LIVING LIKE A CHRISTIAN

Introduction:

A. Where To Turn?

1. When someone wants to know what a Christian is?

2. When a new Christian needs help adjusting?

3. When you need a quick reminder?

B. How Does A Christian Think An Act?

Body: Colossians 3: 1 - 17

I. Where Is Your Mind?

A. Raised with Christ.

B. Seeking Higher Things.

C. Set On Things Above.

II. The Old Character.

A. Destroyed Deeds.

1. Illicit sexual satisfaction.

2. Lustful luxurious living based upon impure motives.

3. Overly emotional, passion filled living.

4. Craving, longing desire for evil or the forbidden.

5. Fraud, extortion, greediness.

B. Displaced Dispositions.

1. Indignation, temper, agitation which controls thoughts.

2. Passionate, inflamed, seething anger.

3. Malice, ill-will.

4. Slander, speech injurious to another's good name.

5. Foul, low, obscene speech.

6. Speaking falsehoods, deceiving.

III. The New Character.

A. Treat one another appropriately.

B. Wear love.

C. Let peace rule.

D. Be thankful.

E. Word of Christ dwells within.

F. Do all to Christ's glory.

Conclusion:

A. Which Describes You The Best?

1. A life hidden in Christ and in tune with the spiritual nature.

2. A life of resurrected atrocities.

B. What Will Be Your Destiny?

1. Suffering the Wrath of God.

2. Holy and beloved by the Lord.