New Life Church Morning Worship, February 10, A.D. 2013
6th of 14 Planned Messages on Colossians 
Colossians 2:1 - 9  "Steadfast in Him"

Introduction Paul's agonizing revisited...why the agony?

I. Real Church Growth 
A. Begins with strong church roots

B. Continues in the same Spirit by which it began

C. Must include orderliness..."let all things be done decently and in order"

II. Weeds and Cancers also Grow
A. A threat to steadfastness and growth in Colossae

B. What such threats confront us today? Four examples...

III. The Fullness and the Deity of Jesus Christ: Jesus is all you need!
A. The mystery within the mystery: "I and the Father are One"

B. All treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Him

IV. Conclusion and Main Proposition: Take this home