📜 Scriptures to Read and Ponder

🟡 Main Teaching Text:

  • Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV)
    “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”

🟡 Other Key Scriptures:

  • Colossians 1:13–17 – He rescued us from darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son.

  • Colossians 1:26–27 – Christ in you, the hope of glory.

  • Hebrews 1:3 – The Son is the exact representation of God’s being.

  • John 1:14 – The Word became flesh and dwelled (tabernacled) among us.

  • Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good.

  • Luke 9:23 – Take up your cross daily and follow Him.

🧭 Sermon Recap

✳️ 1. Foundation: It Begins With Him, Not Us

  • The text begins with “So then…” — pointing back to Christ’s supremacy.

  • Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the Creator, and the One who holds all things together.

  • Before we can talk about what we do, we must start with what He has done.

✳️ 2. Christ Has Rescued and Relocated Us

  • Greek word ῥύομαι (rhyomai) means to rescue or snatch out from danger.

  • We’ve been delivered from darkness and transferred into a new kingdom—a kingdom of light, love, and grace.

  • This is not self-improvement; this is divine rescue and transfer of authority.

✳️ 3. Christ In You: The Great Mystery

  • Paul describes the long-hidden mystery now revealed: Christ in you, the hope of glory.

  • In the OT, God tabernacled among His people.
    In Christ, God now tabernacles in His people.

✳️ 4. Paul’s Keys to a Life of Fulness in Christ (Colossians 2:6–7)

➤ a. Receive Christ as Lord

  • Not just as Saviour—but as Lord, Master, King.

  • We enthrone Him, not invite Him as a spiritual consultant.

➤ b. Remain in Him: Walk the Walk

  • Salvation is not just a one-time decision.

  • Daily discipleship: “Continue to live in Him.”

  • As Billy Graham reflected, the goal isn’t just converts—it’s lifelong followers.

➤ c. Rooted and Built Up

  • Roots go deep for stability; buildings go high only if the foundation is strong.

  • Formation happens over time, especially through trials.

  • Pastor John shared his personal testimony of faith being shaken and the need for deep roots.

➤ d. Strengthened in the Faith Through Teaching

  • Apostolic, biblical teaching anchors our faith.

  • Sundays are for preaching. Midweek is for teaching in community.

  • Let’s stay teachable and grounded.

➤ e. Overflowing with Thankfulness

  • When your life is planted in Christ, gratitude overflows.

  • Greek: περισσεύοντες (perisseuontes) – superabundant, spilling over.

  • The sign of a healthy Christian isn’t loudness, but thankful overflow.

💬 Memorable Quotes

  • “You don’t just accept Jesus. You enthrone Him.”

  • “Church is not where you come because you have it all together—it’s where you come because Jesus holds it all together.”

  • “Gratitude is the language of those who know they’ve been rescued.” – Craig Groeschel

  • “This mystery is not just truth for the elite—it’s God’s dwelling in everyday people.”

  • “If you're not rooted, you'll be rerouted by every storm.”

❓ Questions for Discussion

Use these for small groups, family devotions, or private reflection:

🪴 ROOTED:

  • What does it practically look like to be “rooted in Christ”?

  • What are some practices that help your roots grow deeper?

🏗️ BUILT:

  • In what areas do you feel God is still “building” you?

  • Where are you under spiritual construction?

🙌 THANKFUL:

  • What are some ways you can cultivate overflowing thankfulness this week?

  • How does gratitude affect your spiritual life?

💬 FAITH:

  • Are there areas in your life where you're living as if you're still under the authority of darkness?

  • How do you daily remember that you’ve been transferred into the Kingdom of the Son?

🧍FOLLOW-UP:

  • Are you following Jesus daily, or was it just a one-time decision?

  • What needs to shift so you can walk more closely with Him?

📚 Further Reading and Resources

📖 Scriptures:

  • Psalm 1 – The tree planted by streams of water.

  • John 15:1–8 – Abide in the vine and bear fruit.

  • Ephesians 3:16–19 – Being rooted and established in love.

  • 1 Peter 2:2–5 – Being built into a spiritual house.

  • Galatians 5:22–25 – The fruit of the Spirit as evidence of abiding.

📘 Books/Resources:

  • The Pursuit of God – A.W. Tozer

  • Sacred Rhythms – Ruth Haley Barton

  • Practicing the Way (Podcast + Curriculum) – John Mark Comer

  • How to Hear God – Pete Greig

  • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry – John Mark Comer

🙏 Prayer Points

Use these in your personal prayer time or group prayer:

  1. Surrender – “Jesus, I enthrone You as Lord. Take the lead in every part of my life.”

  2. Depth – “Lord, root me deeper in You. Let my faith be unshakable.”

  3. Formation – “Build me steadily, Lord—even when it’s slow or hard.”

  4. Gratitude – “Help me live with a heart that overflows with thankfulness.”

  5. Awareness – “Remind me that Christ is in me. Let me live from that truth daily.”

  6. Rescue & Transfer – “Thank You for rescuing me from darkness. I now live under Your rule.”

Let this guide shape your week with Jesus.
Let roots grow deep. Let lives be built strong. Let hearts overflow.
We are Living Waters. Let’s keep walking in Him.