Three Keys to Effective Living (Colossians 3:21, Colossians 4:2-6)
Gearl Spicer, June 18, 2023
Part of the The Great Divide - Choosing to Walk Worthy series, preached at a Sunday Online service
Colossians 3:21 (Listen)
21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
(ESV)
Colossians 4:2–6 (Listen)
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
(ESV)
Sermon Notes
The Great Divide - Choosing to Walk Worthy
Three Keys to Effective Living
Father’s Day 2023
Colossians 3:21, 4:2-6
6/18/23
How effective are you in life?
Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart. Colossians 3:21
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Colossians 4:5
Effectiveness is the ability to accomplish what is essential to a achieve a desired result!
Effectiveness allows us the opportunity to:
*Devote our hearts
*Determine our focus
*Direct our steps
I. Allow prayer to a centerpiece of our life journey - Colossians 4:3
A. Be alert to His promptings and guidance
B. Develop an attitude that is centered in thanksgiving
II. Allow His door to open for you - Colossians 4:2
A. Establish a clear priority for His Word
B. Recognize the power of His story
III. Allow His wisdom to rest on your life - Colossians 4:3-6
A. Every opportunity opens at the point of obedience
B. Communication should come from His direction
Will you allow Him to guide your life?