Dale Bible Church

I. Christ has Circumcised our Hearts (vs.11)
II. Christ has raised us to life in Spirit Baptism (vs.12)

I. The message of the cross is about mans utter helplessness
II. The message of the cross is about Jesus Christ
III. The message of the cross is about sin
IV. The message of the cross is about God's great love for us

Colossians 2:9-10 I. Jesus is the Perfect and Complete Representation of God (vs.9)
II. Jesus Dwells within Believers (vs.10)

I. The Evidence
II. The Reaction to the News that Jesus is Alive that Jesus is Alive

1. Confusion about Who Jesus is (vs.13-15)
2. Confusion about the Miracles of Jesus (vs.17-18)
3. Confusion about Following Jesus (vs.19)

Colossians 2:8 I. Paul's Warning (vs.8a) II. Worldly Wisdom Causes Captivity (vs.8b) III. Worldly Wisdom is Opposed to Christ (vs.8c)

I. A Reflection on the Past (vs. 17-21) 
II. A Motivation for the Present (vs. 22-27) 
III. A Caution for the Future (vs. 28-32)

I. A Reflection on the Past (vs. 17-21) 
II. A Motivation for the Present (vs. 22-27) 
III. A Caution for the Future (vs. 28-32)

I. Walk in Christ (vs.6) 
II. Being Established in Christ (vs.7)

I. Paul continues to toil for the believers (vs. 1-2) II. Believers must continue to pursue knowledge and understanding (vs. 3) III. Opponents of God will continue to try to prevent maturation (vs. 4)

I. Paul's Experiences in Proclaiming the Hope of Glory II. Paul's Goal for Proclaiming the Hope of Glory

I. The Natural Condition of Man (vs.21) II. The Supernatural Work of God (vs.22) III. The Continual Hope of the Gospel (vs.23)

9. The Body is Built Up in Love 8. Christ, the Elders, and the Body Work Together 7. Christ Holds the Body Together as Elders Equip 6. The Body Changes into the Image of Christ 5. The Body Stabilizes 4. The Body Matures 3. The Body is Built Up 2. The Saints do the Work of Ministry 1. Elders Equip the Saints

I. Christ is the Head over all Creation(vs.15-17) II. Christ is the Head of the Church (vs.18-19) III. Christ is the Head over the plan of the Father (vs.20)

I. God has delivered believers from the kingdom of darkness (vs.13a) II. God has transferred believers into the kingdom of the Son (vs.13b) III. God has redeemed believers from sin (vs.14)