Give Thanks

Title: Give Thanks
Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8
Introduction:
I. For hope (vs. 5)
A. Its close relatives

B.  Its heavenly home

C.  Its mode of transport

II. For the gospel
A. Its description (vs. 5c)

B.  Its distribution (vs. 6a) 

C.  Its location (vs. 6b)

D.  Its production (vs. 6c)

E.  Its revelation (vs 6d) 

IV. For the ministry
A. Of teaching (vs. 7a)

B.  With fellow servants (vs. 7b)

C.  With faithful service (vs. 7c)

D.  For the church (vs. 7d)   

E. With a lofty goal (vs. 8)

Conclusion: