In Sermon Illustrations: "Colossians 1:1-6:1"

John 14:6 – "Jesus Told Him, ‘i Am The Way, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

John 14:6 – “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” This is so hard for prideful people to accept. Elaine Pagels (author of The Templar Revelation: Secret Guardians of the True Identity of Christ) says she had an epiphany while ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Tags: False Teaching

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

During World War I A Protestant Chaplain With The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

During World War I a Protestant chaplain with the American troops in Italy became a friend of a local Roman Catholic priest. In time, the chaplain who moved on with his unit was killed. The priest heard of his death and asked military authorities if the chaplain could be buried in the cemetery ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

When I Was Growing Up In L.a. (Lower Alabama) We ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

When I was growing up in L.A. (Lower Alabama) we usually had four or five dogs and cats to claim as our pets. By virtue of being the oldest child, my older sister, Judy, demanded the right to name all our pets. (First-born siblings can be control-freaks as the rest of us know). We had a dog that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Baptist

There Was An Elderly Woman, Who Resided Next To ...  PRO

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on May 28, 2003

There was an elderly woman, who resided next to an affirmed atheist, in an older suburb. This woman received a meager social security survivor’s benefit. Although, her finances only afforded her not even the most basic meal plans, daily she would open her windows to give thanks & prayer unto GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Tags: Prayer Answered

Denomination: Baptist

Concrete Love  PRO

Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jun 10, 2003

CONCRETE LOVE Pastor Joel Gregory tells the story of a seminary professor who taught the Christian graces of love and forbearance for forty years until he retired. Occupying himself in his retirement years, he poured a new concrete driveway to his house. Finished, he went in to rest and get a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Tags: Patience, Forgiveness General, Forbearance, Christian Values

Denomination: Baptist

Maggies Poem  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Maggies Poem Do you know, do you understand, That you represent Jesus to me? Do you know, do you understand, that when you treat me with gentleness It raises the question in my mind that maybe He is gentle too? Maybe He isn’t someone who laughs when I hurt. Do you know, do you understand that when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Black Man And A White Man Were Driving Down ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 8, 2003

A black man and a white man were driving down the road, debating the topic of whether Jesus was black or white. On and on they went. Back and forth. "He was white" says the white guy, "because he was jewish, and the shroud confirms, that he was caucasian. "No he was black." says the black man. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Tags: Racism

Back In The Fifteenth Century, In A Tiny Village ...  PRO

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children. To keep food on the table the father, a goldsmith by profession, worked almost eighteen hours a day at his trade and any other paying chore he could find in the neighborhood. Despite their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Man With The Rags  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

THE OLD MAN WITH THE RAGS A beggar lived near the king’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted outside the palace gate. The king was giving a great dinner. Anyone dressed in royal garments are welcome. The beggar went on his way. He looked at the rags he was wearing and sighed. Slowly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10

Tags: Confession Of Sin, Repentance

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Sunday School Teacher Asked His Class, "If I ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

A Sunday School teacher asked his class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?” “NO!” the children all answered. “If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would that get ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Tags: Heaven, Kids, Second Coming, Salvation

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Child-Like Faith  PRO

Contributed by Mark Evans on Mar 24, 2005

A CHILD-LIKE FAITH: My daughter was four years old and about to see her first Easter play. Like most little girls at Easter, she was all decked out in her flowered outfit, patent leather shoes, matching purse, white lace gloves, and to top it all off – her beautiful Easter hat. As the play ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist

A. W. Tozer Said, "The Most Important Thought ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2007

A. W. Tozer said, "The most important thought anyone can have is a correct ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Goes That Jesus Returned To Heaven ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The story goes that Jesus returned to heaven following His death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb and the angels gathered around Him in amazement. Finally, Gabriel spoke up, “Master, you suffered terribly down there. Do they know and appreciate the extent of your sacrifice?” “No,” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14-20

Tags: Evangelism How To

Juliette Comes Home From An Exhausting Day. She ...

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007

Juliette comes home from an exhausting day. She wants and needs to share her feelings about the day. She says, "There is so much to do; I don't have any time to myself.¨ Chris says, You should quit that job. You don't have to work so hard. Find something you like to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Tags: Marriage, Understanding, Impatience, Patience, Empathy  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Satan Is A Terrible Taskmaster. Here's A Helpful ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2008

Satan is a terrible taskmaster. Here’s a helpful quotation which summarizes his deceit: ‘He promises the best, but pays with the worst; he promises honour and pays with disgrace; he promises pleasure and pays with pain; he promises profit and pays with loss; he promises life and pays with death’ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers, Serve With Intensity  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Fathers, Serve With Intensity" The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The second is to live a life that serves with intensity. Colossians 3:23-24 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Tags: Service, Father, Father's Day, Legacy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility" The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The fourth is to succeed with humility. Colossians 3:21 says, "...as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidences Of ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Evidences of Salvation Repentance The truths relating to man’s acceptance of God’s great salvation are reflected through repentance, faith and obedience. The apostle Paul’s prayer for the church in Colosse was, “…That [they] live a life ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Deck

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 12, 2008

BUILDING A DECK I have been building a deck in my backyard this summer, right now I am placing the finishing touches on it. Before I built my deck, I looked through different deck plans, and compared the different kinds of deck materials and figured out pretty much what I needed. Then I went to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Tags: Ministry, Motivation, Pride

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distracted

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008

DISTRACTED One morning a farmer told his wife that he was going out to pluck the ripen fruits from his field. He got off to an early start so he could warm up the truck. He needed more petrol, so he went to the store to get it. On the way to the store he noticed the pigs weren’t fed. So he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Tags: Focus, Worldliness, Distraction

Denomination: Independent/Bible