Sermons on Colosenses 1:14:

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

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

My Prayer For Our Church

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Introduction Why then did Paul write the Colossian church?? He wrote them because of the heresy in the Church

Paul Prayer for the Colossians Church 1 Knowledge of God’s will (vs. 9) 2 To Walk Worthy of God’s Will (10 3 To Be Strengthen by His Will (11 4 To rejoice in His Will (12 (1) God Desires YOU "To be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Progress Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Prayer is vital to know the purpose of God, to live a life praiseworthy of God, to be productive for God, grow in personal knowledge of God, to be filled with the power of God and to be partakers of God’s grace.

INTRODUCTION Today’s message is about prayer: “Progress Through Prayer.” Let me ask you this morning, “How many of you have prayed for someone?” Another question, “What motivates you to pray for someone?” (Emergencies such as accidents, sickness, loss of job, death in family, how to handle a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctification Of The Church Series

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004

The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For True Spirituality Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 2nd message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Prayer for True Spirituality Colossians 1:9-14 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Connections In Ministry Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 15, 2004

Discover how prayer is absolutely necessary in fruitful ministry.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We continue our message series on prayer this morning. Someone tells about a new trainee in a large company. To befriend his colleagues, he offered to buy a pizza lunch for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Konwing And Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Aiding believers in finding God’s will for theeir lives

Knowing and Doing God’s Will Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: Isn’t Yahoo maps great? The driving directions tell us exactly where to go, what turns to make, how to get where we are wanting to go. Ever wish God has a website we could log into and find out where he wants our life to go? This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Experience, Obedience, Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2004

As the conclusion of a series on the "Experiencing God" discipleship course, and for Christ the King Sunday and a stewardship emphasis. The only way one can experience God is to obey Him and wait for the grace of fulfillment.

The time comes when it is no longer good enough to know about something; you want to experience it directly. The moment comes when it just does not satisfy to have only an arm’s length relationship to something. The only thing that will satisfy is a first-hand, up close and personal, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-29

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

Pleased Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#2] PLEASED Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: My 9 year old son, Tyler, said something interesting to me the other day. After getting trouble and getting a “spanking”, he told me that what he hated more than the “spanking” was the fact that he had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Among Us

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

I believe with all my heart that millions of angels are at God’s command and at our service. The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going home for the holidays. One came from Fort Wayne, Indiana while the other two were from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 1:1, Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delivered From Darkness Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

Third message in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with overcoming sin.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Title: Delivered from Darkness Date: July 21, 2002 Introduction: This morning we looked at the fact that we are heirs of the King through our faith. We saw that faith is the key to every promise of God. This evening I want us to key on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005

The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational