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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Prayer: Connections In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    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

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    An Eruption Of Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Greatest Hope

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004
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    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

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    Jesus; Our Hope

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 3, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC --------------- July 5, 1992 --------------- It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe. The evangelist George Whitfield was witnessing to a man, "What do ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Faith, Love And Hope Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    Three important words of the gospel are explored along with corresponding works

    INTRODUCTION Charles Trentham has a chapter in his book on Colossians entitled, “The Three Greatest Words in the Gospel.” What three words do you suppose he means? Let’s guess. Clues: All three words have only one syllable, two of the three words are 4 letter words. The other word has 5 letters. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realized Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    With a great sense of urgency, and a deep and abiding faith, the first century church grew and developed quickly. The same resources must be utilized by the contemporary church.

    A friend of mine, Brett Kays, some time back noticed some things that are true of scenes in almost every movie or TV show. If you determined reality according to the way Hollywood defined it, you could be very confused. According to Hollywood: • All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2006
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    “All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament.

    What it’s All About Text: Colossians 1: 3-6 We say: “All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament. The nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Knowledge Of God's Will

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    An exploration of how we can know and live God’s will based on Colossians 1:4-14 and Psalm 73.

    Have you ever found yourself wondering what God wanted you to do in a particular situation? Have you ever found yourself doing what you thought was right only to see it apparrently go all wrong? Are you growing and learning what it means to do God’s will or do you find it all to confusing? When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope And Your Spiritual Fitness Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,602 views

    Paul says the hope that is laid up for us in heaven enable us to have faith and love. In other words, hope is the foundation of faith and love.

    Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14 A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the postal authorities received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. The President was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Truth Works Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
     | 10,930 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

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    Jesus Christ: Our Source Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    In these first 14 verses we receive Paul’s standard greeting of "Grace and peace to you from God our Father," we see Paul’s thankfulness to God or what He is doing in and through the Colossians and we see how Paul prays for the Colossians.

    Jesus Christ: Our Source of Hope Colossians 1:1-14 659 “Him, Him, Him” Dr. S. D. Gordon tells of an old Christian woman whose age began to tell on her memory. She had once known much of the Bible by heart. Eventually only one precious bit stayed with her. “I know whom I have believed, and am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sufficiency Of Christ

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    Te Sermon for Christian Living.

    The Sufficiency of Christ Text: Colossians 1:1-27 Statement of Purpose: My purpose for this lesson is to show young people that Christ is sufficient in all things. Introduction: This lesson will show you five different things Christ is Sufficient in. I.Christ’s Sufficiency in Wisdom and ...read more

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    Living A Life Worthy Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,767 views

    We cannot be worthy of Christ’s love and sacrifice, but the Bible DOES encourage us to WALK IN A MANNER WORTHY of Christ. We walk on two legs -- education of God’s Word, and action for God.

    In this, the opening verses of his letter, Paul praises the Colossians for the good that is in their church, and by encouraging them in verse 10 to “live a life worthy of Christ.” “Live a life worthy of Christ…” -- Easier said than done. In the movie, Saving Private Ryan, actor Tom Hanks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    Three Virtues Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 31, 2006
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     | 6,654 views

    Before digging in to battle the false teachings that were creeping into the church Paul tells the truth about the gospel and its positive effects. Sometimes, it seems that people know what we Baptist are against rather than what we are for. We need to cha

    Intro: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Pastor Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted Darwinism and Humanism in his attacks on Christianity). Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pattern Of An Unlimited Life Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    The apostle Paul prays a wonderful prayer for the Colossians in Colossians chapter 1. In this prayer we see the pattern for living life unlimited. It is a life that is filled, faithful, fruitful, fearful, and forceful for the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Intro: As the pastor’s wife lets out the dog: “Remember, Beauregard, you’re the pastor’s dog; all the other dogs will be watching you.” —Cartoonist Rob Suggs The pastor’s dog will impact the way people see the pastor today and relate to him tomorrow. God’s church will impact the way people see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist