ppa “Risen with Christ” nust Pastor Ashley B. Vaughn, D. Min. Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 (NKJ) Ce. ave ~ the fie 4 Vv tO are Lee, is a nCe ren %G,_ f -— V. 1: If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. V. 2: Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. V. 3: For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. V. 4: When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory Yr Of tion uth 1 as in role Ary, irch the ctor 0 a I. Il. Paul Challenges us to Look Alive a. “If” then you were raised with Christ” Ill, IV. 1zes and the — he ven ers y of the “If” is the Biggest Little Word in the World Two Great Commandments (vy. 1-2) a. “Seek those things which are above”’ b. “Set your affection on things above” i. What we love tells who we are (Matt 6 21) il. What are you seeking in life? iii. What has first place in your heart? Two Great Consolations a. b. c. d. “For you are dead” We are dead to sin and alive in God (Rom 6 11) Weare crucified with Christ, yet alive in Him (Gal 2 20) “Your life is hid with Christ in God”’ i. All the treasures of wisdom are hidden Christ (Col 2 3) Continued on page 6 (5) in