He is nothing to them; they do not want Him. What combination of forces has cut so deep a groove across the world? It is worth while to do so. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. The rule is short and easy, but of almost infinite use. Such an object is consciously present when he chooses to reflect on it, but day by day in the toil and struggle he is not ever thinking of it, but he is pursuing it. Wilkinson, D. D.)Doing all to the Lord JesusE B. Pusey, D. D.All have felt at times a painful void after absorption in active duty. It is to them a mere night of stars to wonder and gaze at, not a sun to light them to their daily work, and warm their hearts with love. Let Him be the beginning from whom all flows, the end in whom all are gathered, our aim, our reward. "WHATSOEVER YE DO IN WORD OR DEED," etc.1. It is a detestable, an irreligious distinction.I. A. 3). The faith of those things, which have been mentioned, would be of great use and advantage to believers; and therefore they should study to have the faith of this truth fixed on their hearts, and a deep impression thereof on their spirits, to the end, that, 1. able, it would lose immensely in its character for truth and its power for good. act what we know in our souls, that we can do nothing good without God. (2) How many of us fall short of this.(J. 3. Whatever mystery a man makes of his object in life, spectators generally arrive at correct conclusions.2. Children's Message: Born Again Questions from Nicodemus, and Salvation through Faith . They admire the gospel, but never think of realizing it. Be their case John Brown (of Wamphray)Christ The Way, The Truth, and The LifeCups Running OverBrokenness, however, is but the beginning of Revival. He then goes on to declare that the believer's life is in Christ, "for ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God." (1) We have a proof of the divinity of Christ. 2. 4. It can be challenging to explain to young children especially. Mallock.Religion is one of the colours of life which mingles most intimately with all the other colours of the palette. It is a privilege to have peace, but it would appear Frederick W. RobertsonSermons Preached at BrightonChrist is AllObserve in this chapter that he begins by reminding the saints of their having risen with Christ. (1) He is the channel by which all God's goodness is poured upon us. God the Father is the proper object of gratitude as the first principle of action, though not to the exclusion of the Son and Spirit.3. UNITY AND PEACE. Our words, thoughts, desires, labours, etc., are to be under the habitual influence of a sacred and sanctifying power which lies lurking in the name of the Lord Jesus. As a little square serves an artificer to design and mark out a multitude of lines, and to correct those that are amiss, so by this little rule there is no human action respecting which we cannot ascertain whether it is right or wrong; nor is there any part of our lives which this rule is not capable of guiding and forming to perfection.3. All the wicked dealings and defilement of Ephraim is uncovered--and the Lord said: "I will be unto Ephraim as a lion." Specifically the name of Christ is the rule. Faith and Love Towards Christ. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. Works that are the same as to external action are good in one and bad in another. )PeopleChristians, Colossians, Paul, TimothyPlacesColossaeTopicsAct, Deed, Giving, Praise, Thanks, Whatever, Whatsoever, WhetherOutline1. Before the lesson, cut out the die and fold it and glue it together. 3. Observe I. (b)That we act according to His will. Mercer's novelty song lifted our country's sagging spirits. (b)That we act according to His will. HOW WE MAY DO IT.1. Our words, thoughts, desires, labours, etc., are to be under the habitual influence of a sacred and sanctifying power which lies lurking in the name of the Lord Jesus. And yet, after all, this is the most Christ-like ministry of all, for the Master Himself does not even appear in the work of the church except as her hidden Life Rev. There is nothing can do it but the Cross of Christ and the Spirit of God. O wretched Man! For the instruction of our faith. The conceptions, affections, and resolutions of the soul refer to words and works as being the principles and motives of them. It is this: "Christ must live it in me." It is sufficient that we frequently and ordinarily make this application of mind. (Preacher's Analyst. For Charles KingsleyAll Saints' Day and Other SermonsMay 5. But can, one will say, all the little acts of life be done to Him? But it is necessary that we have this deposition so formed in our hearts, that when circumstances allow us to think of Christ our souls may lean that way as being habituated to it.II. THE MOTIVE POWER OF A HOLY LIFE. "If ye then be risen" (Col. iii. These words cover the whole sphere of Christian activity. Be thine own judge? IIEaster Wednesday Also Suited to Easter Tuesday. I want to emphasize that word "all." Text: Colossians 3, 1-7. It might surprise us to find that peace is urged on us as a duty. So in like manner the name of Jesus (Acts 4:7; Matthew 7:22; Matthew 24:5; Matthew 18:20). Stewart.I begin to see that religion consists not so much in joyous feelings as in a constant exercise of devotedness to God, and in laying ourselves out for the good of others.(D. impart sweetness to teaching children that in them we receive Jesus? Colossians 3 Spiritual Inspiration Word Of God Christian Quotes Gods Love "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. )The reality of religionDean Alford.I. But, after that he had made mention of these evils, he added and said, "On account of which cometh the wrath of God on the sons of unbelief." It must therefore be concluded that He is not a creature, but very God. The worthiness of Christ. 4. (2) Some religious people, like the former, strain the Bible to its literal meaning, and then require that meaning in full, and thus lead to the same point, and encourage indolence and unbelief. (3) But based on reality it must also be real to me, or it cannot be my motive. Very many of those prayers are like letters with no name and address upon them, which never reach their destination. Many do not know the right answer, or the full answer. It is there that the young souls who are to be our successors in cultivating the vineyard of God are to be trained and developed; it is there the process is to begin of restraining and cleansing away the corruption inherent in them as the children of sinful men; there that their earliest longings after fellowship, Preached February 9, 1851. Another spirit came and took the body of a poet and did his work. There is something in these words that might surprise us. 1512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809riches, 6746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulness, 3218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methods, May 5. What God hath joined together let no man put asunder; and He has wedded religion and life. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. 5. Servants are to be admonished that they despise not their masters, lest they offend God, if by behaving themselves proudly they gainsay His ordinance: masters, too, are to be admonished, that they are proud against God with respect, (Admonition 5.) 13.--"Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus." Because the Father has highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name (Philippians 2:8-10). "For ye are dead" (Col. iii. (b) Being referred to the glory of God, from indifferent they become holy and acceptable to God.3. It is as we Andrew MurrayThe Master's IndwellingMeditations of the Misery of a Man not Reconciled to God in Christ. Daille.I. Because the Father has highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name (Philippians 2:8-10). If we were asked this moment if we were filled with the Holy Spirit, how many of us would dare to answer "yes"? You cannot walk as a believer if you have not believed. Oh, if they would just put themselves at Jesus' feet, and Rev. He infers holiness from this also. 15. and why so many do not obtain it, and are, therefore, not at peace? Revival is when we can say "yes" at any moment of the day. In the case of the former pursuit will lead away from, in the case of the latter it will lead to, the truth. What a multitude of religions there is in this poor wicked world of ours! Daille.I. Go, for example, into many of the farms round here, and notice the fire-dogs that stand in the yawning chimney: how they are wrought at the sides into those most blessed of all letters, the I.H.C., by which our dear Lord is set forth. Here, as in nature, the deepest is the stillest; but by this very stillness all who are observant know its depth. There are of course many visionaries, men pursuing objects which have no real existence, but to them they are not unreal. But, after that he had made mention of these evils, he added and said, "On account of which cometh the wrath of God on the sons of unbelief." CHRISTIANITY IS A REALITY, AND DEALS WITH REALITIES.1. Doing every thing in the name of . "If ye then be risen" (Col. iii. (2) He perfects and enlivens those of our works which of themselves are commanded of God, engrafting on them the true motive and directing them to the true end. We must exercise our thoughts much upon Him, and be much taken up with Him in the course of our lives (Psalm 73:23).IV. Not more cer tainly does the law of gravity reach from world to world than does this law prevail wherever intelligence exists.2. 21. Westminster Abbey. He was in advance even of the earliest seeker that Easter morning, and He will be waiting for us before the break of day with His glad "All Hail," if we have only eyes to see Rev. Here you have a compend of the doctrine of the Scriptures. It must therefore be concluded that He is not a creature, but very God. "Let the peace of God rule in your hearts." The faithful neither rejoice, nor speak, nor act, but in the name of God but here it is required that our whole life be referred to the name of Christ. Westminster Abbey. Object lessons are powerful tools to teach long-lasting lessons. Hugh BinningLinksColossians 3:17 NIVColossians 3:17 NLTColossians 3:17 ESVColossians 3:17 NASBColossians 3:17 KJVColossians 3:17 Bible AppsColossians 3:17 ParallelColossians 3:17 Biblia ParalelaColossians 3:17 Chinese BibleColossians 3:17 French BibleColossians 3:17 German BibleColossians 3:17 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)meekness; above all(4)charity.The word of Christ must dwell richly in the heart (see previous verse).II. Where, then, is there any room for dependence on God even with prayer for protection and blessing, since the feeling assumes that they will be granted without any prayer at all. It is a privilege to have peace, but it would appear, Observe in this chapter that he begins by reminding the saints of their having risen with Christ. It is well, as people's devotions now are, if Christians really prayed to God to carry them through the trials of the day, as really believing that for this they needed the special help of God. Be thine own judge? The unconverted require a radical change before they can carry it out. )The reality of religionDean Alford.I. Faith and Love Towards Christ. i. As it overstepped all barriers of climate, colour, and race to call men brethren, so it passed over all barriers of priestly function to make all men holy, and so all men are now made priests unto God. So in like manner the name of Jesus (Acts 4:7; Matthew 7:22; Matthew 24:5; Matthew 18:20). Go, for example, into many of the farms round here, and notice the fire-dogs that stand in the yawning chimney: how they are wrought at the sides into those most blessed of all letters, the I.H.C., by which our dear Lord is set forth. Paul here clearly gives to Christ the whole of life. Do you know what it is? 3). Art, science, politics, business, everyday duty, instead of being detached from religion, have such intimate relations with it that they are, or may be, and ought to be, themselves essentially religious. and why so many do not obtain it, and are, therefore, not at peace? Be their case John Brown (of Wamphray)Christ The Way, The Truth, and The LifeCups Running OverBrokenness, however, is but the beginning of Revival. Do St. Contrariwise, consider what are generally classed as sacred works praying, preaching, administering sacraments, visiting the sick. Shall Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 17: 1871Christ is AllMY text is so very short that you cannot forget it; and, I am quite certain, if you are Christians at all, you will be sure to agree with it. Artizan, labourer, soldier, slave, would learn the truth that God cared for him, and designed him for a glorious destiny. Were it not almost an indignity to bring them in reference to His great Majesty? 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Some Christians loom up in larger proportion than is becoming. Recur to the motive of the text. But, after that He had Made Mention of These Evils "But Now do Ye Also," Saith He, "Put Down All How Servants and Masters are to be Admonished. (b) Being referred to the glory of God, from indifferent they become holy and acceptable to God.3. '' etc.1 life which mingles most intimately with all the little Acts of life Christian activity ''. 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