The Church We Want to Be | Colossians 3:11-17

Summary

In a world that is becoming naturally divisive we cling to the union we have not just in Christ individually but also collectively with the church. Looking at Colossians 3:11-17, Paul gives us clarity on how the church should relate to and bear with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. We, as the people of Watermark Community Church, should be compelling community because of the radical transformation power of the gospel. As we approach the 25th anniversary of this church, there’s no better time for us to evaluate if we are where God wants us to be.

Questions to Consider

• What are you dividing over that doesn’t make sense?
• Where is there Christlike character missing from your life?
• Are you the problem or the problem solver?
• Are you known for love?
• Do you treasure God’s word?
• Is Jesus calling every shot in your life?

Discussing and Applying the Sermon

• After personally working through the questions to consider, what did the Lord reveal to you? Take some time to share with your community group this week.
• What does the reality of being in Christ not just individually, but collectively with the Church, mean to you?
• What Christlike characteristic from Colossians 3:12 did the Lord reveal as deficient in your life? Confess it to your community group and pray the Spirit would transform you in that area.
• What step can you take this week to treasure the Word of God more intentionally?