The Defeaters of Community

Called Together: The Defeaters of Community
Colossians 3:12-17
Page # 1180

I. Not thinking with the mind of Christ

Colossians 3:1-8
1 Corinthians 2:16b – “…..but we have the mind of Christ.”

II. Not believing we can be Christ like

Colossians 3:9-11
Philippians 3:10 – “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death…”

III. Not walking as Christ walked

Colossians 3:12-17
James 2:14-19, page # 1208

Opportunities:

Yard work                                              Volunteer for hospice
Home repairs                                         Serve meal at City Mission
Grocery shopping                                  Serve at homeless overflow shelter
Meal at your home                                 Donate food at local food bank
Take someone to dinner                        Buy food for a homeless person
Auto repair                                             Tutor a child
Call someone and pray for them            Offer to baby sit

I Chronicle 16:8-9 - “Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; speak of all His wonders.”

 Faith Sheet

Transformation Verse (November) – Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”         Mark 16:15

Main Themes:

~ The believer has the mind, likeness, and daily walk of Jesus Christ. Too think otherwise can be defeating.
~ Gospel-centered community offers many different opportunities to show the love of Christ.
~ A gospel-centered community showcases a reigning God to the world.

       #1 – Reviewing this Past Sunday
Called Together: The Defeaters of Community
Colossians 3:12-17

1. Read Colossians 3:12-17 and discuss Sunday’s message with someone.
2. Which of the godly characteristics for holy living listed in this passage do
    you want God to cultivate deeper in your life?
3. What is the one virtue that you believe is foundational in a local church?
4. Describe what it would look like for a community group to pray and
    pursue the command of verse 17.
5. Pray for the Lord to increase your love and thankfulness. 

#2 – Preparing for Next Sunday
Called Together - Being a Missional Community
Matthew 28:1-20

1. Read Matthew 28:1-20.
2. What supernatural characteristics revealed that Jesus rose from the
    dead?
3. What was Jesus’ command to His disciples in verses 7 and 10?
4. Read verses 18-20 again, and discuss how you are doing in discipling
    others? 5. Use verses 18-20 as a prayer.