God's Design for the Church: Who's Running This Show? (Colossians 1:18)

Series: God's Design for the Church

Sermon: Who's Running This Show?

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Date: October 13, 2019

 

And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.  (Colossians 1:18)

If Jesus is not in charge of you and me, then He is not in charge of the church.

Here are three good reasons we should seek to truly have Jesus as the Head of the Church at Hopewell:

1. He has the best plan
   • Colossians 1:14
   • We are fully known and fully loved by God
   • Colossians 1:15
   • Jesus has much to give to His body as our Head:
     1. Direction
     2. Usefulness
     3. Love
   • God's plans are too good to miss.
2. He has the most power
   • Colossians 1:17
3. He is to be preeminent
   • Colossians 1:18
   • In every area of life, Jesus is to come first!
   • He is the most important one to be raised from the dead.
   • His resurrection assures our salvation.  Because He was raised from the dead, never to die again, we know that all of our sins have been completely paid for.
   • Jeremiah 32:40-41
   • "The stunning implication of this discovery is that all the omnipotent energy that drives the heart of God to pursue His own glory also drives Him to satisfy the hearts of those who seek their joy in Him."  -John Piper

WEEKLY GROWTH SUGGESTION: Talk with someone about how you and Hopewell can do a better job of making much of Jesus.