New Life Church Morning Worship, February 10, A.D. 2013
5th of 14 Planned Messages on Colossians 
Colossians 1:24 - 2:1 "The Sufferings and Labors of the Gospel"

Intro: Believers IN...servants OF the Gospel

I. Rejoicing in Suffering

A. A steady theme, a few examples

	B. A few words on an horrible misinterpretation 

C. The suffering has a purpose – NOT always visible or obvious!

D. What is YOUR stewardship?

II. The Mystery: Christ in You

A. Hidden in the past to Jew and Gentile
	1. By centuries of wandering afar
	2. By centuries of dullness

B. Revealed to saints: Morning Star, Dawn, Full Day

C. "Him we preach"

III. The Labors of the Gospel

A. "The other Lord's prayer" answered and being answered

B. These riches make all the suffering worth it - Jacob's example

C. Our source of strength for working

IV. Conclusion: Are we working with and agonizing with Jesus?