Strong in the LordStrong in the LordColossians 1:9-11

Strong in the LordStrong in the Lord

Who Is Strong?

How Do We Get Strong?

Am I Strong in Lord?

Colossians 1:9-11Colossians 1:9-119 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

Colossians 1:9-11Colossians 1:9-119 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

strengthened with all power

EFFECT

Colossians 1:9-11Colossians 1:9-119 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

“filled with the knowledge of his will”+

“walk worthily of the Lord”

CAUSE

Strength in the Lord DemandsStrength in the Lord DemandsGrowing knowledge of God’s will

1 Pet. 2:2 Eph. 4:14-15 Heb. 5:12 - 6:2

Walk pleasing to Lord -- Obedient conduct Eph. 4:1-3 Eph. 4:17-24 2 Pet. 1:5-8

No other way to be strong in the Lord

Strong in MathStrong in Math

Knowledgeof

Math

PracticalApplication

of thatKnowledge

Strong in LanguageStrong in Language

Knowledgeof

Language

PracticalApplication

of thatKnowledge

Strong in SportsStrong in Sports

Knowledgeof theGame

PracticalApplication

of thatKnowledge(All-Star)

Strong in BusinessStrong in Business

Knowledgeof the

Business

PracticalApplication

of thatKnowledge

(Growing Sales)

How Can We Know If We Are Strong In The Lord?

How Can We Know If We Are Strong In The Lord?

Have a better felt than told experience?Always on an emotional high?Family background or past associations?Most popular preachers share our views?Educational achievement?Great numbers for our attendance?Many young people present?No, none of these assures strength!

Look at Colossians 1:9-11 AgainLook at Colossians 1:9-11 Again9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

Look at Colossians 1:9-11 AgainLook at Colossians 1:9-11 Again9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

Look at Colossians 1:9-11 AgainLook at Colossians 1:9-11 Again9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

Look at Colossians 1:9-11 AgainLook at Colossians 1:9-11 Again9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

Look at Colossians 1:9-11 AgainLook at Colossians 1:9-11 Again9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy.

Strong in LordStrong in Lord

Knowledgeof

God’s Will

PracticalApplication

of thatKnowledge

(Obedient Life)

No Strength in the Lord Without:No Strength in the Lord Without:Growing knowledge of God’s will

Daily home Bible study Study & learn with saints at every opportunity Meditating on God’s word day and night

Walk pleasing to Lord -- Obedient conduct Abstaining from every form of evil Holiness & purity in moral conduct Bringing every thought into captivity for Lord

No other way to be strong in the Lord