Sermons on Colosenses 3:13:

"Come Out Of The Closet"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2012

The sermon is asking the redeemed of God to come out and share the Gospel and be the Gospel.

Colossians 3: 1-4 • God in history has been calling his people to come out of the closet • 2 Chronicles 7:14if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

"Becoming Human"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon for the New Year.

Colossians 3:12-17 "Becoming a Genuine Human Being" It's a fact that hurt people hurt other people. If a wounded soul lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, try and defuse it with understanding. A pastor shares the following: "One time I was praying during worship, a few moments before ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2013

When we are told to get rid of the things from the old life, God gives us a new wardrobe to wear!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is hard to make changes in our lives isn’t it? Sometimes it takes some dramatic issues to get us to want to make some substantive changes in life. • When we are a new creation in Christ, everything changes. • Last week we examined What Not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shalom Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013

We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Uniform Of The Day

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2013

Four more imperatives for right Christian living.

THE UNIFORM OF THE DAY. Colossians 3:12-17. 1. This chapter has already furnished us with four imperatives: ‘seek those things which are above’ (Colossians 3:1); ‘set your affection on things above’ (Colossians 3:2); ‘put to death whatever in you is earthly’ (Colossians 3:5); and ‘put off’ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Next Step In Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013

In this lesson, we will explore biblical principles as to the appropriate way to involve others when seeking to resolve a conflict. Let’s answer three questions:

Taking the Next Step in Conflict Resolution www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Paul knew that there would be quarrels within the body of Christ. Colossians 3:13 • In any church, there will be conflicts, disputes, disagreements, annoyances, hurt feelings, differences of opinion, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church

What Does 'true Worship' Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

The church is called to first BE... then to DO... We must BE the church first before we DO anything in the name of Christ! All we DO in the name of Christ should be a direct reflection of who we ARE in Him... Worship is a prime example!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 5, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Worship Look Like? Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: This morning I am beginning a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Old Clothes, New Clothes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2012

A sermon about growing into the image of God.

“Old Clothes, New Clothes” Colossians 3:8-17 Researchers at the University of California, San Diego recently came out with a study showing that, supposedly, people and their dogs often look alike. In the study, a panel of judges was able to match 16 out of 25 pure bread dogs with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Col.3:1-17 Our Changing State And Our Settled Standing

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 1, 2011

Christians need to know the difference between our standing and our state; that is between his standing in Christ as God see him and his physical state as we’re still in the world.

Col.3:1-17~OUR CHANGING STATE AND OUR SETTLED STANDING~ 9-24-11 How many of us that are saved ever did some thing and then wish we had not done it? I dare say all of us have done things and then had second thoughts about what we did, we then start thinking about what a negative testimony we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Being Gracious People Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 1, 2012

The garments of your new nature in Christ are to be worn in your home and at church... these are garments you wear in public as attituded that translate into action as you interact with others.

Title: Being Gracious People Text: Colossians 3:12-14 (3:1-15) Thesis: The garments of your new nature in Christ are to be worn in your home, at church and in public… these garments are attitudes that translate into actions as you interact with others. Series Title: Living with others at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Gotta Be Me (Or Satan’s Lie)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

We are a NEW creation; we don’t HAVE to behave like our tendencies dictate.

I Gotta Be Me (or Satan’s Lie) September 20, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are a NEW creation; we don’t HAVE to behave like our tendencies dictate. Focus Passage: Colossians 3:1-17 Supplemental Passage: (1 Corinthians 13:11 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Say Yes To The Dress Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 16, 2014

When a Christian dresses like Christ, they will display to the world their new position, personality, and priorities

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • If Christ is all I need, then chapters three and four outline what it looks like to live out that statement; where the “rubber meets the road” in the Christian life. • Just like in 3:5, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

My Christian home is where I discovered my heavenly home.

Home Is Where the Heart Is Home. This little word in its best definition holds so many memories and meanings for each of us gathered here today. This little word, home, conjures up for us warm memories of days gone by, family, celebrations, hard work to keep farms up and running, memories of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Husbands Love Your Family Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved lets not bring reproach on Jesus our Saviour.

#9~Col.3:9-21 HUSBANDS LOVE YOUR FAMILY 1-19-14 9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-21

Denomination: Baptist