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  • Shawn Kelly avatar

    Fresh S.t.a.r.t.

    Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,467 views

    God gives us the start we need to begin a new life, every day.

    FRESH START Colossians 3:12 - 17 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Johnson avatar

    The Metamorphosis In Us

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007
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     | 4,664 views

    This is to let believers know that when they truly accept Jesus as Lord, there is a metamorphosis that takes place in their lifes.

    The Metamorphosis in Us. Colossians 3:5-17 Intro: Butterflies & Bullfrogs - (Describe how butterflies & Bullfrogs metamorphosis from catepillars & tadpoles to what tey are today) Paul is telling the Colossian people that they have to let go of their old way of living and be transformed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life-Changing Approach To "Thanksgiving"

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    The day we celebrate "Thanksgiving" is significant but not nearly as significant as learning to live a thankful life. This "Thanksgiving" sermon teaches us to look at three aspects of life and "be thankful."

    A LIFE-CHANGING APPROACH TO “THANKSGIVING” Are you one of those people who get stumped when the group leader asks everyone to share what they are thankful for? There are always the obvious things to be thankful for – food, a warm home, family. But you don’t want to sound simple-minded so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Are All The Godly Songwriters Dead?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,618 views

    Do you like good music? Do you know what it is?

    As with many issues, there has been much ado about music in the Church and what constitutes good music. Music was an integral part of worship in the Old Testament. In one worship service the singers did such a great job that God’s glory filled the house so strongly that the priests could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry McKee avatar

    Sin Vs. Signs Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009
     | 2,577 views

    I’m so glad that Christ loves us even with our sin nature. This is a short study showing the love Christ and how we can avoid sin because of that love.

    SIN vs. SIGNS OF LOVE Colossians 3:15-17 I. Sins of sexual attitude and behavior a. The sins i. Evil desires ii. Sexual sins iii. Impurity iv. Lust v. Shameful desires b. Consider ourselves dead to these sins – vs. 3:15 II. Sins of speech a. The sins i. Anger expressed ii. Cursing iii. Dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Believers Character

    Contributed by John Rollyson on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,582 views

    A description of the believers character traits from Col 3:12-17

    Rev. John Rollyson Colossians 3:12-17 15 February 2009 Morning Service The Believer’s Character Introduction: (Puzzle Story) Salvation is not a matter of improvement or perfection of what has previously existed. It is total transformation. The New Testament speaks of believers having a new mind, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Think You Are? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,901 views

    God is more interested in what is on the inside of us than He is in what is on the outside of us.

    WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Colossians 3:8-3:16 8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    An Annoying, Discombobulating, Fuzzy-Toothed Inconvenience

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010
     | 3,435 views

    At the end of a year, we can choose to let go of things that have weighed us down in the previous year. We can lose some of the baggage that we carry around and choose to replace it with the love of Christ.

    How many times have you stood forsaken at the baggage carousel, watching the luggage track spit out piece after piece of luggage, but never yours? Why is it, when all chance of my suitcase ever showing up is gone, I feel compelled to stand there and watch the few remaining orphan bags circling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Let The Peace Of Christ Rule

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 35,596 views

    What actually rules in our hearts? If you let worry, anger, bitterness, hatred or fear rule – there will be no peace! Let Jesus rule your life & His peace will rule your heart, your words, your relationships, & your attitudes.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) Text: Colossians 3:15-17; John 14:27; Romans 12:18 It is interesting to visit other congregations & observe how they do some things differently than we do. For example, the way in which congregations close their worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put To, Put Off, Put On!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,790 views

    Put to, put off, put on!

    Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 1-25. • In the final two chapters of Colossians, • Paul moved into the practical application of the doctrines he had been teaching. • After all, it does little good if Christians declare and defend the truth, • But fail to demonstrate it in their lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Kingdom Kindness

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,059 views

    Kindness is one thing lacking in the American church today, this sermon looks atsix characteristics of Kindness and teaches us how to be a kinder more compassionate people.

    KINGDOM KINDNESS All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. “A little lame boy was once hurrying to catch a train. In the press of the crowd he experienced real difficulty in manipulating his crutches, especially as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cash For Clunkers

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,982 views

    The Govt incentive to car dealers, Cash for Clunkers. Everything this side of heaven is a clunker. But God’s promise is heaven. Imperishable.

    8.9.2009.Sermon.Cash for Clunkers By William Akehurst, BA HSWC While driving up the road past a local car dealership, I saw what I would have to say is one of the best marketing statements I have ever seen. On the lot was a large rollback dumpster with a car sticking up in the air, as if placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

    Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Patrick BERTHALON avatar

    Les Fonctions De La Musique Dans L'adoration Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,454 views

    Toward what goal is used the music in the Church?

    II. LES FONCTIONS DE LA MUSIQUE DANS L’ADORATION Quel est le rôle du musicien d'église ? La question peut être répondue en regardant d'abord la nature de le chant de l'église. A. Un chant de Louange Le chant de l'église, particulièrement pour des protestants, est le plus évidemment un chant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Louange Ou Concert ? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010
     | 2,883 views

    The Church is not a Concert Hall !

    III. LA DIFFERENCE ENTRE LA MUSIQUE DE CONCERT ET LA MUSIQUE POUR LE CULTE A. L'Eglise et la salle de concert Bien que je comprenne la nécessité d'établir des valeurs esthétiques dans l'église, je suis en désaccord avec certains appliquent les normes de la salle de concert à la musique d'église. Il ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God