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Because I'm Raised to a New Life


Verde Valley Christian Church
Dec 12, 2021

Series: Filled, Complete, Whole
Title: "Because I'm Raised to a New Life"
Speaker: Jim Hammond

Colossians 3:1-4
So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

I. SEEK His KINGDOM

Colossians 3:1-2
So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

II. Seek, SET, Live

Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

III. Your Life is now HIDDEN with Christ

Colossians 3:3-4
For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

IV. Does Jesus have a place in your life?

Colossians 3:4
When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

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