Colossians 4:2-6 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
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Pray Like the Mission Matters
Colossians 4:2-3 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
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Pray Like the Mission Matters A. Be Devoted in Prayer
Colossians 4:2-3 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.”
Living missionally begins when we consistently bring people before God.
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Pray Like the Mission Matters A. Be Devoted in Prayer B. Be Watchful in Prayer
Colossians 4:2-3 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
John 4:35 Lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.
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Pray Like the Mission Matters A. Be Devoted in Prayer B. Be Watchful in Prayer C. Pray for Open Doors
Colossians 4:2-3 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
I. Pray Like the Mission Matters II. Live Like People Are Watching
Colossians 4:5 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use
of the time.
I. Pray Like the Mission Matters II. Live Like People Are Watching A. Our Life Gives Credibility to Our Message
Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
1 Peter 2:12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
I. Pray Like the Mission Matters II. Live Like People Are Watching A. Our Life Gives Credibility to Our Message B. People Often See Our Christianity Before Hearing About Our Christ
John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Philippians 2:15 …that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
I. Pray Like the Mission Matters II. Live Like People Are Watching III. Redeem the Moments God Puts in Front of You
Colossians 4:5 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use
of the time.
Ephesians 5:15-16 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
III. Redeem the Moments God Puts in Front of You A. Your Mission Field May Already Be On Your Calendar
Acts 17:26-27 And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, 27 that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us,
III. Redeem the Moments God Puts in Front of You A. Your Mission Field May Already Be On Your Calendar B. Jesus Saw People Others Overlooked
Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them…
“There are no ordinary people.” - C.S. Lewis
I. Pray Like the Mission Matters II. Live Like People Are Watching III. Redeem the Moments God Puts in Front of You IV. Speak Truth in a Way People Can Receive
Colossians 4:6 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt,
so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
IV. Speak Truth in a Way People Can Receive A. Our Words Should Be Full of Grace
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
1 Peter 3:15 …always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
IV. Speak Truth in a Way People Can Receive A. Our Words Should Be Full of Grace B. Our Words Should Be “Seasoned with Salt”
“Of one hundred men, one will read the Bible; the ninetynine will read the Christian.” - D.L. Moody
IV. Speak Truth in a Way People Can Receive A. Our Words Should Be Full of Grace B. Our Words Should Be “Seasoned with Salt” C. Respond to the Person, Not Just the Question
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.