Sermon, July, 18, 2010 - Mature Christian Friendships
Colossians 4.7-18
Mature Christian Friendships
A. WHO ARE PAUL’S FRIENDS
1. Those who are with Paul
a. Friends being sent to Colossae [7-9]
b. Friends staying with Paul
1) His Jewish friends [10-11]
2) His Gentile friends [12-14]
2. Those who are not with Paul [15-17]
B. WHAT WILL CHARACTERIZE OUR FRIENDSHIPS
1. Communication [7-9]
2. Courtesy [9a]
3. Commitment [10a]
4. Clemency [10; Acts 15.36-40; 2 Tim 4.11]
5. Courage [11]
6. Cooperation [7, 10, 11]
7. Calling on God in prayer [12]
8. Concern [14; Phile 23-24; 2 Tim 4.10]
C. WHAT WE CAN ACCOMPLISH WITH OUR FRIENDS
1. Paul
2. Mark
3. Luke
John Olson
