A People on Mission: Part 2 (Colossians 4:2-6) - 8/17/25

Tabernacle Baptist Church
6 days ago
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INTRO

On mission, everyday, and everywhere
We have blueprint for EVERYDAY EVANGELISM

Pray First – vv. 2–3a

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us…

Continue steadfastly in prayer– to persist, remain devoted
Being watchful – to be watchful, stay awake. FOCUSED
With thanksgiving– thankful, grateful. You salvation and calling.
Prayer is where we must start.
Passionate, Purposeful, Persistent. Ephesians 6:18
Begin each day by praying for open doors, gospel awareness, and courage to speak.
PRAYING… FOR ME and FOR OTHERS. KINGDOM PRAYING

Seek Gospel Opportunities – vv. 3b-4

…that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ… that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.

Open Door. The opportunity to join God as He is working. Acts 14:27
The mystery of Christ– mystery; the gospel once hidden, now revealed
that I may make it clear – to make clear, visible, plain
We have the opportunity, because we HAVE what everyone needs… THE GOSPEL
Not just talk, but GOSPEL TALK. Romans 1:14-17 (last week)

Seize Gospel Moments – v. 5

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

Walk– to walk, live, conduct oneself)
Wisdom – wisdom; skillful application of truth
Making the best use of the time – to redeem, buy up, seize every opportunity

Strive for Gospel Relationships – v. 6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Let your speech always be gracious – grace, kindness, favor
seasoned with salt– salt; adds flavor, preserves truth
how you ought to answer each person– to answer, respond thoughtfully
1 Peter 3:15. Always be ready. Boldness. Gentleness. Patience.
It’s NOT about being right or winning an argument, it’s about someone receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through repentance and faith
Think about the long game, the most effective approach is relational and intentional. (Relationship-Confrontational)
Make disciples. Profession of Faith. Growth. Multiply.

THE WHAT NOW

The lost world is perishing, and we must think and live as people on mission. As Southern Baptists, we celebrate the lives and sacrifices of our missionaries, but the real question is, are we willing to live the same way in our own communities?