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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Donut Theology / Be Teleios

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 176 ratings
     | 80,199 views

    In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

    Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 39 ratings
     | 97,302 views

    A classic sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection on the person of Jesus Christ.

    This Sermon From Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection Used By Permission © 2010 www.ARLC.org Now, I want to talk to you today about Jesus. And, be finding Colossians chapter 1; and, when you’ve found it, look up here, and let me speak to you—Colossians chapter 1. Sometime ago, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    The Cradle That Rocked The World Series

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 43,333 views

    A classic sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection on the importance of the birth of Jesus Christ and His necessary pre-eminence as a result.

    Introduction Find God’s Word, and turn to Colossians chapter 1. And, in a moment, we’re going to begin reading in verse 15. And, because it is an extended passage, we’re going to break in, into the middle of a sentence—Colossians chapter 1. John Blanchard has estimated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Return To Christ

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    Christ holds it all together.

    Return to Christ Colossians 1:15-23 My job is not an easy one. As the spiritual leader of this congregation, my job is to Preach, teach and equip you for the work of the Lord. My job is to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Adequacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

    Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Without Shifting From Hope

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 12, 2008
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     | 2,368 views

    For Day of Prayer for World Peace: Peace is shattered because of social, personal, and spiritual relationship breakdowns. It is restored through spiritual healing, which leads to personal and then social healings.

    Introduction A All around us lies the evidence that peace is a sometime, fragile thing. Everywhere we turn we discover that peace has been broken, peace has been shattered. 1 We have the international scene to remind us. A few years ago we hardly knew where Yugoslavia was, but now we are having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Just Fill In The Blanks

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,952 views

    The work of Christ is not complete until we fill in the blanks of justice not yet done, kindness not yet given, and witness not yet shared. He wants our very cores.

    To do anything these day, you have to fill out a form. Have you noticed? To get anywhere with anything you want to do, you have to fill out an application. Some of you have been job-hunting. So what happens? You go to the personnel office, you pull out your beautifully polished resume, the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Free Indeed! Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,240 views

    This is the third message in Resolution Revolution. It looks at how in Christ, we went from separation from God to being in his presence.

    For the past couple of weeks we have been looking at a passage in Colossians that talks about Christ. This passage says a lot about who Christ is and what he’s done - but it also says a lot about us. The goal of this series has been to give us a new resolve - new convictions that should change the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ: No More, No Less Series

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,552 views

    To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ.

    Christ: No More, No Less Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/27/08 FOCUS: • Postmodernism • Christ FUNCTION: • To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ. A. Pleasantries B. We are living in an uncertain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Reconciled You To Present You As Holy

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 9, 2010
     | 3,840 views

    Enemies of God. That's what we once were. How could justice be satisfied to reconcile us to God? How can we keep our new relationship with him?

    Text: Colossians 1:21-23 Theme: Christ Reconciled You to Present You As Holy A. How severe our alienation was! B. How costly his sacrifice! C. How vital to stand firm on the Gospel! Season: Pentecost 9c Date: July 25, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    The Attributes Of God: What Is God Like?

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    Learn about what the bible says about the attributes of God and how Jesus shares all of them.

    At Jubilee we have been doing a series of talks this autumn, each one lasting about an hour, during which we attempt to instruct the hearer to a greater extent than is possible in our Sunday morning sermons. Audio is available at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nature Of The Christian Message Series

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over all things impacts the message of te Christian faith. Number 4 in a series of sermos on the Book of Colossians.

    The Supremacy of Christ The Supreme Message Text: Colossians 1:21-23 I. Introduction Illustration: British Airways 2069 left Heathrow’s London Airport everything seemed to be going quite well at first. Six hours into the flight some of the passengers were asleep, some of the reading lights were on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Christ First In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,670 views

    4th part in Colossians

    Is Christ First in Your Life? Col. 1:15-23 I. 4 Reasons that Christ is first in the world A. He is head (first) over all creation. Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation. 16Christ is the one through whom ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Winning Circle Of His Love - A Nascar Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,624 views

    Nascar has one of the loyalist fan bases in the US and it is the only major US sport that opens its ceremonies with prayer. See how Colossians 1 applies to the "race for Christ."

    TEXT: Colossians 1:12-23 TITLE: The Winning Circle of His Love (The stage was decorated with various racing items including race flags crisscrossed on the pulpit and a racing streamer across the length of the stage. I entered the sanctuary wearing a one piece pit-crew outfit and racing helmet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    A Faith That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,584 views

    The necessity of ongoing faith in Christ Jesus.

    Imagine going into a BANK, innocently filling out a withdrawal slip, and within MINUTES being arrested by the police. When RON SCHATZ filled out a withdrawal slip in an American bank, he had no idea that HANDCUFFS would soon be place upon him. It took a while to straighten out the story. The teller ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed