We are no longer slaves to sin! We can overcome sin by finding greater joy in God! So what does that look like practically?In this 3rd message on overcoming sin, we dig into Colossians 3:1-17 and some very practical tools that Paul gives the church to overcome sin by finding greater joy in God.
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Living in Resurrection Power-Overcoming Sin #2
April 26th, 2015 by Kasey Crawford
Today’s Passages: Philippians 3:8, Colossians 3:1-17
Review
How do we overcome the power of sin?
Stop feeding sin and feast on God. (Isaiah 55:1-2)
How do we overcome the power of sin?
The most effective way to overcome sin is to find greater _____ in God.
Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Philippians 3:8
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How practically do you stop feeding sin and pursue being satisfied in God?
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you… Colossians 3:1-5
This is another way of inviting us to pursue our ______________ in God.
What are the “things above”? The Kingdom of Heaven.
As God’s beloved children we have the _______________ to set our mind on heaven’s blessing and pursue those things _______!
How practically do you stop feeding sin and pursue being satisfied in God?
W.A.P.T.E.D.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:1–17
“seek the things above” through….
W.A.P.T.E.D.
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”
W-Word of Christ-renew your mind with the truth of who God is as ___________ in Christ.
What is your plan for renewing your mind with God’s word?
“teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom”
A-Accountability-Do you have people that you ______ and allow to speak into your life? What is your organized and ___________ plan to build trusted relationships?
“singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs”
P-Praise the Lord!
What helps you best connect with God? Are you making _______ for it?
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