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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012
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    Our identity is in Christ. Our spiritual power is as strong as is our understanding of that truth.

    Outline I. Series Introduction a. Background: Who, What, When, Where, Why – v.1-2. II. Introduction III. Transition a. Paul found his identity in Christ. He presses the church and us to likewise find our identity in Christ, as highlighted in the text. IV. CIT/CIS: Finding Identity in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who We Are In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 4, 2012
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    To exist is to relate. No human being stands alone. We are defined by those people and things that we relate and by which we identify ourselves. So who are we in Christ?

    ILLUSTRATION A mother went to wake up her son. She said, "Son, it is time to wake up. It is Monday morning to go to school." The son did not want to get up and did not want to go. The mother insisted that he get up. He said, "I do not want to go to school." She asked, "Why don’t you want ...read more

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    God's Check List (A) Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 9, 2013
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    In the first chapter of Colossians, Paul, the writer, addressed his remarks "to the saints and faithful brethren,". In verse 2 he went on to describe exactly what it meant to be a faithful brother or sister in Christ. This sermon is Part 1

    God's Check List (A) Colossians 1:1-12 When I was in high school my father had his pilot’s license. We used to fly all over the place and I got to fly the plane most of the time when I was with him. Before we could crank the plane there was a check list that we had to go through checking off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Super-Size Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 1, 2013
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    Do you want to Super-Size your faith? Colossians gives use some keys to be able to do that!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You ever go to a fast food restaurant extremely hungry. You have intentions of eating a salad or a diet drink, but your hunger takes over. • Now you are ready to order, the person behind the counter asks you what you would like to order and you start to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    You Gotta Have Faith In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014
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    This is a series through the book of Colossians. A letter of Paul to encouraging the church to take a stand on one key truth, Christ is all we need to put our faith, trust, and hope in. He is enough, there is no room for any gospel.

    Background: (1:1-2) • Author: Clearly, this letter is written by Paul, while in prison (4:18), around 60-62 AD • City: The city of Colosse was an ancient city, in Asia Minor (present day Turkey), around 100 miles east of Ephesus. At one time it was the crossroads for east and west ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thankfulness With A Grateful Heart; Why?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014
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    The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here comes from the Greek word “Eucharist”.

    Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-9 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Summary: The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Knowledge We Have

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013
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    Paul's answer to Gnostic tendencies in the Church.

    THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAVE. Colossians 1:1-14. The Apostle Paul was in prison (Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:18), probably in Rome. We can imagine that any bearer of news of the churches, and of the progress of the gospel, was a welcome visitor. Such was Epaphras a “fellow-servant, who is for you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inner Strength Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
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     | 7,567 views

    The Spirit provides Christians with an inner strength that enables us to endure with patience and joy.

    Colossians 1:1-14 “Inner Strength” INTRODUCTION Our text today contains one of my favorite Bible verses. It was a passage of scripture that I learned when I participated in a weekend retreat in high school. The verse is Colossians 1:10, “To lead a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Carpe Diem - Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 18, 2013
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    Faith is the foundation of God's message. Hope is the attitude and the focus,. .But love. Love is the action. When faith and hope are in line, you are free to love completely. And through this, we can truly "Seize the Day."

    Paul shares this hope in Christ to the Colossians ... and to all that call themselves followers of the Christ. Hear Paul's prayer: BIBLE ".... that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ....to please Him in all respects, .... bearing fruit in every good work ....and increasing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ-The Only Hope

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2012
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    The key word in today’s message is “hope.” And there is also the confidence in the truth, that Christ is the only hope! This year, 2003, is a year to acknowledge that truth. The claim that Christ is the only hope is a bold claim, because it eliminates a

    Title: Christ-the Only Hope Text: “Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel, which has come to you, as it has also in all the ...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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    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

  • Allen James avatar

    A Thankful Hope Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009
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    A sermon series in Colossians tracing the word "Eucharisteo = to give thanks." This message reveals Paul’s thankfulness for the hope of the Colossians.

    A Thankful Faith • Colossians 1:3-8 SERIES INTRODUCTION: meaning of “eucharist = to give thanks” INTRODUCTION: Often times when we give thanks, we focus upon the blessings we have RECEIVED which are often times TEMPORARY. In this passage, Paul gives thanks for the blessing OF OTHERS which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    One Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009
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    From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

    One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News To Share

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010
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    Encouraging Christians to share their faith - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Evangelism talk Reading: Colossians chapter 1 verses 1-12. Ill: • Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote only three letters a year. • And with good reason. • Letters in those days were mailed without a cover and could be read by anyone. • But William Mulready had an idea to ensure ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Always Thank God For The Gospel's Growing Season

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
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    Pentecost 8(C) - Believers always thank God for the Gospel’s growing season. God’s gospel takes root in our hearts. God’s gospel bears fruit in our lives.

    ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR THE GOSPEL’S GROWING SEASON (Outline) July 26, 2009 -- PENTECOST 8 -- Colossians 1:1-14 INTRO: Scripture often uses extreme adjectives. The Lord requests believers to live the Christian life “always”, “continually”, “without ceasing”. These are only a few of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran