Raintree Community Church

Feb 25, 2024

Text: Colossians 1:24-27 

Suffer For Christ’s Name Joyfully (1:24)

• We have been called to endure suffering with joy for the advancement of Christ’s church.
• It is an honor to share in Christ’s suffering for His Name.

Steward Christ’s Word Faithfully (1:25-27)

• We have been entrusted with the Gospel...

Feb 19, 2024

Text: Colossians 1:21-23

What We Were Before Christ (1:21)

• The need for reconciliation: We were alienated, hostile in mind, doing evil deeds against God.

What We Become in Christ (1:22)

• The means of reconciliation: We become holy, blameless, and above reproach before God.

How We Live Because of...

Feb 11, 2024

Text: Colossians 1:19-20

He is Preeminent in Completeness (1:19)

• Jesus possesses all the fullness of God Himself.
• Jesus lacks nothing as sovereign and supreme over all things.

He is Preeminent in the New Creation (1:20)

• Jesus brings complete and comprehensive reconciliation to His creation and His people.
• Jesus...

Feb 4, 2024

Text: Colossians 1:15-18

He is Preeminent in Creation (1:15-17)

• Jesus is the eternal Son of God who is the exact image of God Himself.
• Jesus is the supreme and sovereign Creator, Sustainer, and focal point of all things.

He is Preeminent in the Church (1:18)

• Jesus is the Founder and Leader of the church.
• Jesus’...