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  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Resist The Urge To Compartmentalise

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 1,175 views

    Christ is our only wisdom, and we as one body are to be rooted in Him alone.

    1- Struggling What is so remarkable about the verb Paul uses, bearing in mind • the people he is applying it to • the method of his struggle? How do we primarily struggle on behalf of others? How should we? Which others? 2- Chain reaction Heart Step 1a. Be encouraged in heart; 1b. United in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supremacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    Giving Christ the supreme position in our lives is a decision we make. Paul opens his letter to the Colossian church with a reminder that he was sent by God.

    Introduction: I. I have a friend, a co-worker to be more specific, who comes from an American Indian heritage. A. He is actually quite proud of his background, B. In talking with him about Christ, I also discovered that he claims Christ as his savior. 1. Sounds good right. 2. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Operation Celebration

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
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     | 2,870 views

    Celebrate the wonder of your salvation!

    Celebrate: “to demonstrate satisfaction in by festivities.” But you did not need a definition of celebration did you? All of us have been a part of some kind of celebration. It may have been an athletic accomplishment. It may have been an academic achievement. The state of Florida has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009
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     | 3,043 views

    Only the Gospel 1) Gives us the assurance of heaven. 2) produces a changed life 3) Is based on God’s grace

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GOSPEL COLOSSIANS 1:3-8 1. Illus. of Homer and The Odyssey (HNTC, page 276) • Ulysses wanted to hear- plugged ears of crew and lashed himself to mast of ship. • Orpheus- played and sang so beautifully that the siren’s song held no appeal to the sailors. 2. There are a thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2009
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     | 5,480 views

    A reminder that our faith and love for others is not based on the circumstance of the day, but on the hope stored in heaven!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Background to Colossians Paul, while a prisoner in Rome, meets a runaway slave named “Onesimus”, who belonged to “Philemon”, one of the leaders of a church in the town of Colosse. Paul had led Philemon to Christ back when he started the church at Ephesus. Paul also leads Onesimus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Godly Living Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    Paul gives 4 characteristics of Godly living while reminding us of why we should pursue His guidelines and precepts.

    INTRODUCTION A. Our Journey of Life -An infant begins an exciting journey to experience Life –(sights, sounds, touch, even dependency on parents) - In growing, He works to excel in this new Journey - As he grows into maturity & others notice - Responsibilities and Opportunities … to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Attitude That Transforms Our Actions

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009
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     | 3,857 views

    The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions.

    AN ATTITUDE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR ACTIONS-Colossians 1:1-8 Proposition: The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to become more thankful for what God had done for us in our spiritual life as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Measure Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,714 views

    What is the measure of a great church?

    Text: Colossians 1:3-14 Title: The measure of a great church. Introduction A.The apostle Paul was always thanking God for the Colossian church. (v3) “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you… B.The reason being: It was such a great church. (v6) “All over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009
     | 3,458 views

    To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rickey Bennett avatar

    Heaven's My Home: The Power Of A Heavenly Hope Is Available To You! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
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     | 8,828 views

    The key to the faith-filled, love-filled life is to daily cultivate our awareness of and our joy in the hope laid up for us in heaven.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 1. Today we are going to begin a preaching series on this book of the Bible that we will finish in November. The preaching schedule was handed out and emailed out if you need another copy of it you can get it from the table in the back ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gospel Is The Sweet Spot Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,133 views

    The Gospel is the greatest truth that will change our lives for God’s glory. This is actually a message review for the first four sermons that shows how the gospel connects these sermons and God’s truths all together.

    1. Message Review: a. Vision, Mission, & Ministry (Habakkuk 2:2-3) b. Father Knows Best (Col. 3:20-21) c. Our Heavenly Hope (Col. 1:1-8) d. Living a Life Worthy of the Lord (Col. 1:9-14) 2. What’s the Connection between the Messages & Vision? a. Truths: Are all truths equal? (The Gospel is ...read more

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    A Christian Is Blessed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    This message points to seven blessings a Christian has because of Jesus

    A CHRSTIAN IS BLESSED* A CHRISTIAN IS... COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 Christians are the most blessed people in the world because of their relationship with Jesus. One pastor said, "Who we are in Christ is far more important than where we are in life". And here is why? 1. We have an Authoritative Guide, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,554 views

    Our lives, individually and corporately, can display the power of the gospel.

    Text: Colossians 1:1-14 Title: The Power of the Gospel Most of the time, when we’re speaking or writing, we tend to put the most important information at the front end then move on from there. At the beginning of this letter, Paul and his partner Timothy give a warm greeting in the first verses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Becoming Christian"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 30, 2008
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     | 3,878 views

    Paul’s process of growing spiritually

    “Becoming Christian” August 3, 2008 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An Excellent Reputation Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
     | 3,350 views

    The power of the gospel in the world and especially in the lives of the Colossian saints.

    Imagine writing a letter to a pigmy living in the deepest, darkest parts of Africa. In your letter you must describe life in the Lower Blue Mountains. What would you say? How would you describe the fabric of our society? What is our reputation?   There’s lots of good things to write about: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed