042124...“Walk In Wisdom”...Colossians 4:5-6

Colossians 4:2-6...2 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”

Colossians 4:5-6...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”

Acts 1:8...“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Matthew 28:19-20...“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”

Romans 1:16...“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes”

John 14:6...“Jesus said, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

John 16:8...“He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment”

Sermon In A Sentence: Following Jesus demands that we intentionally seek those outside the faith, to share with them the gospel, persuading them to become His disciple.

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Walk In Wisdom Toward Outsiders:
-Walk among them with an intentional sense of urgency
-Talk to them with speech that is intentionally gracious

Luke 4:22...“And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth.”

1 Peter 3:15-16...“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, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame”

Walk In Wisdom Toward Outsiders:
-Walk among them with an intentional sense of urgency
-Talk to them with speech that is intentionally gracious
-Speak to them in a way that makes the gospel attractive

Psalm 34:8...“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!”

Walk In Wisdom Toward Outsiders:
-Walk among them with an intentional sense of urgency
-Talk to them with speech that is intentionally gracious
-Speak to them in a way that makes the gospel attractive
-Intentionally seek Holy Spirit wisdom in every relationship

Sermon In A Sentence: Following Jesus demands that we intentionally seek those outside the faith, to share with them the gospel, persuading them to become His disciple.