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A New Look @ Colossians
Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 7, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. "Christ's True Messenger"
Contributed on Jan 7, 2008
Sermon 1 in a study in Colossians
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” In our study in Philippians I briefly brought to your attention, the frequency with which Paul enjoyed ...read more
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2. "Gospel Fruit" Part 1
Contributed on Jan 14, 2008
Sermon 2 in a study in Colossians
“I want you to know by this letter that we here are constantly praying for you, and whenever we do we thank God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ because you believe in Christ Jesus and because you are showing true Christian love towards other Christians. We know that you are showing these ...read more
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3. "Gospel Fruit" Part 2
Contributed on Jan 21, 2008
Sermon 3 in a study in Colossians
“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing ...read more
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4. "Redemption And Forgiveness"
Contributed on Jan 28, 2008
Sermon 4 in a study in Colossians
“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Every Zorro or Robin Hood movie I’ve ever seen, and I think I’ve ...read more
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5. "Christ: Preeminent"
Contributed on Feb 6, 2008
Sermon 5 in a study in Colossians
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all ...read more
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6. "The Completeness Of The Reconciliation"
Contributed on Feb 12, 2008
Sermon 6 in a study in Colossians
“For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.” We must be careful, in coming to a new lesson ...read more
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7. "Preaching Perdition And Paradise"
Contributed on Feb 19, 2008
Sermon 7 in a study in Colossians
“And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, 22 yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach— 23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and ...read more
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8. "In War No One Fights Alone"
Contributed on Mar 24, 2008
Sermon 8 in a study in Colossians
“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full ...read more
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9. "Free And Made Full In Him"
Contributed on Apr 4, 2008
Sermon 9 in a study in Colossians
“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made ...read more
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10. "Removals"
Contributed on Apr 8, 2008
Sermon 10 in a study in Colossians
“…and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from ...read more
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11. "Priorities"
Contributed on May 1, 2008
Sermon 11 in a study in Colossians
“Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in ...read more
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12. "The Fixed Position Of The Believer"
Contributed on May 5, 2008
Sermon 12 in a study in Colossians
“Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our ...read more
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13. "The Body Of This Death"
Contributed on May 8, 2008
Sermon 13 in a study in Colossians
“Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were ...read more
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14. "Coming To The End Of Ourselves"
Contributed on May 12, 2008
Sermon 14 in a study in Colossians
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all ...read more
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15. "The Word Residing In The Church"
Contributed on May 19, 2008
Sermon 15 in a study in Colossians
“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to ...read more
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16. "The Conduct Of The New Man"
Contributed on Jun 23, 2008
Sermon 17 in a study in Colossians
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; 4 that I may make it clear in ...read more
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17. "Legacy Of The Unapplauded
Contributed on Jun 27, 2008
Sermon 18 (and final) in a study in Colossians
“As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;” Have you ever ...read more