THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST

Introduction:

A. Who Or What Is Number One For You?

1. Hertz, Coca-Cola, a certain team?

2. Mother, father, spouse, child?

3. Power, prestige, respect, possessions, money?

B. Who Is Supposed To Be Number One? Christ!

Body: Colossians 1: 13 - 20

I. Deliverance

A. Delivered from darkness.

B. Carried into the kingdom.

C. Gave us redemption.

1. Through the blood of Jesus.

2. The forgiveness of sins.

II. Deity

A. The image of God.

B. Over all creation.

1. Created all things - both visible and invisible.

a. All things THROUGH Him.

b. All things FOR Him.

2. He is before (ahead of) all things.

3. All things consist (exist, set up) in Him.

C. Over the church.

1. The head of the body.

2. The beginning.

3. The most important from the dead.

III. Dwelling

A. All the fullness.

1. The completeness of all things.

2. The fulfillment of all things.

B. All the reconciliation.

C. Peace through His blood.

Conclusion:

A. Who Do You Look Up To?

1. A special person that made a difference in your life?

2. A guru that has many wise teachings?

3. Jesus - the only way, the only truth, the only life?

B. Your Answer Will Have Eternal Ramifications.