Sermons on Colossians 1:1-24:999:

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Living The Resurrected Life

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

What does it mean to live after the resurrection of Jesus? As Christians we must Open our Heart, Use our head, and Lend a hand

Sources for the Sermon Include sermoncentral, Broadman Bible Commentary, and Paul's Letters from Prison by Houlden Includes outline for congregation at the end LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE Jay Robison COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 Last week I read a list of things a pastor should not say at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Christ

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010

Christ holds it all together.

Return to Christ Colossians 1:15-23 My job is not an easy one. As the spiritual leader of this congregation, my job is to Preach, teach and equip you for the work of the Lord. My job is to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

God is more interested in what is on the inside of us than He is in what is on the outside of us.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Colossians 3:8-3:16 8 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah And Yom Kippur Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2010

A message relating how Jonah told the Ninevites they would be destroyed, and yet they weren't, and how on Rosh Hashana a persons fate is written in God's book, but it can be changed before the closing of the gates on Yom Kippur.

Jonah Jonah is read every year on the most Holy Day in the Jewish calender, the day of Atonement. (Yom Kippur) To understand why we have to back up and explain a little bit about the Jewish feasts. There are 7 major Jewish feasts. The Hebrew word for feasts (moadim) literally means "appointed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News To Share

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

An Annoying, Discombobulating, Fuzzy-Toothed Inconvenience

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

At the end of a year, we can choose to let go of things that have weighed us down in the previous year. We can lose some of the baggage that we carry around and choose to replace it with the love of Christ.

How many times have you stood forsaken at the baggage carousel, watching the luggage track spit out piece after piece of luggage, but never yours? Why is it, when all chance of my suitcase ever showing up is gone, I feel compelled to stand there and watch the few remaining orphan bags circling ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 16, 2010

Who are we? Those who claim Christ are promised so many things, and yet do we stand upon the pormises? This sermon speaks loudly about who we are.

WHO AM I? (ALL my sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) ** This sermon was preceded by a Special “Who AM I” by Casting Crowns ** Who Am I? For many teenagers, this is a question that is routinely asked. In High School ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 19, 2010

5 Great reasons to Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord! Colossians 1:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 8, 2010 *John Piper once said: “To be supremely loving, God must give us what will be best for us and delight us most; He must give us Himself. But what do we do when we are given or shown something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Strong And Prepared

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2010

Remembering and being thankful for all God has done enables us to be strong and prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1: 10 – 20 / Strong and Prepared Intro: One day as a Pastor was walking down a country lane he saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his truck. The boy was hot and sweaty and looked very upset. The Pastor stopped and urged the young man to stop ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Claim The Name

Contributed by John Bergh on Nov 22, 2010

This sermon is to help us know who Jesus is.

“Claim the Name” Have you ever had one of those moments when you have to question your own sanity? The other day I found myself in the garage and I didn’t have a clue as to why I was there. Does this sound familiar? I hope so because if it doesn’t, maybe I should check myself in someplace. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Is Coming But First: Thanksgiving

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2010

A good seasonal spiritual wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.

Title: Christmas Is Coming but First: Thanksgiving Text: Colossians 1:10-14 Thesis: A good seasonal wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.. Introduction This morning you may be expecting that my thoughts are going to reflect a concern that retailers are so bent on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstrating Your Thankfulness

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2010

When it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness it shouldn’t need a holiday. There is never a better time to show how thankful we are than right now ...

Demonstrating your Thankfulness Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction If you are taking notes, there will be lots of bible references this morning … Background on our passage this morning: - Paul writes to the city of Colosse in about 60 AD - Colosse was located in Asia Minor, which is now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Things To Do

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

4 Things to do (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 4 verses 2-18. The chapter nicely divides into 4 sections: (1). Praying (verse 2-4 & 12-13). 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Brethren

Put To, Put Off, Put On!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Put to, put off, put on!

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 1-25. • In the final two chapters of Colossians, • Paul moved into the practical application of the doctrines he had been teaching. • After all, it does little good if Christians declare and defend the truth, • But fail to demonstrate it in their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Brethren