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  • James Julian avatar

    Surrendering As A Christian Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004
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    The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

    Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Serving Churches

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
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    What America needs is not more religion, but servants of the Most High God who will serve, proclaim and energize the Church.

    Serving Churches= Growing Churches A. What does the church really need to come alive today? Sometime ago Darrell Scott got the privilege to address the House Judiciary subcommittee. His daughter Rachel Joy Scott was one of victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Here is a synopsis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying Fresh

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2001
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    Helping believers keep their witness fresh and relevant.

    “Staying Fresh” “God has sent me to help his church and to tell his secret plan to you Gentiles. He has kept this secret for centuries and generations past, but now at last it has pleased him to tell it to those who love him and live for him, and the riches and glory of his plan are for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Mystery - Lordship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
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    Colossians speaks of "the mystery" that has been revealed to us. What is this mystery and what can it mean to us?

    OPEN: One of the greatest scientists of our time was Albert Einstein. He was a man who was so focused on his scientific theories. He was so focused, he often neglected even the simplest things of life, such as personal appearance (as evidenced by his hair). One time, Albert Einstein was taking a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Are We Made Of? Part 1: The Source Of Our Strength Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 10, 2009
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    A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church.

    What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue † Key Thought † Key Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Icebreaker: Today, I want to lay a foundation for what we’re going to talk about for the next 3 weeks. Intro: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Suffering For Christ Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
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    All suffering that a believer endures in the path of obedience is suffering for Christ and with Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Main emphasis: We should see all the hardship and suffering that comes to us in life as something that God brings to us to do us good, strengthening our trust in him and our obedience, and ultimately increasing our ability to glorify him. It seems to me that the suffering which God ...read more

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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    You Can Just Fill In The Blanks

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2008
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    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

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Glories Of Christ

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Serving? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Mar 4, 2007
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    Part 5 in the Series from Colossians

    Who are you serving? Colossians 1:23-29 When a person has a life changing experience with Christ they also: I. BECOME A SERVANT OF CHRIST. But you must continue to believe this truth and stand in it firmly. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Our Ministry

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2007
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    In this text, we want examine three different aspects of our ministry. 1- The attitude of our ministry 2- The author of our ministry 3- The activity of our ministry

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “In my house, I make all the major decisions and my wife makes all the minor decisions. For example, I decide such things as East-West trade, crime in the streets, welfare cheating and increase in taxes. My wife decides the minor things such as which house to buy, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Baptism That Transforms

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 27, 2008
     | 2,523 views

    What is it like to live the life of "In-Christ"?

    In the language of the New Testament our text is one long sentence, so I’m going to break it up as we go along. The phrase, "IN CHRIST" provokes questions. Why is "in Christ" so important that Paul uses it over 170 times in his epistles? What does it mean? Short answer: it means “to be saved, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Greg vesely avatar

    Rooted In A Sacrificial Life Series

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009
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    When we are Being rewarded for our obedience it is easer for us to be obedient, but suffer for our obedience we are usually not willing to do that.

    Thesis: Rooted in a sacrificial life Title: It’s all about Cost! Intro: Let’s read out of Colossians chapter 1 verse 24-29 Vs. 24: Paul say’s he is rejoicing in his suffering. I don’t know about you, but suffering doesn’t sound fun. When I hear the word suffering, I think of being stuck in a car ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009
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     | 5,934 views

    Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

    When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Ponder Your Spiritual “before” And “after” Pictures

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 25, 2010
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    Jesus has not only washed us clean from our sins, he energizes us for continual service.

    You’ve seen these pictures in newspapers and in magazines advertising some procedure to make you look younger. They’re “before” and “after” pictures. But to tell you the truth, the only difference I see between some “before” and “after” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Can We Be Alienated From God? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 7, 2010
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     | 6,316 views

    Paul was fighting against false teachers, the same as we do today about the Truth of Jesus Christ and what He has accomplished on the Cross.

    Can we be Alienated from God? Pastor Glenn Newton February 7th, 2010 Text: Colossians 1:21-29 (NIV) COL 1:21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene