When I first began to think of preaching for you these days, my intention was to look through the entire letter of Paul to the Colossians and hit the high points of that letter. As I began to work more specifically in preparation for this event, I decided that was altogether too expansive. What I needed to do was to be more focused. So, during this time I am with you, I am going to focus on just the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the church at Colossi.

In the services this morning I am going to be talking about the gospel. Tonight I am going to talk about the church. At 11:00 am tomorrow my theme is “Call to Finish What is Finished,” and then Monday night – hopefully this will be the climax, because I believe it is the core not only of this message of Paul to the Colossians, along with…