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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Evil Only Has The Power Over Us That We Give It

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it”

    Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it” In Chapter two verse ten, Paul introduced the theme “fullness of life” as a way of capturing the whole Christian experience in a single phrase. Verses eleven to thirteen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Made For Life, Not Legalism: Following Jesus Into True Rest - Mark 2:27 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 3, 2026
    based on 1 rating
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    We live in an age obsessed with performance. We measure our worth by what we do, how busy we are, and how well we keep up. And tragically, that same spirit can creep into our faith.

    Made for Life, Not Legalism: Following Jesus into True Rest - Mark 2:27 Introduction: When Rules Replace Relationship We live in an age obsessed with performance. Targets, metrics, productivity, image, hustle. Even rest has become something we feel guilty about. We measure our worth by what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Be Or Not To Be Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 24, 2025
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    Paul tells the Colossians they were dead. But what did he mean by dead? And how do we know if we are spiritually dead?

    The quality of mercy is not strain'd. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes. That, of course, was from the Merchant of Venice, which I studied in grade 11. Do they still teach Shakespear in High ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Halloween Can Help Christians

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
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    Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

    How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Religious Legalism

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    This sermon proclaims the good news that salvaion is not something we earn by adhearance to legalistic obedience to the law, but it is freely received by the work of Jesus Christ.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Religious Legalism Colossians 2:11-17 October 14, 2001 Intro: A. Last week, Bob Russell of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY began a series of sermons on the book of Colossians with these words… "Sometimes I look over this audience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Enter His Rest - Hebrews 4:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2025
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    We live in a world that is constantly restless—our culture prizes busyness, our calendars are full, and our minds are rarely still. Yet the Bible speaks of a special rest that God has prepared for His people.

    Go! And Enter His Rest - Hebrews 4:9 Hebrews 4:9 – “So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God.” (NLT) Introduction: Restless in a Restless World We live in a world that is constantly restless. Think about it—our culture prizes busyness, our calendars are full, and our minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon 7 - Believer, Beware Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2025
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    In this sermon's section from Colossians, Paul warns the Colossian Christians to avoid the false teachings of legalism, mysticism and asceticism. Christians from all times need to heed these warnings as well.

    Introduction: A. One day a customer was entering a little country store and noticed a sign posted on the door warning, “Danger! Beware of dog!” 1. Inside, the customer noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor beside the cash register, and asked: “Is that the dog folks are supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Short Cuts To Glory Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,971 views

    An examination of the real path to spiritual victory (in Christ)rather than promised short cuts.

    True Spirituality Series No Shortcuts to Glory Colossians 2:6-23 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I start with some assumptions today. Number one: every one of you wants to know and experience the reality of God in your life. You don’t just want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Meaning For Old Feasts

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
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    A look at the prophetic, spiritual meaning behind the three major Feasts of the Mosaic Covenant.

    In Colossians 2:16-17, we have the Apostle Paul telling the brethren that they were to no longer allow some people to tell them that they must - to be good Christians - observe the various ordinances and statutes of the old Mosaic Law. Paul explains that the various parts of the Mosaic Law have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Declare Your Independence Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    An exposition of Col. 2:16-19

    Colossians 2:16-19 Clint Meade Cornerstone Baptist Church, 9-30-2007 Along with the rest of the western world, I have been watching the events that are unfolding within Venezuela and Iran. Those two nations are being led by two very dangerous men. Both Hugo Chavez of Venezuela ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Minshew avatar

    Christianity Centers In Christ Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
     | 2,966 views

    Describes how Christ is the central point to our belief system

    Christianity centers in Christ! Colossians 2:16-23 1. Christians follow Christ, not men’s rules. Contexually: Jewish legal system. Not under law…and we’ve never been under it. Make our own rules: Great ones for making rules. Not so good at making them. Florida: The state constitution allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Preaching Encourages

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,610 views

    This is a message on how preaching is used to offer encouragement.

    THE WAY PREACHING ENCOURAGES Text: Col.2:9-23 W. Max Alderman Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Hope Uncompromised Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
     | 4,558 views

    Paul was dealing with the Christians in Colossae that had lost their hope because a false teacher there spreading wrong message to them. Paul was trying to correct the chaos created by the false teaching because, being a loving and passionate person, he h

    Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-19 Last night I received an email from a guy named Jim H. He says, “Twice today you sent me back the email containing some cute animal pictures that I sent out a year an a half ago, without explanation. I don’t know who you are and I don’t think I have ever had you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discovering A New Way Of Living Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007
     | 5,841 views

    As a believer I am complete in Christ, and I should be enjoying all the privileges He offers. # 4 in a 4-part series.

    Title: Discovering A New Way Of Living Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Colossians 2:10-23 Introduction: Handicapped But Complete About two years ago my wife Kay was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jordan avatar

    Are You Living In Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    Part 7 of Colossians

    Are you living in Freedom? Colossians (2:8-23) I. Are you living in freedom from philosophies and traditions of men? A. The freedom from spiritual nonsense. Don’t let anyone lead you astray with empty philosophy and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the ...read more

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