Colossians 3:1-11: The NEW Life in Christ... Putting Off the OLD Ways

In this sermon, Pastor Matt delves into Colossians 3, transitioning from doctrinal teaching to practical Christian living. He emphasizes that right beliefs should lead to right behavior, focusing on seeking "the things that are above, where Christ is" (Col. 3:1). The pastor explains that this heavenly focus should produce an earthly difference in believers' lives. Pastor Matt outlines two lists of sins that Christians must "put to death" (Col. 3:5) or "put away" (Col. 3:8): personal sins like sexual immorality and covetousness and social sins like anger and slander. He stresses that these practices belong to the old self, which has been replaced by the new self in Christ. The sermon concludes with practical steps for living out this new identity, including starving sinful appetites, focusing on God's Word, seeking the Holy Spirit's help, and learning contentment.