1. Colossians 1:24-29 (ESV) 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.

2. Colossians 1:24-29 (ESV) 27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.

3. Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV) 6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

5. Sermon Series through Colossians 19-Oct The Word of Truth, The Gospel Col 1:1-8 26-Oct Living Life Pleasing to God Col 1:9-14 2-Nov Reconciliation through the Cross Col 1:15-23 9-Nov The Testimony of Suffering for the Cause Col 1:24-2:15 16-Nov A Shadow of Things to Come Col 2:16-3:4 23-Nov 90th Anniversary Celebration Weekend - Rev. William Hsueh 30-Nov A New Wardrobe Col 3:5-17 7-Dec Christian Households Col 3:18-4:1 14-DecSeasoned with SaltCol 4:2-6

6. The Testimony of Suffering for the Cause Colossians 1:24-29, 2:6-7

7. Main idea We are called to receive Christ so we can walk in him, no matter what the cost

8. Main idea We are called to receive Christ so we can walk in him, no matter what the cost. Colossians 2:6-7a – 6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith

9. Outline We walk in Him by: I. Being Alive in Christ II. Knowing God’s Plan III. Growing in Faith

10. I. Being Alive in Christ In order to walk, you must be alive Colossians 2:12-14 (ESV) 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

12. II. Knowing God’s Plan In order to walk, you must know God’s Plan Colossians 1:24 (ESV) 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church

13. III. Growing in Faith In order to walk, you must grow in faith Colossians 2:7 (ESV) 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.