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  • Kamau N'Namdi avatar

    Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

    Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
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    Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

    “ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    The Truth Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    Learn about the Resurrection. The Reservation. The Revealing and the Receiving. How will you stand at the judgment seat of Christ?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    The Need For Faithfulness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 19,557 views

    God wants His people to be faithful in their prayer life.

    COL.1:7; 4:12 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN PRAYER" * Some of God’s choicest servants are unknown to us. * There are many unsung heroes of the faith. * Tonight I want us to look at the example of such a man. * His name? Epaphras * As we think about the need for faithfulness, I hope that we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    One Of A Kind

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    Overview of Colossians

    "One Of A Kind!" A verse by verse study of The Book of Colossians History holds the names of world-changers. Men and women whose efforts have left an indelible mark upon those of us who remain. They have forever affected society -- some for good, others for ill. They came from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Arthur Potter avatar

    Colossians 1:1-8

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
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    "The faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven."

    Colossians 1:1-8 Col 1 – Paul called to be an apostle by Jesus, Acts 26:16; Paul became an servant Eph 3:7 He is then commissioned and empowered to be a messenger of God to the Gentiles. Rom. 11:13. Paul needs to call attention to this because this letter is going to an environment where the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Parks avatar

    Whatever Happened To Hope

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
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    There is no doubt in Hope.

    Whatever Happened To Hope? (Note this text was used with the power pont slide available at Sermon Central) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) What Is It? "Thus ELPIDZEIN means expectation with the nuance of counting upon... If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Grace Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
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    Paul - wrote this letter to let the Colossian Christians know, and to let every generation and culture since the first century, know in no uncertain terms - that Jesus Christ is enough!!!! Jesus, is ALL we will ever NEED!!! (Jesus is Enough - part 1)

    "HIS Grace Is Enough!" Jesus Is Enough Part One Colossians 1:1-8 Today we are going to begin a new series on the book of Colossians. We will spend the next seven Sundays digging into this book. Question; Have you ever wondered -- IS Jesus enough? Listen; We live in a world - much like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF

    BIG IDEA: PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF (:1-2) GREETING A. Author 1. Paul – The Authority of Leadership – His Divine Calling a. Based on his elevated office = “apostle of Jesus Christ” 1) elevated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How Truth Works Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
     | 11,146 views

    There are lots of reasons why people are rejecting the faith. Here’s the number one reason. People are rejecting the Bible and its truths because our lives are so ineffective. Here’s why truth doesn’t work: Who you are speaks so loudly that I can’t hea

    Josh McDowell tells about a conversation with Amber, a 16 year old girl – a Christian from a solid youth group. “Is it wrong to engage in premarital sex?” “Well, I believe it’s wrong for me.” “But do you believe that the Bible teaches that premarital sex is wrong for everyone?” Amber’s eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 33,352 views

    How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

    OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    In Christ You Are Complete Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,167 views

    To look at the three things the church in Colossae was known for: faith, hope and love. Has introduction to book of Colossians

    In Christ You are Complete Colossians 1:3-8 The city of Colossae- Colossae use to sit in the Lycus valley near the Lycus river. It had been a city of great wealth, known for it’s wool and dyeing skills. It was a large city in 5 B.C., but had been eclipsed by the larger town of Hierapolis and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #1 Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    Paul gives thanks for the church and his prayer for the church.

    COLOSSIANS #1 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) COLOSSAE A city of commercial importance on the Lycus in Phrygia, about twelve miles above Laodicea. The most competent commentators think that the Christian church there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Talton avatar

    If You Can't Say Anthing Nice...

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    This message is an introduction to the book of Colossians. It gives the history of its establishment through the eyes of Epaphras. It also deals with using our tongues to uplift others.

    March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:1-8 “If you can’t say anything nice…” INTRODUCTION As parents, one of the first things that we teach our children is the phrase, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good phrase to live by. This morning, I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Gospel Message

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    This sermon demonstrates why the gospel message makes Christ supreme over every other religious leader.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in The Gospel Message Colossians 1:1-14 September 2, 2001 Intro: A. [Nobel Nominee Says All Religions Are Equal, Citation: S.A. Mawhorr, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Illinois) (1-5-00), p.1] At a January 4, 2000 interfaith dialogue in the Chicago suburbs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Be Great In Little Things

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    Christian responsibility of leaders

    Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In Paul’s day it was neither large nor important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican