All You Need Is Jesus Part 5 Our Victorious Christ

Colossians 3: 1-11
November 14, 2010


“…..set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.” Colossians 3:11

The Heart of the Matter
Christ’s ascension is indisputable proof of His triumphant victory. If we are going to have overcoming victory in our lives there are things we must grasp and things we must release.

To Live a Victorious Christian Life You Must:

1. Desire the Realities of Heaven.
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. V. 1

2. Dwell on Heavenly, Eternal Things.
Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. Vv. 2, 3

3. Destroy Sinful, Earthly Things.
“So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.” V. 5

4. Dress in Your New Nature.
“Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.” V. 10



Questions of the Week
1. What things of this world compete with God and His plan for your life?
How can you be victorious?

2. How can dwelling on heavenly, eternal things help you live a victorious life?

3. Does it make sense to trust God with our eternity and not trust Him with the uncertainties of tomorrow or the storms of today? What lifeboats do you need to cut loose?

4. If it’s true that “the clothes make the man”, what spiritual articles of clothing do you need to wear more often?