2. Appleton Christian Church

3. When you think of our church…

4. Colossians 2:1-5 The Strength of the Church

5. I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. Colossians 2:1

6. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:29

7. I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. Colossians 2:1

8. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, Colossians 2:2

9. in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. Colossians 2:3-4

10. For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. Colossians 2:5

11. I.A Strong Heart Mark of a Strong Church

12. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart … Encourage = “To Come Along Side of” Colossians 2:2

13. Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23

14. Where does the Strength of the Heart Come From?...

15. I’m asking God to give you a gift from the wealth of his glory. I pray that he would give you inner strength and power through his Spirit. Ephesians 3:16

16. 1.It comes in part from God and the Holy Spirit living within you. Where does the Strength of the Heart Come From?...

17. 1.It comes in part from God and the Holy Spirit living within you. 2.It comes from each other! Where does the Strength of the Heart Come From?...

18. we sent our brother Timothy to you. He serves God by spreading the Good News about Christ. His mission was to strengthen and encourage you in your faith 1 Thessalonians 3:2

19. I.A Strong Heart II.A Strong Bond of Unity Based on Love Mark of a Strong Church

20. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and knitted together in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, Colossians 2:2

21. “United in love” is a call to the virtue which binds “all together” (3:14) and which was inspired by God’s love for them (3:12). College Press Commentary

22. Appleton Christian Church A church that is not united in love is a church that will not be very strong.

23. Then fill me with joy by having the same attitude and the same love, living in harmony, and keeping one purpose in mind. Philippians 2:2

24. I.A Strong Heart II.A Strong Bond of Unity Based on Love III.A Strong Understanding of God’s Word Mark of a Strong Church

25. There is no understanding of God apart from Christ. There is no complete understanding of God apart from a personal relationship with his Son. Life Application Bible

26. Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 2 Peter 1:10

27. But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. 1 Corinthians 2:14

28. Appleton Christian Church Is our heart strong?

29. Appleton Christian Church Is our heart strong? Is our Love deep?

30. Appleton Christian Church Is our heart strong? Is our Love deep? Do we understand God’s Word?

31. I.A Strong Heart II.A Strong Bond of Unity Based on Love III.A Strong Understanding of God’s Word Mark of a Strong Church