Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 20, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God’s truth, disciple God’s people, delight in God’s Son, and display God’s glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Main Point:  You can’t live the Christian life alone, so partner together with faithful friends and Christlike coworkers for the kingdom of God.

1.  Paul’s Couriers [Colossians 4:7–9]
      A.  Tychicus:  The Faithful Servant
      B.  Onesimus:  The Forgiven Sinner

2.  Paul’s Coworkers [Colossians 4:10–14]
      A.  Three Jewish Coworkers
            1)  Aristarchus: The Fellow Sufferer
            2)  Mark:  The Future Surprise
            3)  Jesus Justus: The Fearless Stalwart
      B.  Three Gentile Coworkers
            1)  Epaphras:  The Fierce Struggler
            2)  Luke:  The Foreign Specialist
            3)  Demas:  The Future Scandal

3.  Paul’s Correspondence [Colossians 4:15–18]
      A.  Greet the Churches
      B.  Read My Letters
      C.  Complete Your Ministry
      D.  Remember My Chains
      E.  Grace Be with You