a reflection of your faith in Jesus Christ. Where is your faith placed?

Matthew 13:58 - "And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith."

***Are you known for your faith in Jesus Christ?

***Victory in life is available to all in Christ

***When Christ enters your life, everything changes - for you are now 'in Christ'!