The Supporting Cast of the Church
August 28, 2022 Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ
Scripture: Colossians 4:7–15
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Message
THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST
“The Supporting Cast of the Church”
Colossians 4:7-15
Introduction: It takes people from all walks of life with varying gifts at different points on their Christian journey to accomplish the work God has entrusted the Church. God uses ordinary people to accomplish extra-ordinary tasks.
With Whom Do You Best Identify?
The Messengers
Tychicus (Colossians 4:7-8)
--beloved brother
--faithful minister (1 Corinthians 4:2)
--fellow servant—personal postman
Onesimus (Colossians 4:9)
--faithful brother
--beloved brother
--fellow companion—runaway slave to reliable servant
The Encouragers
Aristarchus (Colossians 4:10a)
--fellow prisoner
--faithful companion—in difficulty
John Mark (Colossians 4:10b)
--faithful servant (Acts 12:25)
--unfaithful servant—caused division (Acts 13:13)
--restored servant (2 Timothy 4:11)
Jesus Justus (Colossians 4:11)
--common name
--exalted name
Epaphras (Colossians 4:12-13)
--fellow companion
--prayer warrior
Luke (Colossians 4:14)
--beloved physician
--Spirit-filled writer
Demas (Colossians 4:14)
--faithful servant
--fallen sinner (2 Timothy 4:10)
The Others (Colossians 4:15)
Conclusion: With Whom Do You Best Identify?
- Tychicus—excited about telling the Good News
- Onesimus—have a past but has a passion
- Aristarchus—faithful in difficult circumstances
- John Mark—started out faithful then failed now restored
- Epaphras—it’s all about Jesus
- Demas—about to go the way of the world
- Luke—started well; will be there till the very end
- The Others—faithful even if it means you are not recognized
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