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All Eyes on JesusColossians 3:1-2January 12, 2014Today\u2019s Goal: To remind/encourage each of us in what God has called us to be and to do: All Eyes on Jesus! Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2Application: 1)Get rid of anything that hinders you in the race2)Persevere: the tendency is to want to quit 3)Keep our sights on the goal: all Eyes on Jesus4)As Jesus laid down His life with joy, so must weColossians 2:6-3:2: 2:6-7: You started with Christ, carry on with Christ2:8-23: The Jesus + Anything Heresy 3:1-2: The SolutionSince, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.App: All Eyes on Jesus! 2:9-10: Fullness (pleroma) Fullness: to make something full or complete. Jesus + Nothing = FullnessWhoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 (Ref. Philippians 2:5-11)How we want to disciple Summit folks:Encounter God \u2013 The people of God will encounter God through worship and the teaching of the Word at Summit Church.Equip Believers \u2013 The people of God will be equipped through ministries and discipleship at Summit Church.Encourage Life \u2013 The people of God will be encouraged in life through outreach, fellowship, service and Life Groups at Summit Church.All Eyes on Jesus!What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?