Sermons on Colossians 1:7:

Colossians 1:1-8

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 6, 2001

"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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Introduction Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanks For The Memories Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001

The church at Colossae was wrought with problems in theology and philosophy but still Paul heard some good things about them. This morning, listen to Paul as he says, Thanks for the memories …”

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES © 2001 Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1:1-14 This morning we being a short series of messages entitled, NO MATTER THE QUESTION: Jesus is the Answer! We will use the short book of Colossians as our source. This obscure city, located 100 miles east of the Ephesus had once been a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mark #10: Uncommon Prayer Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 24, 2001

This sermon underlines the utmost importance of prayer.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #10: Uncommon Prayer Colossians 1:3-14 August 26, 2001 Intro: A. [The Giver’s Big Hands, Citation: Brian Harris, Mt. Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand] A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Gospel Message

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2001

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Great In Little Things

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Big Picture

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's vision for our lives involves much more than what we can see before us.

The Big Picture Colossians 1:1-15 Anyone who has any ambitions of accomplishing something truly monumental needs first and foremost to have the "big picture" in clear view. When Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1507 to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he didn't just pick ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 1

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. We were introduced last week to the two understandings of the term "church" as presented in the New Testament: a. the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, that great assembly of all the saints who have ever lived, and b. the Church P __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, the communio sanctorum, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

The Need For Faithfulness In Prayer Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:7, Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Others Series

Contributed by Randy Myers on Apr 9, 2003

Paul shares three ways to pray for other more effectively.

We are starting a new series entitled, "Making a Difference Our World." We will be going through the book of Colossians. If you have a Bible, turn with me to Col 1. There is is something within all of us that wants to make a difference. It not a de-sire to be a super star or famous, it is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Time To Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

When we think of God’s work in the lives of other believers, we should be moved to thankfulness for the faith, hope, and love that we see demonstrated in Christ followers.

Taking Time to Give Thanks Several weeks ago, when we were organizing our file cabinet, I came across some love letters from Beth that I’ve kept ever since we were dating. When I found this folder, I immediately stopped working, sat down in the middle of the floor, and started browsing through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8, Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Eruption Of Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Paul’s prayer of thankfulness for the Colossian church.

An Eruption of Thankfulness Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: When Paul prayed for the church at Colosse, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in the church. When followers of Christ see another who God is using ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

There are many things in life we can hope for, but only Jesus gives us hope that we can count on.

Col. 1:1-14 Today’s scripture is packed with words from which to elaborate on. Paul is so thankful for the church at Colossae because he has found faithful people there. In his prayers for the church and the people there, he thanks God always. When I was a student at Lancaster Theological ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Reputation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#1] REPUTATION Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: I was watching a T.V. program while on vacation called “Rescue 911”. This program has different scenarios of emergencies that occur and then it tells of the rescue. A particular scene caught my attention. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The New Year

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

I am convinced that this passage contains a prayer equal to the prayer of Jabez: it is the prayer of Paul for the Colossians.

“A Prayer for the New Year” January 5, 2003 (Col. 1:1-11) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Psalms 37:4 KJV) There are some amazing prayers in the Bible. This is one of them. This was Paul’s prayer for the church at Colosse. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11, Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist