Things Above

Date: August 11, 2019 (Sunday AM)

Bible Text: Colossians 3:1-4 | Dave Olson

Introduction

• The main ideas of the passage
  • What are we to set above? - Our affections
  • Where are we to set our affections? - On things above
  • Why are we to set our affections above? - We are dead to sin

So, what is above?

• Heavenly Father
  • He Provides (Matthew 6:33)
  • He Protects
  • He Punishes
• Heavenly Family
  • People already in Heaven
  • People yet to be saved
• Heavenly Fortune (Matthew 6:19-21)
• Heavenly Forgiveness
  • Heavenly righteousness, not earthly righteousness
  • Heavenly cleansing, not earthly cleansing
  • Heavenly works, not earthly works

Topics: Christian Life,Eternity,Flesh,Focus,Forgiveness,Goals,God's Will,Heaven,Holding Fast,Home,Joy,Motivation,Never Quit,Relationship with God,Rewards,Stewardship,Surrender,World's Good