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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Worthless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 8, 2012
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     | 11,713 views

    Don’t let anyone judge you by legalistic standards, disqualify you by mystical experiences, nor enslave you by ascetic practices, because Jesus is all you need. A warning of the false ideas of legalism, mysticism, & asceticism.

    Back in 2004, when several hurricanes hit the state of Florida, it left thousands of people without electrical power. Like many Floridians, Don Aycock’s neighbor used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired. It had been running for a while when the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Remember Your Freedom Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2012
     | 5,594 views

    Grace over Rules & Regulations. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Refuse to judge by externals (16-17) (2). Reject false authority (18-19) (3). Repudiate religious rules (20-23) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There once was a man who owned a record company. • Can the older folks explain what records were to the younger folks! • (They were of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Christains Are Not Bound By Legalism Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
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    While Paul was in prison in Rome, Epaphras came too Paul as he needed Paul's help, he explained to Paul that some new doctrines were being taught in Colossi and were invading the church and creating problems.

    #7~ Col.2:16-23~ CHRISTAINS ARE NOT BOUND BY LEGALIZISM~ 1-5-14 * Let's review just a little to do with of study. In 61a.d. - a devastating earthquake hit the area, destroying Colossae, Laodicea, and Heiropolis, probably just after Paul wrote his letters to the Christians of that area. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Bandits Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2014
     | 5,942 views

    1) Legalism (Colossians 2:16–17), 2) Mysticism (Colossians 2:18–19), and 3) Asceticism (Colossians 2:20–23).

    People celebrate occasions for different reasons. Some have particular social conventions, sports milestones, famous people, or plain civic holidays. Noticing all the fireworks trailers around, we know we have reached just such an occasion. Victoria day is a uniquely British celebration, that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Scott avatar

    Holy Days

    Contributed by John Scott on Jun 30, 2014
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    We are not to let others judge us for not participating in Holy Days or judge others who are participating in Holy Day's celebrations. Christ is the one we need to over come our sins. Christ is our righteousness.

    1. There was a man who we use to worship with who felt like we should have been more a part of Advent and Holy Week. A. He threatened that he would not worship with us unless we went through the observation of Holy Week activities. B. Many in the very traditional church will celebrate a calendar ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who We Are In Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014
     | 6,558 views

    Who we are in Christ

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Heresy Of Legalism

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 15, 2015
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    God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier)

    The Heresy of Legalism April 12, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God's grace is not a license to sin but a reason to serve Jesus with reckless abandon…not because we have to, but because we get to. (Greg Stier) Focus Passage: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Solution For All Of Our Problems

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 29, 2015
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     | 30,476 views

    It took the sacrificial love of Jesus as expressed on the cross for people to come back to God. This change will provide us with the strength, wisdom, courage, love and other resources that we need to deal with our problems.

    Have you ever had a problem that was so bad that you couldn’t solve it yourself? Did you wish that the problem would just go away? Well, the apostle Paul has the answer in Colossians 2:8-23. He argues that the cross is the answer to our deepest needs. It took the sacrificial love of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We Serve The Same Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014
     | 6,292 views

    With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Nailed It

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,206 views

    We use the saying when someone does something perfectly. “They nailed it” JESUS perfectly forgave us and provided for our salvation when HE NAILED IT to the cross. Jesus Christ perfectly ‘nailed it’, salvation for you and me.

    2011.08.21.Sermon.He Nailed It WILLIAM AKEHURST HSWC We use the saying when someone does something perfectly. “They nailed it” JESUS perfectly forgave us and provided for our salvation when HE NAILED IT to the cross. Jesus Christ perfectly ‘nailed it’, salvation for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Duty Free Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,062 views

    #7 in series. We are free from other people's rules. We are free to serve Jesus.

    Colossians 2:13-23 – Duty Free Today we arrive at a passage of scripture filled with controversial topics. It flies in the face of traditions, long-held beliefs, and die-hard convictions. But it is still worth saying, and I hope I can preach it in a spirit of love and compassion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Threats To The Believer’s Freedom In Christ (Col. 2:16–23) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 8,949 views

    Exposition of Col. 2:16–23

    Threats to the Believer’s Freedom in Christ “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Beware Of The Legalist Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
     | 7,655 views

    Legalism has and is harming our churches. How do we avoid it in our church?

    Beware of the Legalist Colossians 2:11-23 As we continue our Sunday morning tour of the book of Colossians we have to remember where we are and what the theme is. Last week we learned that philosophy or better said knowledge apart from Christ is empty. Andy teaching that takes away or adds to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Big Sigh Of Relief"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    Religion that focuses only on the details of things you’re allowed or not allowed to touch or eat is dealing with worldly and perishable things. God is much bigger than that!

    Colossians 2:6-23 “A Big Sigh of Relief” As Christians, it seems like we are always trying to add more stuff... …rules, regulations, don’t do this, don’t say that… “…you gotta have this, you gotta have that…” But in our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Freedom To Be Your Best

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,480 views

    God is not statisfied with mediocre Christians.

    September 20, 209 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Subject: Freedom Through a Life in Christ Title: Set Free to Be Your Best If there is one thing that I can say that I have in my life that I received from my parents it is this one thing – that whatever you do, do it to the best of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God