Sermons on Colossians 1:8-12:

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

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

All Things To Himself

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

A devotion to rejoice by

“GIVING THANKS TO THE FATHER, WHO HAS QUALIFIED US TO SHARE IN THE INHERITANCE OF THE SAINTS IN LIGHT. 13 FOR HE DELIVERED US FROM THE DOMAIN OF DARKNESS, AND TRANSFERRED US TO THE KINGDOM OF HIS BELOVED SON, 14 IN WHOM WE HAVE REDEMPTION, THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. 15 AND HE IS THE IMAGE OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Spiritual Growth: Growing In Grace

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to develop as people of grace.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: GROWING IN GRACE Colossians 1:9-11; Acts 2:42 S: Four Marks of the Church Th: Spiritual Maturity Pr: WE ARE TO DEVELOP AS PEOPLE OF GRACE. ?: How? KW: Desires TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 1:9-11, three desires that we need to have in order to develop as people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray To Change Lives

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Walking Holy

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Aug 4, 2003

Our spiritual walk is defined by: bearing fruit, growing as we walk, empowered with each step, and giving thanks throughout the walk.

WHOLLY WALKING HOLY Scripture: COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 Dr. Thomas J. Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church June 1, 2001 BACKGROUND: A. Walking has become big business, big news. 1. Supreme Court got involved in whether you walk or ride in PGA. Casey Martin has severe disorder in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #5 Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

How important is it to be around positive people? People who appreciate God’s gifts to their lives. Let’s discover how we can impact our world by giving thanks to God always.

We should give thanks because: “And Christ will give you light.” 18And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20giving thanks always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Patience - The Impossible Fruit? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

The fruit of patience is an expression to the long haul in our commitment to Christ.

We begin this morning with a brief review of our current series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We began with a look at love. Then we examined joy. Last week we spent some time with peace. I suggested that we call love the foundational fruit and peace a potentially illusive fruit. But, I would also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Denomination: Church Of God

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

I Pray For You

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003

Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ You Are Complete Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Universality Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

Thanks to Constantine’s move, the church gradually began to think of its universality as power rather than as an evangelical mandate. Christ is to be lord of our political life, our cultural life, our everyday life -- every aspect.

Christ is lord of all! What a bold statement! Maybe even an arrogant statement! Lord of all? Do we believe that? It was said of one preacher that “for tender minds he served up half a Christ.” Behind that lie two realities – first, that many of us don’t want the full gospel, we’d rather just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

How Truth Works Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 7, 2003

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist