UNSUNG HEROES :7-18 Colossians 4:7-9 “Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him , our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has …”

“Unsung Heroes” Colossians 4:9-12 “taken place here. Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him), and who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. , who is one …”

“Unsung Heroes” Colossians 4:12-14 “of you, a servant of Jesus greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does .” (ESV)

“Unsung Heroes” UNSUNG HEROES Colossians 4:7-18 Tychicus—Faithful “Tychicus … He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts.” (4:7)

“Unsung Heroes” Onesimus—Useful “Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother who is one of you.” (4:9) “Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful … I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart.” (Philemon 11-12)

“Unsung Heroes” Aristarchus—Compassionate “Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you …” (4:10)

“Unsung Heroes” —Transformed “… and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him) ...” (4:10)

“Unsung Heroes” Justus—Encouraging “… And Jesus who is called Justus … has been a comfort to me.” (4:11)

“Unsung Heroes” Epaphras—Hard Working “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and full assured in all the will of God. For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you ...” (4:13)

“Unsung Heroes” Luke—Beloved Companion “Luke the beloved physician greets you …” (4:14)

“Unsung Heroes” Why write about these people? • Ministry is not supposed to be done “solo” • The secret to success is in team work • God needs all kinds of people working together • God has a ministry for you • Your past is not an indication of your future usefulness “Unsung Heroes” Demas—Loved the World “… as does Demas.” (4:14)

“Demas, in love with this present world has deserted me …” (2 Tim 4:10)

“Unsung Heroes” UNSUNG HEROES Colossians 4:7-18