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  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Return To Christ

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010
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    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

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    Completeness In Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010
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    It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

    Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace: Unmerited Favor.

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 31, 2010
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    Paul gives eight blessing that Grace gives ❶ - v.14 FORGIVENESS ❷ v. 14 - REDEMPTION ❸ v. 13 - TRANSLATION ❹ v. 13 - DELIVERED ❺ v. 12 - PARTAKERS ❻ v. 11 - STRENGTHENED ❼ v. 10 - FRUITFUL/INCREASING &#10

    A conversation on a bus was overheard between a young woman her friend ahead of her. The woman was reading - Scott Peck’s “The Road Less Traveled” (published in 1978. It eventually spent 13 years on the New York Times bestseller list to create a paperback record, sold 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adequacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010
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    The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

    Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model Of Christian Experience Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him. Bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. Read God’s word so you can get to know God better. Pray that God would give you his power to strengthen you?

    Love is a great thing isn’t it? After all it is St Valentine’s Day. And even if it is the object of American cultural imperialism, even if it is taken over by advertising and media hype, love is what makes the world go ’round. What’s more, it’s at the core, the centre ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ The Fullness Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Get back to the basic truth of the gospel – that Jesus alone saves us.

    By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Today we’re looking at chapter 1.vs15-23 of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and – today it’s all about getting back to basics. It’s important that we do this. I think it’s the same reason we take holidays - Holidays give us an opportunity to get back to basics. - Get back ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    If we have our minds centred in Christ, focussed on the things that please God, then we won't need a rule book. If God's word dwells in us the way our lives are hidden with Christ then we'll do things that please God automatically.

    Paul has just finished telling the Colossians to stay away from those who want to tie them down to human rules and regulations. He says these rules are of no use to you in controlling your human desires. He says “Why would you want to subject yourself to human regulations when Christ has died ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Outward, Upward And Inward

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jul 20, 2010
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    Faith directs us to glorify God, to serve others and to build ourselves spiritually - all at the same time.

    Sometimes, when I watch sports at home, Hannah will sit down beside me and watch the game with me for a few minutes. Eventually she'll ask who's playing and who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Then she'll say something to the effect of “whoever wins – I like!” Now, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "A Big Sigh Of Relief"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2010
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    Religion that focuses only on the details of things you’re allowed or not allowed to touch or eat is dealing with worldly and perishable things. God is much bigger than that!

    Colossians 2:6-23 “A Big Sigh of Relief” As Christians, it seems like we are always trying to add more stuff... …rules, regulations, don’t do this, don’t say that… “…you gotta have this, you gotta have that…” But in our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fruit Bearing Fruit Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010
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    What is most necessary for our growth in sanctification?

    Fruit Bearing Fruit Colossians 1:3-23 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 18, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year It was about nine years ago that Rachel and I planted some gladiolus bulbs in front of our house – well… really Rachel planted them. I had been gone for some reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeking God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 25, 2010
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    To find and know and live God

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 7, 2010 Date Preached: July 11, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Seeking God’s Guidance Text: Col 1:9-12 (ESV) 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Ponder Your Spiritual “before” And “after” Pictures

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 25, 2010
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    Jesus has not only washed us clean from our sins, he energizes us for continual service.

    You’ve seen these pictures in newspapers and in magazines advertising some procedure to make you look younger. They’re “before” and “after” pictures. But to tell you the truth, the only difference I see between some “before” and “after” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Your Identity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2010
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    It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it... from God.

    Title: Finding Your Identity Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Thesis: It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it… from God. Introduction: Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France has proposed a decree that would ban anyone from wearing religious symbols of any kind. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Our Minds On Things Above!

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 31, 2010
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    As Christians we are in the world but not of the world.

    Colossians 3: 1-11 Pray. Lord let the words of my mouth and the mediation of all our hearts be acceptable to you Lord our rock and salvation. This morning’s sermon is titled; Set you mind on things above. In the second reading from the book of Colossians Apostle Paul was addressing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Rich In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 1, 2010
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    The final sermon in the Living in Christ sermon series - this one works from the point of our riches found in Christ Jesus.

    Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 10, Aug. 1, 2010 Living Rich in…Christ Colossian 3:1-11 ,Ecc. 1 and Luke 13:13-21 † In Jesus Name † My brothers and sisters in Christ, as you set your view, and your life’s direction on things above, may you realize the rich freedom you have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran