Sermons on Colosenses 4:9:

Partners In Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Partners in Christ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Partners in Christ Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 7-18. • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • Ill Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different friends ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

Remember My Chains Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 24, 2008

Like some of Paul’s companions in prison, we may be held back by tasks too small, by shame, or even by our own prejudices. But once we accept our limitations as part of God’s will, they become ways to help others and fulfill our life callings.

If you suffer severe limitations, what do you wish for? What is your prayer, if you are bound by something that keeps you from doing what you really want to do? Do you wish you could be free from it? Likely you do. Do you even pray that you might have that limitation removed? I expect that I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Battle Plan For Advancing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006

Conclusion to series on Colossians focusing on the need for prayer in fulfilling our God given calling.

Sermon-9/3/06-A Battle Plan for Advancing the Gospel Intro.-We are in a spiritual battle- Read Eph. 6:10-19-This is reality, we are in a spiritual battle whether we realize it or not. To often we approach life the same way most citizens in the US did before we became involved in WW II. Watch ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: *other

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jun 10, 2011

The value of friends who minister to you and with you for souls and for encouragement.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Colossians 4:7-18 This part of the Colossian letter would be so easy to skip. It’s like reading a foreign tax roll. Each name represents an indispensable person to Paul. They were a few of the people who made his ministry possible. Jesus always placed great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Friends Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2010

St. Paul appreciated, and needed his friends. Jesus needed friends. We need friends.

Almost 6 months after we began studying St. Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church here on Sunday mornings we reach its conclusion. This letter – or Epistle – was probably written between 52 and 56 AD; about 20 to 25 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus; and whereas ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Anglican

We Serve The Same Grace Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2014

The ultimate purpose and focus of our service is to reveal Christ to the world around us. We are called to live lives that reflect and project the grace of God in all we do and say. Paul calls on the believers at Colossae to shine forth God's grace!

Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 15, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Grace! Sermon Text: Colossians 4:2-18 [ESV] Introduction: What is grace? What do we mean when we use the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Drama Behind God's Servants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2014

God's Kingdom is made up of individuals, each with his or her strengths, gifts, calling, failures, struggles, experiences, and personal slants. We have Jesus Christ, God's Word, and a transformed heart in common.

The Drama Behind God's Servants (Colossians 4:7-18) 1. A group of foreign dignitaries are visiting Israel. At the end of the tour, they are taken to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They look at the tomb and read the following inscription: ABRAHAM SCHWARTZ BORN 5694 DIED 5733 A GOOD MAN ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Conclution Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

~ Throughout this epistle Paul's emphasis has been on the believer's union with Christ. --- The Christian who does not pray is demonstrating independence from God. --- He wants His children to ask Him.

#12~Colo.4:1-18 PAUL'S CONCLUTION 2-9-14 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. ------- 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Paul emphasis's ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Friendship In Ministry Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 8, 2014

God’s church is strengthened by everyday people who use their hands, their presence, and their faithfulness to serve others.

Background: . • Illustration: On June 1, 1967, the Beatles had another hit on the radio entitled, “With a little help from my friends.” The chorus had these three lines: “I get by with a little help from my friends. I get high….. I’m going to try ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Take Heed To The Ministry!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014

As believers we have the call of God on our lives, and are equipped by the Spirit for a particular ministry that we should do well to take heed unto.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walk Of Maturity Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Spiritual maturity will be evident in our prayer lives and our speech.

The Walk of Maturity Colossians 4:2-13 In this last section of this wonderful book of Colossians we have the Apostle Paul’s final words to this church. This section speaks of the importance of spiritual maturity by giving us the two areas of our lives where spiritual maturity are evident, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Bunch Of Losers! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

We know almost nothing about Tychicus or Mark or Onesimus, except Mark and Onesimus failed horribly. Yet they figure prominently in Paul's final comments to the Colossian church. Losing isn't the end of their story, or yours.

fellow servant in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.10 My ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

"Real Life Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019

Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Friendships

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2017

The gaining of friends depends upon the ability of a person to demonstrate friendliness toward others. Anyone who is a friend himself will always meet others who are eager to return his kindness and interest.

11-7-05 Title: Transforming Friendships Text: “Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,” (Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel–centered Friendships (Col. 4:7–18) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 4:7–18

Gospel–Centered Friendships “Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational