Sermons on Colosenses 1:12:

A Life That Counts Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009

The atttributes of a meaningful Christian life.

Almost everyone is determined to make their life count for something. Steve Fossett was a well known adventurer who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. He also sailed around the world five times non-stop, he also a powered aircraft license. On September 3, 2007, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving For Jesus And His Wonderful Name!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 13, 2008

This outline tells why we give thanks to the Father through Jesus and His Name.

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name! Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of Our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-21

Jesus The One And Only - Creator And Sustainer Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

Colossians 1 presents Jesus as supreme in his relationship to God, to the Universe, to His Church, and to each Believer

Colossians Series # 1 CHCC: November 5, 2006 Jesus the One and Only Creator and Sustainer Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the question “Why> Jesus” This Sunday we’re going to look at the way Apostle Paul taught the Supremacy of Jesus in the book ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rescue! Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 12, 2007

God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

A New Beginning The Rescue! God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Genesis 1:1&2 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Little Is Much - When God Is In It"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2007

Little is much - but god has to be in it. Little is much - when the little do much. Little is much - one moment at a time.

“Little is Much – When God is in it!” January 28, 2007 “…ever since we first heard about you we have kept on praying and asking God to help you understand what he wants you to do; asking him to make you wise about spiritual things; and asking that the way you live will always please the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Spiritually Rich Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

What defines a spiritually rich church? Consider the Colossian church. If the churches of the 21st century would possess half of the qualities of that church, our ministries and our lives would be much more fulfilling.

The Spiritually Rich Church Colossians 1:1-29 I. Fervent Faith (v. 3-8) a. Produced love (v. 4; Galatians 5:6) b. Hoped for Christ’s soon return (v. 5; 2 Timothy 4:8) c. Bore fruit for the gospel (v. 6-7; John 15:4) II. Prayers of Their Ministry Partners (v. 9-12) a. For wisdom (v. 9; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Live Victoriously! Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Feb 6, 2007

The message of the cross is this: Satan has been defeated and sin’s penalty has been paid, you have been redeemed.

Intro: On July 3l, 1838 on the Island of Jamaica, a man named William Knibbs, gathered 10,000 slaves for a great praise gathering. They were celebrating the New Emancipation Proclamation Act that would abolish slavery on the island. They had built an immense coffin and into it were placed whips, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: Our Source Of Hope Series

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Genesis 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like You Mean It

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 2, 2008

God has a plan for you to know exactly who you can be in Christ.

February 3, 2008 Evening Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: The Fullness of Christ Title: Living Like You Mean It When our girls were little and played softball I used to help with their teams a little. I never wanted to be one of those coaches who insisted that their kid pitch or play an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behold The Greatness Of God The Son Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 5, 2008

The more we realize who Jesus really is, the more we will give Him the worship and praise He deserves.

Behold the Greatness of God (Part 2 - God the Son) Col 1:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 27, 2008 *Pastor Michael Bird tells a story from his days as a young soldier in the Australian army. One Friday night, Michael and a few mates were ordered to guard a truck loaded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, You Aren't Who You Were

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 23, 2007

God makes it possible for us to know and do His will.

Title: In Christ, You Aren’t Who You Were… Text: Colossians 1:9-14 (19-22) Thesis: God makes it possible for us to know and do the will of God. Introduction: On Monday evening, November 19th at about 8 p.m., a grain bin measuring 100 feet in diameter and standing 90 feet high collapsed in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2007

"Christ the King" Sunday sermon

Jesus Christ is both Alpha and Omega. The beginning and the end. From Creation to Consummation Christ is both central and critical. And He is to be Celebrated! Christ is to be celebrated because He loves us. Christ is to be celebrated because He cares for us. Christ is to be celebrated because He ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christ The King (Christ Is Universal)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This was our Senior High Youth Worship Sunday. The worship and the sermon focussed on how much Christ applies to us all, despite all the things that are different between us... Christ is still our Lord.

Colossians 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Many Licks Does It Take? (Wisdom)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on how many licks it will take before we will wise up.

Colassians 1:9-12 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glories Of Christ

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Since Jesus is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn over all creation, how should we respond to Him?

The glories of Christ Proverbs 8:22-36- wisdom in creation Colossians 1- the pre-eminence of Christ Jesus 1,7- sends faithful apostles/ministers (calling of the disciples while they were yet humble fishermen- took them where they were and moved them on); ministers of life, cst. Solomon and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist