Sermons on Colossians 1:18:

We Are Hidden In Christ

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Nov 29, 2020

The body of Christ is in Christ.

The body of Christ is so blessed in every way and enriched in Christ, we are called the body of Christ when we have Him in our lives as our Saviour. Remember that Jesus came to show us the way back to the Father and He came to redeem us all from the hands of our enemy who is called Satan - ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1: A Second Helping

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 22, 2022

One of the first sermons I wrote and posted for this site dealt with the scientific brilliance found in the first chapter of Genesis. There are other scientific standards found in this opening chapter of the inerrant and all-sufficient Word of God, and they are worth exploring and affirming.

When I read the first chapter of Genesis, I do not see the development of an ancient myth or legend. I do not see the fruit of an overactive imagination of an anonymous sage trying to explain to his "backward" clan or tribe of how they came to be. I do not see any collection of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 1:20, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 104:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Rescued And Transferred (November 24, 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus came to rescue us and transfer us from the realm of darkness into His kingdom. We cannot be transferred into His kingdom unless we have been rescued from the realm of darkness.

RESCUED AND TRANSFERRED Text: Colossians 1:11 – 20 Someone (Rev. Dr. Faye E. Schott) uses the analogy of an avalanche to help explain the rescue operation that this passage of scriptures talks about. “We are helpless to save ourselves from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Let Us Let Jesus Change The World By Using You And Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 12, 2020

Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours.

Is it just me or do you think like me that this world is messed up? People are just angry with one another nowadays. We have lost our ability to tolerate each other. We have lost our ability to accept a viewpoint that is different than ours. We are afraid to speak to anyone because we don’t know if ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians 1:15-20 Inductive Sermon Outline Series

Contributed by John Allen on Oct 19, 2020

Inductive sermon outline ideas for Colossians 1:15-20.

The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: Trip, Tension, Twist, Truth, Triumph. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

"jesus" - More Than A Name

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2020

The following sermon on Colossians 1:15-20 is going to examine Apostle Paul’s response to a heresy that broke out in Colossae concerning Christ’s identity in hope that we might come to associate the name “Jesus’” as the second person of the Godhead.

More than a Name Colossians 1:15-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 A “name” is “a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.” Upon birth the name Christians parents choose for their child often depends on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 26, 2020

Paul presents a superior view of Christ as King with a deep understanding of His death on the cross. Unlike earthly kings, Jesus reigns from a cross. God rules the world from a cross of suffering love.

Bill stopped in at a small rural general store, looking for a bottle of mustard. The shelves were loaded with salt, bags, and bags of salt. Abe, the merchant, said he had some mustard, but would have to go down to the cellar to find it. So, Bill tagged along with him. There, to his surprise, were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-20, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Center Of Life Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:18, Exodus 4:22, Romans 8:20-24, Hebrews 1:3, 1 John 3:2, John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fact-Based Look At The Life Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

In the life of Jesus Christ we find the idea of truth. Truth is described time and again by Jesus. But what is truth? Truth is indeed a great breathtaking challenge. What is the truth about life?

In the life of Jesus Christ we find the idea of truth. Truth is described time and again by Jesus. But what is truth? Truth is indeed a great breathtaking challenge. What is the truth about life? As believers in this chapel, here to worship God, we know that the truth is as follows: John 1:1-5, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus - Creator And Redeemer

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 16, 2018

The central figure, the center piece of the entire Bible is Jesus! Paul is evoking the language of Genesis – the story of creation. Jesus was present, then and now!

Colossians 1 Jesus – Creator and Redeemer August 19, 2018 This letter is full of epic and evocative language and is one of Paul’s shortest. Colossians 1:15-20 NIV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Colors Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021

THE ASPECT OF FISHING

Colors Series "Hooked" week 2 with Pastor Tim Porter Colossians 1:15-20 Matthew 4:18-20 Introduction: ** Re-Cap week one of hooked ** Our life is a fishing story - we considered the boat and learned the bot was a place of intimacy,instruction,irrtation - we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Body Sculpting

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

We have not been good to the Body of Christ like a plastic surgeon that got his MD from a Cracker Jack Box.

1 Corinthians 12:25  That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.  26  And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.  Ephesians 4:1  ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:30, Colossians 1:18, Acts 2:46-47, 1 Corinthians 16:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Life Isn’t About Finding Yourself. It’s About Discovering Who God Created You To Be.

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 4, 2021

How do we understand Pauls words to the Colossians regarding the person of Christ, and how it informs our lives and what we do, and who we are - A sermon as a prelude to Lent

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Social media for me is no longer simply a pastime to browse through at the end of the day, I now often find myself either working out what need to be added to our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, or working out how I add Twitch to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

What Happened? Series

Contributed by Ed Lu on Feb 19, 2021

A reflection on our part in the church

A: What happened to my church? B: Whose church? You mean, what have we done to God's church? A: Yeah, what are we doing to it? B: To it? You mean to them, the people? A: Yeah, those. B: Those? You mean, us? A: Yeah, what happened to us, you and me? Oh, I see. C: As the Head, I am first. No ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

6th Sunday After Pentecost. July 20th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2022

Year C, Proper 11.

Amos 8:1-12, Psalm 52, Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 15, Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-42 A). A BASKET OF RIPE SUMMER FRUIT. Amos 8:1-12. This vision and its interpretation is based in a pun: the Hebrew word for “Summer fruit” sounds almost identical with the word translated “the end” (Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational