Sermon: Summary

Today’s sermon focused on the theme of ‘Growing in Godliness’ as part of a series on the book of Colossians. Pastor Mike emphasized the importance of spiritual growth over physical growth, using Colossians 3:1-17 as a guide. The sermon outlined five keys to growing in godliness: thinking eternally, dying daily to our old nature, living differently by putting on the new self, loving genuinely, and surrendering willingly to God’s will. The message encouraged believers to move beyond mediocrity in their faith and to actively pursue a life that reflects Christ’s teachings.

  • Think Eternally
  • Die Daily
  • Live Differently
  • Love Genuinely
  • Surrender Willingly

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together today. As we gather to discuss Your Word, we ask for open hearts and minds. Help us to be receptive to the lessons You want us to learn and to grow in godliness. May Your Spirit guide our conversation and lead us closer to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Share: Get Talking

What’s one fun fact about an animal that you recently learned?

Study: Go Deeper

What does it mean to ‘think eternally’ and how can we apply this in our daily lives?

Why is it important to ‘die daily’ to our old nature, and what are some practical ways to do this?

How can we ‘live differently’ as Christians in today’s world?

What are the ‘Dirty Dozen’ and ‘Sacred Seven’ mentioned in the sermon, and how do they relate to our spiritual growth?

How does love play a role in growing in godliness?

Can you share a time when you had to surrender willingly to God’s will? What was the outcome?

What barriers do you think exist in our community that prevent us from living out the teachings in Colossians 3;1-17?

How can we as a group support each other in our journey to grow in godliness?

 

Support: Accountability & Application

This week, identify one area in your life where you need to ‘put off’ an old habit and ‘put on’ a new, godly one. Share your progress with a friend or group member for accountability.

How can we support and pray for you this week?

Closing Prayer

Lord, we thank You for the insights and encouragement we’ve received today. Help us to apply what we’ve learned and to grow in godliness. May we seek Your kingdom first in all that we do. Guide us as we strive to live out Your Word in our daily lives. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Additional Resources

KEY VERSES:

Colossians 3:1-17 / 2 Corinthians 4:18

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Spiritual growth requires intentional focus on eternal things.

Daily dying to our old nature is essential for living a godly life.

Living differently means actively putting on the new self in Christ.

Genuine love is the foundation of all godly attributes.

Surrendering to God’s will leads to peace and fulfillment.