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  • A Matter Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

    "A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

  • Seeing Ourselves In Christ

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    Thesis: We need to look to God to tell us who we are.

    Thesis: We need to look to God to tell us who we are. Intro.: 1. < Show the congregation a mirror > a. "This is obviously a mirror." 1) You probably look at one several times each day (some more/less). 2) Anytime you want to see how you look, step in front of a mirror. b. Looking at the unseen ...read more

  • Gambling And Risk Taking

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    Intro.: 1.

    Intro.: 1. Gambling is an issue in our society and everywhere we look there is something to remind us of that fact: a. Lottery drawings (Pick 3; Pick 4; Super Lotto, etc.) b. Pete Rose (did he or did he not gamble on pro baseball games?) c. Bingo at local clubs and churches; horseracing; Atl. ...read more

  • Sanctification: A Daily Occurrence…a Lifelong Process

    Contributed by Thomas Farley on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 18,317 views

    Sanctification as a daily undertaking.

    SANCTIFICATION: A DAILY OCCURRENCE…A LIFELONG PROCESS Colossians 3:1-17 The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "holiness." Before reading today’s scripture I would like to lay a small foundation and give you some background on the writing itself. Paul’s letter ...read more

  • Seek Those Things Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 28,762 views

    Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

    Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

  • How To Live A Christian Life Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 58,812 views

    Paul gives three simple steps to how to live the Christian live -- Seek Christ, Think Christ, and Live Christ!

    How does one BE Christian? How do you live the Christian life? Paul offers three very simple steps in the passage we read this morning, and I want us to walk through them today. The first step is very simple -- seek Christ. There is an old Candid Camera episode. You remember that old ...read more

  • The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Personal Purity

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,837 views

    This sermon demonstrates the uselessness of trying to purify ourselves because only Christ can truly prify us.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Personal Purity Colossians 3:1-11 October 28, 2001 Intro: A. [Catch-22 of Incompetence, Citation: Hank Simon, Belleville, Illinois; source: New York Times News Service, Belleville [Illinois] News-Democrat (1-18-00)] Most incompetent people don’t know ...read more

  • On To Perfection

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    An encouragement to believers to strive toward spiritual maturity and perfection.

    On To Perfection Text: Col. 3:1-17 Introduction: Max Lucado tells the story of Bob, who was born into the land of coats! His mother loved the color blue and made Bob’s first cost a lovely shade of blue. Every time she noticed her son in his lovely blue coat, she cheered, "Yes, Bob!" He felt good ...read more

  • There's Nothing Soft About Porn

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 329 ratings
     | 11,190 views

    A challenge to men about the use of pornography

    There’s Nothing Soft About Porn By David Moore, Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aim: To show the increase in the use of pornography world-wide, and exhort the believer to sexual and mental purity. Text: Colossians 3:1-7 Introduction: The book of Colossians was ...read more

  • Heavenly Mindedness

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    You soul has already been saved, try to keep your mind focused on a heavenly mentality, and it is easier to handle life.

    Colossians Chapter 3:1-4 1 If ye then be risen in Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, ...read more

  • Potential-Building Principles For Every Day Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    Third expository sermon in series on how to reach your full potential for God - based on the Colossian church letter.

    We’re in the series on "Reaching Your Full Potential for God" and the greatest part of this idea is that the purpose of reaching your full potential is "for God." We’re not talking about you reaching your full potential just for your own benefit. The greatest reason you should desire to reach ...read more

  • Out Of This World Investments

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,592 views

    Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

    “Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

  • Dressed For Success Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,960 views

    THE APOSTLE PAUL TELLS THE CHRISTIANS AT COLOSSAE HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS. THERE ARE THINGS TO PUT ON AND THINGS TO TAKE OFF.

    Dress for Success: Things to Take Off and Things to Put On Text: Colossians 3:1-15 Introduction. Clothes are very important to us, and it’s very evident when we look at our economy. If we understand how many billions of dollars are spent each year on making, selling, and buying clothes, the ...read more

  • Biblical Christianity: The Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    This is the second of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of making Christ the center of our lives and the things that keep us from it.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 2 ¡V The Centrality of Christ Colossians 3:1-17 Acts 2:43-47 - Acts 4:31-35 Tell me this morning ¡V do these passages describe the church of the 21st Century? Is it ok that we don¡¦t look like the early church? Is that alright with you? I confess as I did last week that I ...read more

  • Does God Care What I Wear? Series

    Contributed by Kirtes Calvery on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    Modesty is a way of thinking more than a way of dressing: a way of thinking about one’s identity, one’s loyalties, and one’s love for God and others.

    Does God Care What I Wear? Sept. 11, 2005 Key Text---Colossians 3:1-14 The Message 1 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in ...read more