Sermons about Colossians 1:1-4:6

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

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Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

MADE FOR A MISSION Purpose #5 EVANGELISM — 40 Days of Purpose Colossians 4:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: What is the largest living organism in the world? How about the blue whale weighing in at 120 tons and over 80 feet long? Or perhaps it may be a giant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle For The Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2005

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Which should take precidence - the mind or faith? Are the two mutually exclusive or can they get along together? Such are the questions out of Colossians 1: do you have the mind of man or the mind of Christ?

In our world today there is a fight going on - which is more important, intellect, or faith? Especially amongst Christians these two ideas fight for preeminence. Some think the two are mutually exclusive - you either have blind faith or you have intellect - but not both. Others say that our minds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grace We Don't Deserve: The Face Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

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Grace, by definition, is something we do not deserve. This Easter message focuses on four things we can see in the face of Jesus that demonstrate God’s grace.

Grace We Don’t Deserve: The Face of Grace “Grace,” part 3 of 3 Easter Sunday – March 27, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers I have to start out this morning by saying I know the title of this message is redundant. By definition, grace is unmerited favor – favor that we do not deserve. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life As A Stunted Plan Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

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Do you feel a lack of growth? It could be that you are experiencing the effects of bad doctrine or that you need to re-connect to the root - Jesus Christ.

The Colossians were Christians - they knew Jesus as their Savior. But what threatened them in the proto-Gnostic heresy was a lack of maturity. They were like plants - plants that hadn’t grown up and were stunted in their maturity. As Christians if we do not grow in our discipleship in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where's Your Mind Set? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

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Often we want to make ourselves better but go about it the wrong way. Paul the Apostle gives us tips in how to put off the old nature and put on Christ’s character.

In chapter 2, Paul focused on the error of elevating the mind above the knowledge of God, and focusing on taming the physical body as a way to righteousness. He chastises the use of external rules and regulations, especially those around following certain ritual days and abstaining from certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Family Roles Series

Contributed by Will Norman on May 5, 2005

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Directed to students, on relationships within the family and the family structure that governs those relationships.

How many of you can think of a time when you were embarrassed by your family?… mom, dad, brother, sister … we can even go out into aunts, uncles, and cousins if you want to. I remember when I was in the 3rd grade, my mom, sisters, and myself were out doing something … probably shopping or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seasoning Our Greeting Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

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Part of a series on recaliming Christ as part of our Christmas season.

“SEASONING OUR GREETINGS” TEXT: Colossians 4: 2-18 Sunday, December 1, 2002 I know it is early in the season, but I’ll keep asking you this question throughout Advent–“Are you having fun yet?” Gallup did a poll asking people if they were having more fun this year than last year. Do you think ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parenting-Opportunities To Bless Your Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2005

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Regardless of your family situation you have hope. You can experience God’s blessing in your family.

Parenting - Opportunities to Bless Your Family Colossians 3:18-21 Proverbs 22:6 After raising four children and now have fourteen grandchildren I can give you three words for successful parenting, “It is Tough.” For single people two words, “Get Ready.” No one with children says parenting is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Whose In Charge Here? - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2005

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Colossians tell us Jesus is the "head of the church" - but what does that mean, and how can we make sure that we let Him be just that?

OPEN: In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. What was the cause of the accident? According to news reports, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

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For those of us who feel life unraveling, Paul offers Jesus who holds life together even when it feels like it is falling apart.

Holding Life Together When It Feels Like Its Falling Apart Colossians 1:9-20 (New International Version) 9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Survive When You Didn't Win Immunity (Part 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

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What we believe has a very definite connection with how we behave.

How To Survive When You Didn’t Win Immunity (Pt. 1) Col. 3.1-2 May 22, 2005 Chester, Illinois Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A George Whitefield was witnessing to a man and asked him, "What do you believe?" I believe what my church believes. "What does your church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Do Little Things Great

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005

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Introdcution to Colossians

Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Pastor's Responsibility

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005

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Introduction to Colossians with respect to a pastor’s calling

Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-16, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Anglican

The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jun 2, 2005

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THE APOSTLE PAUL’S MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN COLOSSAE WAS SIMPLE.SOME PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY ARE RELIGIOUS MIGHT TRY TO TELL YOU THINGS CONTRARY TO THE WORD OF GOD. IF YOU ARE FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD, KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

The Sufficiency of Christ Text: Colossians 1:1-14 Introduction. A preacher looks out his window one hot summer day and he sees an overturned hay-wagon on the road with a young farmer boy struggling to move the pile of hay out of the road. The boy looked hot and sweaty….and upset. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Ask "Why?"

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 15, 2003

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Jesus created a questioning community. We must ask questions in order to get better answers. If we settle for "pat" answers everyone loses.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris We are all theologians. You don’t need to take a theology class at seminary to be a theologian. We all have beliefs about God. Even atheists ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3

Denomination: Methodist

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