1. The passage discusses letting the peace of Christ rule in one's heart and being thankful. 2. It also talks about letting the word of Christ dwell richly within oneself and teaching and admonishing one another with wisdom. 3. The passage closes by saying to do everything in the name of Jesus and giving thanks to God.

1. ThankfulColossians 3:15-17 David Clayton 2009

2. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 David Clayton 2009

3. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 David Clayton 2009

4. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as teach and admonish one another with all wisdom . . . Colossians 3:16 David Clayton 2009

5. and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 David Clayton 2009

6. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Fatherthrough him. Colossians 3:17 David Clayton 2009

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9. Word of Christ dwell in me

10. Name of Christ honor by meTHANKFUL GRATITUDE GIVING THANKS Colossians 3:15-17 David Clayton 2009

11. Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5-7 David Clayton 2009

12. But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Colossians 3:8 David Clayton 2009

13. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.Colossians 3:9-10 David Clayton 2009

14. Since, then, you have been raised with Christ,Colossians 3:1 David Clayton 2009

15. . . . set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 David Clayton 2009

16. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.Colossians 3:1-2 David Clayton 2009

17. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.Colossians 3:3 David Clayton 2009

18. When Christ, who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.Colossians 3:1-4 David Clayton 2009

19. you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self …Colossians 3:10 David Clayton 2009

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21. Romans 5:12-21 David Clayton 2009

22. you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.Colossians 3:10 David Clayton 2009

23. you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.Colossians 3:10 David Clayton 2009

24. you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.Colossians 3:10 David Clayton 2009

25. Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.Colossians 3:12 David Clayton 2009

26. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.Colossians 3:13 David Clayton 2009

27. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.Colossians 3:14 David Clayton 2009

28. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 David Clayton 2009

29. THANKFUL 1. Christ brings peace to a restless, divided, rebellious, or guilty heart.2. The Word of Christ dwelling richly in me gives courage, direction, power, and comfort.3. God gives me the capacity to express my heart through songs that deeply touch my spirit, challenge, inspire, and lifts me.4. Everyday, Everywhere, I get to honor the name of the Lord Jesus through my words and actions which hopefully, will lead others to Christ.