Randy McCarthy read from Colossianss chapter 2 and spoke using the theme “Substance Not Shadow“
Firstborn of every Creature | Opening the Door
Mark Hasenmyer read from Colossians chapter 1 and spoke about the Firstborn.
Colossians 1:14-15 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature
Vernon Johnson spoke using theme: God must open a door of utterance in order for a man to preach the gospel.
Colossians 4:2-4 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ
Referenced Scriptures: [Matthew 9:35-38, Romans 10:1-4, 1:16-17, Isaiah 6:1-7, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 14:27-28, 16:6-10, 1Corinthians 16:8-9, 2Cor 2:12-, Revelation 3:7-8]
Allen Daniels gave closing comments.
Bethlehem PB of Oklahoma City Annual Meeting – 2023
July 9, Sunday Morning
Out with the Old; In with the New
Allen Daniels read from Hebrews chapters 7 & 8 and spoke using the theme “Out with the Old; In with the New”.
Referenced Scriptures: [Colossians chapter 3, Exodus chapters 19 & 20, 2Corinthians chapter 3]
The Preeminence of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3)
Randy McCarthy read from Colossians chapter 3 and spoke about The Preeminence of Jesus Christ. He gave a comparison between the problems the people of Colossae were enduring and the state of the modern world. He then spoke again about Submission (Col 3:18-25)
See also: The Purpose and Power of Submission (from June 5)
Colossians 3:1-3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
The Purpose and Power of Submission
Randy McCarthy spoke about the Purpose and Power of Submission.
Referenced Scriptures: [Colossians 3:18-25,1-4, Colossians 4:1, Colossians 1:3-6,9-18, Ephesians 5:21-25]

