New Life Church Morning Worship
April 14, A.D. 2013
Colossians 3:18-21 "Pursuing Holiness in the Family"

Introduction: Purpose from Peter and Reinforcement from Paul 
1 Peter 2:9-3:15 and Epesians 5:19- 6:9. Other pertinent passages for instruction: Deuteronomy 6:5-9, Psalm 78, especially vss. 1-8, 2 Timothy 2:1,2

I.  Why Must I Submit to HIM!?
A. Ordained at creation
	Note: the divine order precedes the Fall!

B. The most beautiful bride

II. No Going Numb, No Rule of Thumb!
A. Weaker vessel?

B. The most loving Bridegroom

III.  What Would Jesus Do? Here is What He Did!
A. Keeping our theology straight

B. A challenge regarding youth ministry

IV. Don't Chop Down, Rather Irrigate the Olive Plants!

A. Dad, the buck stops with you!

B. Know your catechism

Conclusion: Psalm 128