Gospel City Church

Colossians 4:11-13 // Kingdom Work

Paul uses a phrase in Colossians 4:11 when he identifies three of his fellow countrymen who had joined his ministry team; he labels them his "coworkers for the kingdom of God." In this message we take a brief look at the nature of work, the kingdom of God, and how those two ideas are connected.

Colossians 4:10b // Overcoming Failure

Failure is a part of life. It is inevitable. Everyone fails. But not everyone recovers from their failures and overcomes them. Mark was somebody who did. In this message we look at what the Apostle Paul wrote to the Colossians concerning Mark and we learn some valuable lessons about overcoming failure.

Colossians 4:10a // Greetings From Prison

Paul allocates one half verse to mentioning his fellow prisoner Aristarchus. And he uses these few words at the front end of Colossians 4:10 to relay a message from Aristarchus to the believers at Colossae. And the message is this: Greetings! In this sermon we take a look at the significance of the New Testament greeting and we draw out an implication for our lives by looking at the circumstances that Aristarchus sends his greetings from.

Colossians 4:9 // Who God Says We Are

Onesimus comes back home. The backstory behind his leaving Colossae and his return to it is fascinating. And it teaches us a valuable lesson about who we are in Christ. 

Colossians 4:7-8 // Christian Commendation

Tychicus was sent by Paul to deliver his letter to the Colossians. And in that letter, Paul wrote about Tychicus, commending him to the church at Colossae. Why did Paul do that? And what are the implications of Tychicus' commendation for Christians today?

Colossians 4:6 // Backyard Evangelism - Part 2

Are you a Christian who wants to be used by God when it comes to leading outsiders into the Kingdom of Heaven? In this message we take a look at how Paul instructed the believers in Colossae to engage with those outside the church. The instructions are timeless. Every believer today would do well to take Paul's words to heart. 

Colossians 4:5 // Backyard Evangelism - Part 1

Most Christians are not called by God to travel to distant lands to bring the gospel to people who have yet to hear it. But that doesn't mean they aren't called to bring the gospel to people. Because they are! You don't need to hop on a plane to go and share the Good News about Jesus with someone. You can find people in your own backyard who need to hear the message that can save their lives. 

Colossians 4:3-4 // Paul's Prayer Request

In the opening of his letter to the Colossians Paul shared with them how he had been praying for them. Now, as the letter begins drawing to a close, Paul asks them to return the favor - he asks his brothers and sister in the church at Colossae if they would pray for him. Specifically, he asks them to pray for God's intervention in Paul's evangelistic efforts.