Sermons on Colossians 1:27:

Beyond The Cross

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003

The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Of The Reconciled Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 4, 2004

In this sermon we will examine the reconciling work of God in the life of the believer and what He has called all of us to be.

Colossians 1 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-28

Paul's Understanding Of The Ministry Of The Church Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 5th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Paul’s Understanding of the Ministry of the Church Colossians 1:23b-29 23bThis is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. 24Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on living the Christian life.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:23-29 INTRO: What the eye once sees it can never unsee. I wonder what would happen if we saw Jesus as Paul saw him? What would happen to us if we had that kind of vision? Here is a man who didn’t see him personally, but fell at his feet. You can’t meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Experience, Obedience, Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2004

As the conclusion of a series on the "Experiencing God" discipleship course, and for Christ the King Sunday and a stewardship emphasis. The only way one can experience God is to obey Him and wait for the grace of fulfillment.

The time comes when it is no longer good enough to know about something; you want to experience it directly. The moment comes when it just does not satisfy to have only an arm’s length relationship to something. The only thing that will satisfy is a first-hand, up close and personal, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hope, Help And Haven

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007

1- Christ is our hope of eternal life 2- Christ is our help in life 3- Christ is our haven of rest

INTRO.- ILL.- In Peanuts Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me." "On your 75th birthday," Lucy promised, "I’ll bake you a cake." ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Colossians 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Source Of Hope Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

In whom or what do you put your hope? We know that some people put their hope on money and wealth and some people put their hope in people. A hope that is placed on anything other than Jesus Christ is a false hope because hope is only as reliable as the p

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:15-29 In one of the Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me." "On your 75th ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Glories Of Christ

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Since Jesus is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn over all creation, how should we respond to Him?

The glories of Christ Proverbs 8:22-36- wisdom in creation Colossians 1- the pre-eminence of Christ Jesus 1,7- sends faithful apostles/ministers (calling of the disciples while they were yet humble fishermen- took them where they were and moved them on); ministers of life, cst. Solomon and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism That Transforms

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 27, 2008

What is it like to live the life of "In-Christ"?

In the language of the New Testament our text is one long sentence, so I’m going to break it up as we go along. The phrase, "IN CHRIST" provokes questions. Why is "in Christ" so important that Paul uses it over 170 times in his epistles? What does it mean? Short answer: it means “to be saved, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

In The Service Of The King

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 19, 2007

Exposition of Col. 1:24-29

Exactly what does it mean to serve the Lord? It was after one of those long sermons that seem to last forever that a father and his son were walking toward the door when the boy stopped in front of a plaque in the foyer. The little boy pointed and asked, “Daddy, what’s this for?” His father ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret In You

Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 14, 2008

A sermon exploring the greatest secret that God kept hidden from the ages but which has now been revealed within the Christian.

The Secret in You Colossians 1:25-27 Introduction: A couple of years ago, Prime Time Productions produced a self-help video that flooded the internet and became a sensation. The video’s a documentary that consists of a series of interviews that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

Who Are You Serving? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Mar 4, 2007

Part 5 in the Series from Colossians

Who are you serving? Colossians 1:23-29 When a person has a life changing experience with Christ they also: I. BECOME A SERVANT OF CHRIST. But you must continue to believe this truth and stand in it firmly. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: *other

Rooted In A Sacrificial Life Series

Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009

When we are Being rewarded for our obedience it is easer for us to be obedient, but suffer for our obedience we are usually not willing to do that.

Thesis: Rooted in a sacrificial life Title: It’s all about Cost! Intro: Let’s read out of Colossians chapter 1 verse 24-29 Vs. 24: Paul say’s he is rejoicing in his suffering. I don’t know about you, but suffering doesn’t sound fun. When I hear the word suffering, I think of being stuck in a car ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

Picturing the face and presence of God

How many of us throughout our lives ever tried to imagine what God looks like? Do you think of the Sistine Chapel? Maybe you see the statue of Zeus, or maybe some may even think of George Burns or Morgan Freeman. While none of these truly represent who God is or what he may look like, they do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Methodist