Sermons on Colossians 1:12:

Grow

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving For Jesus And His Wonderful Name!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 13, 2008

This outline tells why we give thanks to the Father through Jesus and His Name.

Thanksgiving for Jesus and His Wonderful Name! Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of Our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-21

A Brand New Day

Contributed by David De Kock on Dec 31, 2008

A sermon for New Year

Colossians 1:9-20 9 For 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 understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20

Denomination: Charismatic

"At The Christian's Core”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 12, 2008

At the core of the Christian are these three things.

“At the Christian’s Core” Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Life That Counts Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009

The atttributes of a meaningful Christian life.

Almost everyone is determined to make their life count for something. Steve Fossett was a well known adventurer who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. He also sailed around the world five times non-stop, he also a powered aircraft license. On September 3, 2007, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "Enoughness" Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 8, 2009

As believers we sing songs, read stories and hear messages about Jesus, but do we truly believe or even realize who Jesus really is to us?

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 3, 2009 Date Preached: September 6, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back To School – Believers Edition! Sermon Title: The ‘Enoughness’ of Christ! Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Introduction: Just recently in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Colossians Should Be Our Prayer For One Another

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 13, 2009

Paul was writing down details of how he was praying for the young Colossian Church. It is a great guide as to how we should be praying for our fellow believers.

Welcome to week two of our study of St Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church, probably written between 52 and 56 AD – at least that’s when Paul’s letter was written – not my sermon! Last week we considered the ‘gospel [that] is bearing fruit and growing’ (1:6). Those of us who were here took home a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Praying That Pleases God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God.

PRAYING THAT PLEASES GOD--Colossians 1:9-14 Proposition: Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to pray prayers that please God that will lead to living a life that is pleasing to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Always Thank God For The Gospel's Growing Season

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 8(C) - Believers always thank God for the Gospel’s growing season. God’s gospel takes root in our hearts. God’s gospel bears fruit in our lives.

ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR THE GOSPEL’S GROWING SEASON (Outline) July 26, 2009 -- PENTECOST 8 -- Colossians 1:1-14 INTRO: Scripture often uses extreme adjectives. The Lord requests believers to live the Christian life “always”, “continually”, “without ceasing”. These are only a few of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Thankful Prayer Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009

This is the second message the Eucharist series exploring Colossians 1:9-14 as Paul reveals three essentials for a thankful prayer.

INTRODUCTION: Authentic thanksgiving through prayer is a true REFLECTION of the gratitude in our hearts for GOD’S ACTIVITY (past, present, & future). Transition: Ex. of A.C.T.S. prayer. We must be careful not to reduce thanksgiving in our prayer to a section or checklist in preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer To Grow On Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

If You Only Knew Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#2 in series. Knowing what has already happened to us helps us realize that Christianity is not the same thing as self-improvement.

Colossians 1:9-14 – If You Only Knew Today we are continuing in our series started last week on the book of Colossians. Over the next few months, we’ll be learning from the words of Paul to the church in Colosse, about how to put Christ first in our lives. Today we are in 1:9-14. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace: Unmerited Favor.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 31, 2010

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

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Living

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011

There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Thanks To The Father

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we need to be thankful for all we have and all we are, because it all came from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you give thanks to GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be thankful for all we have and all we are, because it all came from GOD. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:12 (Amplified Bible) Giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified and made us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal