sermon on Colossians 1:15ff

1. Reconciled Through Christ Colossians 1:21-23

2. By Nature: We are enemies of God

3. “ God makes new creatures out of old enemies through His son’s death.”

4. By Grace: We have been reconciled to God

5. From strangers to fellow citizens.

6. “ Their closer contact precipitated new and continual outbreaks of betrayal, murder and fighting.”

7. “ The one and only guarantee…”

8. “ If God can save a tribe of people who thrive on murder and betrayal…”

9. The Proof of Salvation? Continuance

10. Have you accepted Christ’s Peace Child?