Do all in the name of Jesus

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (Colossians 3:17) ~~~~~~~~~~~ This sermon was preached online for Providence Chapel Northampton. ~~~~~~~~~~~ *1/ A vital prerequisite to our text. 2/ Doing all in the name of the Lord Jesus. 3/ Giving thanks to God by the Lord Jesus.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on the imperative to live all aspects of life—words, deeds, and prayers—under the lordship of Christ, grounded in the reality of being spiritually risen with Him. It emphasizes that true Christian living begins with a personal, transformative union with Christ, confirmed by the Holy Spirit, and not merely by outward imitation of godly behaviour. The believer's daily actions, whether in work, relationships, or public life, must be done in Christ's name, reflecting His character, guided by Scripture, and motivated by love and humility rather than self-glory. This outward witness is inseparable from an inward posture of continual gratitude, where all blessings are acknowledged as flowing from the Father through the Son, and every act of service is offered as worship. Ultimately, the passage calls for a holistic life of submission, dependence, and thanksgiving, where Christ's preeminence is not confined to worship but permeates every sphere of existence.