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  • Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

    “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

  • Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

    I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

  • Believer Beware

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Paul gave three warnings for us to heed if we are to enjoy our fullness in Jesus Christ

    INTRO: I remember when I was in grade school one of the games I liked to play was baseball. My friend would pitch rocks, and I’d have a big long stick. I would see how far I could hit them. We were told not to do this over and over again, but I did not listen. One day when I was out hitting ...read more

  • Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

  • Jesus The One And Only - Accept No Substitute Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,310 views

    Colossians 2 explains that Philosophy, Ritualism, Mysticism, and Legalism are counterfeits of the real thing: Jesus Christ

    Colossians Series # 2 Jesus the One and Only Accept No Substitute Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:2-8 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at Colossians chapter 1 where Paul talked about the Supremacy of Christ. In Chapter 2, Paul warns the Colossian church about some teachings that are ...read more

  • No Short Cuts To Glory Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,425 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

  • Beware Of Grace-Robbers! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,513 views

    If you think God has already done 99.999999999% of what’s necessary for you to be saved, and then it’s up to you to do the remaining .00000001%, then you don’t understand grace.

    INTRODUCTION: When I was younger I had brief dreams of being a Biblical Archaeologist. I thought it would be a glamorous job, and that I would unearth some exciting treasure like the Ark of the Covenant or something. So I was excited about an opportunity in college to travel to Israel and to ...read more

  • Stop Chasing Shadows! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,213 views

    Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more

  • Our All Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,044 views

    Our all sufficient Christ is our security in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Sixteen key atttributes that are worthy of our worship, focus and exploration.

    Our All Sufficient Christ for Our Insufficiencies (Col. 2:1-18) Everything that looks SPIRITUAL is not! You’ve probably heard the expression "red herring." This term was coined from a method of training hunting dogs to follow the scent of their prey. Once the dogs were following the proper ...read more

  • Not Rules And Superstition Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    True spiritual life and wisdom is not found in strict adhearance to rules, or in paths that lead to pagan gods. It is only found in Jesus.

    Not rules and superstition Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 2:6-23 The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric ...read more

  • Maxed Out

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,944 views

    You can be everything that God has intended by continuing in His power.

    November 10, 2008 Evening Worship Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Subject: Fullness in Christ Title: Maxed Out You know that I am one of those people who believe that you should be what you say you are. When I worked in the trades I was often captivated by the other trades, especially the tradesmen who ...read more

  • Keeping Our Balance In A Topsy Turvy World

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    We have been given authority and power in order to become overcomers in the present circumstances. We do not need to succumb to the pressures around us but can live overcoming lives.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God May 3, 2009 Keeping Our Balance in a Topsy Turvey World Colossians 2:6-16 INTRODUCTION: There are many things that upset the apple cart in our “topsy turvy” world. One of them is the downturn in the economy with the loss of ...read more

  • Jesus Christ Will Reign Forever! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,506 views

    You believe in Christmas and Easter and you say you are a Christian but do you really know and envision Jesus Christ as He is?

    Now that Christmas is over, what are people thinking about?? Most people are now reflecting on the year passing and the New Year to come. How many of you are excited about 2009? How many of you are concerned about the New Year? How many of you already have New Year’s resolutions? Many will say, ...read more

  • Encouragement From The Lord

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    This is a message that deals with church growth and encouragement through preaching

    Encouragement From the Lord Text: Col.2:9-23 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 that Paul gives to this people. I. ...read more

  • Sophomore Or Saint? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008
     | 5,296 views

    We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

    There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more