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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Working On Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2019
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    Paul commends and counsels the Colossians on spiritual maturity.

    Last time, we made saw how Paul wrote to the Colossians to counter an error promoted by false teachers who denied the deity of Jesus. Paul describes Jesus with some of the loftiest language used in the New Testament, emphasizing His preeminence in all things. Because He is Lord over all, the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel Of Life

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 26, 2019
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    In Colossians 1:1-8, the Apostle Paul’s shows how the Gospel of Life is 1) Received by Faith (Colossians 1:1–4a), 2) Rests in Hope(Colossians 1:5-8), and 3) Results in Love (Colossians 1:4b).

    Colossians 1:1–8 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, [2] To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. [3] We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, [4] ...read more

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    The First-Born Over All Creation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2018
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    The chief religions of Paul’s time included Gnosticism, stressing gnosis as essential to salvation, viewing matter as evil, and combining ideas derived from mythology, ancient Greek philosophy, ancient religions, and, eventually, Christianity.

    5/7/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIA2: THE FIRST-BORN OVER ALL CREATION (Colossians 1:15b-17) • Numbers in brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:15b-17 (NIV) (Text) 15b the firstborn over all creation. 16 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Tell You Why I Am Thankful?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 19, 2021
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    An elderly couple was sad because they hardly ever saw their children.

    A couple of days before Thanksgiving the husband called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call your sister in Chicago and tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humpty Dumpty - Let Us Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2025
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    Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day.

    Do you remember as a child ... listening to ... or reading ... nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    My Grandad's Letter

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 12, 2025
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    This week I found an old letter my Grandad sent to me as a kid - as I decyphered word for word the difficult handwriting it made me reflect on Paul's letter we have listened to this morning - and how if we decypher it word for word - it too can turn out to be so precious to us

    I moved into my new house last December and (Don’t judge me for this) – I am still unpacking boxes – including some that never got unpacked from the previous move ten years ago… And while I was going through some boxes this week, I came across this – It’s a letter to me from my granddad written to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2025
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     | 137 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 85:1-7, Isaiah 55:6-11, Colossians 1:3-12, Matthew 9:18-26. A). A PRAYER FOR MERCY. Psalm 85:1-7. The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (PSALM 85:1-3). We must learn to “count our blessings, name them one by one,” as the hymn writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Reminds Us

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 22, 2025
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    Thanksgiving day often brings us back to a place of memories. Memories of Thanksgiving celebrations in the past. It reminds of who God is and who we are before Him.

    Thanksgiving Reminds Us Col. 1:3-6 Intro. I love Thanksgiving. It brings us back to a place of worship and honoring the Lord. It brings us back to a place of memories. It brings us back to a place of remembering who God is and who were are. I. It reminds us to keep God in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Eternal Gifts God Gives His Children (Sermon On Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 28, 2025
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    An elderly couple was looking forward to Thanksgiving. They hardly ever saw their children. They had make plans to have them for Thanksgiving.

    However, right before Thanksgiving one by one they began to call from another town that they were sorry they would not be able to come. But the elderly man told his sad wife, Honey, do not worry they will all be here I promise!!! He had this idea to get them there. • A couple of days before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Prison

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Jan 12, 2026
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    Paul wrote Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians while imprisoned in Rome, not knowing whether he would be released or executed (Phil 1:21-26). Despite his imprisonment and the cloud hanging over him, these three epistles were filled with hope and joy:

    LESSONS FROM PRISON The Attitude of Gratitude INTRODUCTION A. Some people perpetually cry, “Why me, Lord?” B. Paul wrote Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians while imprisoned in Rome, not knowing whether he would be released or executed (Phil 1:21-26). C. Despite his imprisonment and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2026
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     | 118 views

    Colossians 1:3-8 teaches us to thank God for the transforming power of the gospel within the church community.

    Introduction We are studying the letter of Paul to the Colossians in a sermon series I am calling, “The Peerless Christ.” A man by the name of Epaphras had most likely been converted under Paul’s ministry during his three years in Ephesus from 52 to 55 AD. Epaphras returned to his home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel's Beautiful Fruit

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025
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    We see in this sermon how the Apostle Paul celebrates the beautiful fruit of faith, love, and hope that is produced in our lives by the life-changing truth of the Gospel.

    As the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the church in Colossae, he doesn't start with a list of problems or a deep theological lecture. He starts with gratitude. He begins by saying, "Thank you." Paul is overflowing with thankfulness for these believers. But what is he thankful for? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 2 - An Excellent Reputation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2025
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    As Paul gives thanks for the Christians in the Colossian church, he reviews the important stages of the Christian life and points out important areas of Christian growth.

    Introduction: A. Years ago, one of the powerful figures on Wall Street fell in love with an actress. 1. For many months he was seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles around town. 2. Before he married her, he decided to hire a private investigator to look into her former dealings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of Strong Doctrine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to engage deeply with Scripture, specifically Colossians 1:1-14, to strengthen faith and live in accordance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Friends, family, fellow believers, gather round. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in this very moment, has been called to listen, learn, and lean into the living Word of God. We are here to unearth the treasures of truth tucked away in the sacred Scripture. ...read more

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    "pray For All The Saints

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 28, 2025
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    Believers are encouraged to pray and love beyond their own group, reflecting Jesus's commandment to love and His prayer for unity and living the Kingdomg of God: righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.  

    "Pray for all the saints" Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” While in a Roman prison, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church in Ephesus, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist