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Colossians: In Christ Alone
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. The Good News About Jesus
Contributed on Feb 1, 2018
We need to bring the Good News about Jesus to our community.
THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT CHRIST Text: Col. 1:1-8 Introduction 1. Our world is desperately in need of some good news. Suzanne Jennings wrote this song in 1999: I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn My eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, ...read more
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2. A Pastor's Prayer
Contributed on Feb 21, 2018
As your Pastor I pray that you would know God more, and be strengthened in your faith.
A Pastor's Prayer Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: What do we know about the shepherd's life? It's a full time commitment. Sheep are helpless to defend themselves against attack from their natural enemies: lions, bears, wolves, hyenas and foxes which can come in both the day and ...read more
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3. Getting A New Wardrobe
Contributed on Jun 5, 2018
We need to take off our old life and put on our new one.
Getting A New Wardrobe Text: Col. 3:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Ten months ago, I had a life changing even; I had bariatric surgery. As of today I have lost 133 lbs. As a result, I have had to have an entirely new wardrobe (several times). I can't wear the clothes I used to wear, ...read more
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4. Getting A New Wardrobe Part 2
Contributed on Jun 28, 2018
Let's clothe ourselves with things that never go out of style.
GETTING A NEW WARDROBE PART 2 Text: Col. 3:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Fashion is made to become unfashionable. 2. Fashion is kind of like the weather in Ohio; if you don't like stick around a few minuets it will change! 3. Recently Tina and I were having a conversation with our ...read more
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5. Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church
Contributed on Jul 25, 2018
Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.
TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans ...read more
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6. Family Matters
Contributed on Jul 25, 2018
It's time to turn the family back to Jesus.
FAMILY MATTERS Text: Col. 3:18-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: When a national random sample of 1,000 adults was asked about the morality of eight family-related behaviors, large majorities of the public claimed that five of those behaviors are acceptable either because they are "morally ...read more
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7. Integrity At Work
Contributed on Jul 25, 2018
We need to work as if we were working for Jesus.
Integrity At Work Text: Col. 3:22-4:1 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote: Francis Bacon: It is not what men eat but what they digest that makes them strong; Not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; Not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; Not what we ...read more
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8. A Small Circle Of Friends: Part 1
Contributed on Aug 15, 2018
If we are going to accomplish anything in this life it will take the help of our friends.
A SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: PART 1 Text: Col. 4:7-11 Introduction 1. "And Someone died for all your friends but even better yet He lives again. And if this song does not make sense to you, I hope His Spirit slips on through, He loves you. He loves you, He loves you" (A Song For A Small Circle ...read more