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  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Resist The Urge To Compartmentalise

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    Christ is our only wisdom, and we as one body are to be rooted in Him alone.

    1- Struggling What is so remarkable about the verb Paul uses, bearing in mind • the people he is applying it to • the method of his struggle? How do we primarily struggle on behalf of others? How should we? Which others? 2- Chain reaction Heart Step 1a. Be encouraged in heart; 1b. United in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Nance avatar

    What God Wants For His Children

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 5,389 views

    A sermon focusing on what God wants in the lives of his children; a call to obedient growth.

    What God Wants for His Children Col. 1:9-12 I. God wants us to grow in knowledge him. A. Paul’s prayer reflected two areas in which God wanted the Colossians to experience growth. 1. He wanted them to grow in the knowledge of his will—in the knowledge of truth 2. He wanted them to grow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Supremacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 6, 2008
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    Giving Christ the supreme position in our lives is a decision we make. Paul opens his letter to the Colossian church with a reminder that he was sent by God.

    Introduction: I. I have a friend, a co-worker to be more specific, who comes from an American Indian heritage. A. He is actually quite proud of his background, B. In talking with him about Christ, I also discovered that he claims Christ as his savior. 1. Sounds good right. 2. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Prescott avatar

    Giving Thanks For What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    We thank God for many things but do we thank him for the most important thing?

    Colossians 1:12 Introduction For several weeks now, we’ve been working our way through Paul’s prayer for the church in Colossae. And thus far, what an awesome prayer it has been. Let’s take a look back at this prayer up to this point. How many people in your life would benefit if you prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Jesus Christ: Our Source Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    In these first 14 verses we receive Paul’s standard greeting of "Grace and peace to you from God our Father," we see Paul’s thankfulness to God or what He is doing in and through the Colossians and we see how Paul prays for the Colossians.

    Jesus Christ: Our Source of Hope Colossians 1:1-14 659 “Him, Him, Him” Dr. S. D. Gordon tells of an old Christian woman whose age began to tell on her memory. She had once known much of the Bible by heart. Eventually only one precious bit stayed with her. “I know whom I have believed, and am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2006
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    “All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament.

    What it’s All About Text: Colossians 1: 3-6 We say: “All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament. The nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Perez avatar

    Agradando A Dios

    Contributed by Richard Perez on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    Un amor verdadero hacia Dios siempre se relaciona con nuestra obediencia a El.

    "9 Por lo cual también nosotros, desde el día que lo oímos, no cesamos de orar por vosotros, y de pedir que seáis llenos del conocimiento de Su voluntad en toda sabiduría e inteligencia espiritual,10 para que andéis como es digno del Señor, agradándole en todo, llevando fruto en toda buena obra, y ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Your Life Worthy Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,004 views

    May we by God’s grace and through His power live our lives worthy of the NAME we claim.

    The soldier walks 21 steps. On the 21st step he turns and faces the tomb he is guarding. He does this for 21 seconds. The soldier then turns to head back the other direction. He moves his rifle to his outside shoulder away from the tomb. After 21 seconds he walks 21 steps and repeats the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Hope, Help And Haven

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007
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     | 37,311 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Hope And Your Spiritual Fitness Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 4,561 views

    Paul says the hope that is laid up for us in heaven enable us to have faith and love. In other words, hope is the foundation of faith and love.

    Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14 A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the postal authorities received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. The President was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wayne Dishman avatar

    Operation Celebration

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,430 views

    Celebrate the wonder of your salvation!

    Celebrate: “to demonstrate satisfaction in by festivities.” But you did not need a definition of celebration did you? All of us have been a part of some kind of celebration. It may have been an athletic accomplishment. It may have been an academic achievement. The state of Florida has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Strengthened Wth All Might

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    Living a victorious Christian life is a challenge we should readily accept; however there is much to discourage us in this pursuit.

    STRENGTHENED WTH ALL MIGHT “That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy.” Colossians 1:10-11 (NKJV) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christ's True Messenger" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,219 views

    Sermon 1 in a study in Colossians

    “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.” In our study in Philippians I briefly brought to your attention, the frequency with which Paul enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • James Cloud avatar

    Holy Living

    Contributed by James Cloud on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    What does God require of us to be holy?

    Holy Living Colossians 3:1 (NIV) “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Gospel Fruit" Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    Sermon 2 in a study in Colossians

    “I want you to know by this letter that we here are constantly praying for you, and whenever we do we thank God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ because you believe in Christ Jesus and because you are showing true Christian love towards other Christians. We know that you are showing these ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox