The Need of Every Man

Morning Worship
Colossians 1:27-29

1.  Every man needs to know the Savior.
     Him we preach
      a.  Christ alone is the answer to every man's greatest need-reconciliation with God.
      b.  Christ alone is the assurance to every man's destiny-He is our hope of glory.

2.  Every man needs to get Serious (about serious things).
     ...warning [admonish] every man
     Colossians 3:16
      a.  Every man should be serious about pursuing God's will.
      b.  Every man should be serious about living to God's glory.

3.  Every man needs to learn the Scriptures.
     ...teaching every man in all wisdom
     Colossians 2:1-3
      a.  Every saved man needs to learn of the preeminence of Christ.  Matthew 17:1-5
      b.  Every saved man needs to learn his position in Christ.  Ephesians 1:1-14

4.  Every man needs to grow Spiritually.
     ...that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus
      a.  Spiritual growth is possible.
           2nd Peter 3:17-18
      b.  Spiritual growth is normal.
           1st Peter 2:2
      c.  Spiritual growth is not accidental.
           1st Timothy 4:8