This week's message.

Paul's ministry transformed the world, and often we think of it as one that could never be duplicated. We can't replicate it, but we can find spiritual marks to develop in our lives and ministry as we seek transformation here and now. The marks of their spiritual maturity are revealed in these closing words of Paul. Colossians 4:7-18 http://bible.com/events/26433791 Message Outline Colossians #12: Marks of Transformation Colossians 4:7–18 Mark #1: Close Relationships Who could you befriend in the church - starting today? Mark #2: SERVICE What is a way you could serve the church today, if you made the time? “...He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God.” Mark #3: Prayer Who would be the first people on your prayer list? How can you schedule time for prayer in your day? Mark #4: Accountability You have a calling! How are you doing with your calling? Mark #5: Forgiveness Who do you need to forgive? Are you walking in God’s forgiveness?

Christ in us - changes the way we interact with everyone, even those outside the church. Paul has shared about personal holiness, holiness in the family of God, holiness in the home, and now he gives a final reminder of how to hold it all together: Prayer and Share http://bible.com/events/25622655 Message Outline Colossians #11: Prayer and Share Colossians 4:2-6 Prayer and Share: Two Steps for Making Disciples Colossians 4:2–6 Devoted to Prayer Prayer: Watchful and Thankful Matthew 6:9–10 Let me ask you, how might being watchful and thankful change your prayers? Share: Walk in Wisdom 2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV Share: Walk in Wisdom What might that look like for you to walk in wisdom with outsiders?

There is plenty wrong in our world, but what can we possibly do to fix it? In Colossians 3, Paul explains how the Gospel changes our relationships. Could this be God's way to change the world... One family at a time? http://bible.com/events/22005670

From June 28, 2020 In Christ, our privilege is undeniable; whether we know it or not. Our position brings with it certain possessions of privilege in order for there to be a performance of privilege in our lives. Our responsibility is to see to it that privilege serves His purpose. Worship Program: http://bible.com/events/21201603 Message Outline and Notes: Colossians #9: Undeniable Privilege Colossians 3:12-17 Be - Have - Do Colossians 3:12 Position of Privilege: BE -Privilege is Undeniable -Genesis 12:1–3 NIV Colossians 3:12–15 NIV -Possessions of Privilege: BE - HAVE Colossians 3:16–17 NLT -Performance of Privilege: BE - HAVE - DO Is your biblical privilege in order? -What privilege do you have? -What has God brought into your life as a result of your being in him? -How are you using your privilege?

Paul tells the church that we are dead to sin. What does that mean and how do we make it true in our lives? Join us as we study Colossians 3:1-11 in our message series Jesus is Enough. Follow along in this week's program: http://bible.com/events/19106263

Jesus is Enough Colossians #7 Colossians 2:16-23 Program: http://bible.com/events/18997400 This week we look at the pitfalls that we are susceptible to as we walk with Jesus. As we walk, we must choose our battles wisely. Welcome to Your Rock Hall Church! Your Rock Hall Church is a community of people experiencing God and connecting with one another like never before. You have found a place to encounter God and a group of people who care about you - just as you are. Introduce yourself in the chat and let everyone know how you are connected to our community! Announcements: *If you know someone who is under Dr's orders to quarantine in place, please let us know so that we can send them a Box of Hope. Just fill out our online Registration https://yourrockhall.church/boxofhope *Receive Pastor Gary's weekly newsletter by subscribing here. http://eepurl.com/gLOmhP *Looking to serve? If you are available to be a part of our video production team - or help with our social media - let us know. www.yourrockhall.church/volunteer *Please contact Pastor Gary (gary@yourrockhall.church) if you need help in any way growing in your relationship with Jesus, developing his character in your life or understanding God's call on your life. *Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/YourRockHallChurch ******** Message Notes Message Outline and Notes: Colossians #7: Choose your Battles Colossians 2:16–17 NLT Watch out for Religious Judgement Romans 6:14 NLT Galatians 3:1–3 NIV Watch out for Spiritual Pride Galatians 5:22–23 NIV Colossians 2:20–23 NIV84 Don’t fight battles that are already won. RECAP Colossians #7 RECAP Relate In this passage, Paul sets up a contrast between what he calls “self-made religion” and true gospel-shaped faith in Jesus. What was your perception of a “religious” person growing up? How has that perception changed as you’ve gotten older? Examine Based on this passage, what would you say the religious climate was like in Colossae? Do you see any similarities to today in our own city? What does the text seem to indicate are the dangers in adhering so strictly to man-made rules and regulations? How have you found this to be true in your life? What do you think Paul means by these observances being a “shadow” which finds is substance in Christ? Chat Paul says in verse 23 that human traditions have the “appearance of wisdom”, but in the end, are worthless. Why do you think so many people get caught up in clinging to these kinds of things? Apply It seems that many Christians tend to either become “legalistic” or swing to the other extreme and become “licentious”. Which do you find yourself leaning toward more? Where do you think that comes from? What are some ways we can we strive together as a community toward a more gospel-focused lifestyle? Who do you know personally that seems to be caught up in religious rules or man-made traditions? How might you go about helping them see the futility of pursuing “shadows”? Pray This week, as you pray for each other, ask the Lord to reveal any places where you might unknowingly cling to “human precepts or teachings”. Ask Him to give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of the substance of the gospel, and to break any tendencies toward either legalism or license.

This week's program: http://bible.com/events/15601161 Welcome to Your Rock Hall Church! Your Rock Hall Church is a community of people experiencing God and connecting with one another like never before. You have found a place to encounter God and a group of people who care about you - just as you are. Introduce yourself in the chat and let everyone know how you are connected to our community! Announcements: If you know someone who is under Dr's orders to quarantine in place, please let us know so that we can send them a Box of Hope. Just fill out our online Registration https://yourrockhall.church/boxofhope Receive Pastor Gary's weekly newsletter by subscribing here. http://eepurl.com/gLOmhP Looking to serve? If you are available to be a part of our video production team - or help with our social media - let us know. www.yourrockhall.church/volunteer Please contact Pastor Gary (gary@yourrockhall.church) if you need help in any way growing in your relationship with Jesus, developing his character in your life or understanding God's call on your life. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/YourRockHallChurch ******** Message Notes Colossians #5: I'm Ready 1 John 2:9–11 NIV Galatians 3:28 NIV Racial Justice Ministry with the Poor Protection of the unborn Biblical sexuality James 2:14–17 ESV Colossians 1:28 NIV Ephesians 6:12 NIV Colossians 2:1–5 NIV Courage, Unity, Wisdom, Discernment, Disciplined, In Christ Colossians 2:2 NIV -Encouraged in heart. -United -Wisdom Colossians 2:4 NIV -Discernment Colossians 2:5 NIV -Disciplined -In Christ Courage, Unity, Wisdom, Discernment, Discipline Ready! RECAP RELATE In this passage, Paul continues to describe the challenges of his ministry, but explains that his joy comes from hearing the believers are standing firm on the rock of Christ. Can you describe a time when your convictions were challenged by someone else? How did you deal with it? What was the outcome? EXAMINE As you look back over 1:24-2:5, what does Paul’s emotional state seem to be? Why? If you had to summarize verses 1-3, how would you describe Paul’s main objective? What kinds of things does Paul say are to be found “in Christ”? What do you think Paul means by saying he is “with [them] in spirit”? CHAT In verse 4, Paul makes it a point to warn the Colossians that false teaching may not appear so at first glance, but may seem reasonable & even persuasive. What kinds of ‘plausible arguments’ are you hearing these days? How might we handle these kinds of issues as thoughtful and faithful believers? APPLY Notice how many times in this passage Paul uses cognition-related words (know, understand, etc). Why is it so important that Christians work to be well-informed, both theologically, and culturally? What is one area where you need to grow in either theological or cultural understanding? It has been said that truth without love isn’t really truth, and love without truth isn’t really love. Which do you default to more, love or truth? What might it look like for Christians to weave these both together? Can you share an example of how you have seen this done well? What is one specific thing that you can do this week to help one other person in the room “be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ” (2:2-3)? PRAY As you gather to pray this week, ask the Lord to help each of you walk more fully in both truth and love, standing firm in your faith, but with the compassion of Jesus. Pray for those you know who may be confused or have strayed from the faith because of ‘plausible’ but false teachings. Ask that they may come to a knowledge of the truth and be restored.