Sermons about Colossians 1:1-15

Jesus - In A Compartment Or In Control? Series

Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Apr 18, 2003

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Asking whether Jesus is merely another compartment in our lives, or if He is in control of all of our lives

Jesus: in a compartment or in control? Col 1:15-20 Full Script version Key verse: ‘He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together’ (v.17) Big idea: To ask: ‘Is Jesus merely a compartment of our lives, or is He in control’? Service Sheet: Title of talk What’s so special about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Our God Is An Awesome God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

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Discovering the "Awesomeness" of God

Title: Our God is an Awesome God! Text: Multi-texted Introduction: Two outs, bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, three balls, two strikes on the hitter, losing by 3 runs. The batter approaches the plate. (What is the coach doing? Wringing his hands, pacing, sweat is coursing off his brow. CAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-9, Deuteronomy 33:26-27, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003

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How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It Is Important To Preach The Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

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We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that 67% of Ameri

Why it is Important to Preach the Supremacy of Christ We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ You Are Complete Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003

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To look at the three things the church in Colossae was known for: faith, hope and love. Has introduction to book of Colossians

In Christ You are Complete Colossians 1:3-8 The city of Colossae- Colossae use to sit in the Lycus valley near the Lycus river. It had been a city of great wealth, known for it’s wool and dyeing skills. It was a large city in 5 B.C., but had been eclipsed by the larger town of Hierapolis and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Lord Because Of Who He Is Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 8, 2003

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In almost every church, someone eventually says "I am in Charge Here!" So - who is in charge in the church? Is it someone with a position of authority, or is it someone who has has a unique experience from God? Or could it be both?

OPEN: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped it. Inside, was a general and his driver. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Universality Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

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Thanks to Constantine’s move, the church gradually began to think of its universality as power rather than as an evangelical mandate. Christ is to be lord of our political life, our cultural life, our everyday life -- every aspect.

Christ is lord of all! What a bold statement! Maybe even an arrogant statement! Lord of all? Do we believe that? It was said of one preacher that “for tender minds he served up half a Christ.” Behind that lie two realities – first, that many of us don’t want the full gospel, we’d rather just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

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Paul gives thanks for the church and his prayer for the church.

COLOSSIANS #1 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) COLOSSAE A city of commercial importance on the Lycus in Phrygia, about twelve miles above Laodicea. The most competent commentators think that the Christian church there was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Praying With Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

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Just as Paul was vigilant in his habit of praying for believers everywhere, so too we can use his powerful prayer passage to pray for others to lead lives worthy of the Lord, to bear fruit, to grow in the knowledge of God, to endure with patience and to j

Oct. 14, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview How to Pray with Power Good morning! Several weekends ago I experienced a tremendously traumatic event. I was stung by a bee. Maxine had gone to the church to lead worship practice. I had stayed at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Can't Say Anthing Nice...

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 17, 2003

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This message is an introduction to the book of Colossians. It gives the history of its establishment through the eyes of Epaphras. It also deals with using our tongues to uplift others.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:1-8 “If you can’t say anything nice…” INTRODUCTION As parents, one of the first things that we teach our children is the phrase, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good phrase to live by. This morning, I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Am I Doing?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

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Looks at 6 specific things that Paul prays and examines them one at a time. Now as we look at each one of these, I want you to be thinking, “How am I personally doing in each of these areas?”

One of the main jobs of a pastor is to pray for his congregation. Acts 6:1-4 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 27, 2003

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This sermon’s goal is to show that Jesus is God and that He is therefore deserving of worship. It gives the top ten reasons to worship Jesus.

March 30, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where after you ended a conversation with someone, you thought of all the things that you should have said in that conversation but couldn’t think of them at the time? Several ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Colosse

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jun 25, 2005

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A message to encourage the saints of God

Sunday June 26,2005 Dickerson Road Baptist Church Morning Worship Colossians 1 The Christian life is often obstructed with obsticals spiritual and physical. Unless we return to the place of hope which is found in ministering to others in the name of Jesus, we will surely live a life of unmerited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Myth Busters

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

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Many folks have preconceived ideas about God. These ideas are myths and they need to be busted.

MYTHBUSTERS “Myths about God that Mislead Us” Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 10, 2005 AM Myth # 1: God is UNFAIR! Col. 1:13NLT “…He has rescued us…” “For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Christ The Lord Of This Church? Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 1, 2005

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I once saw a package of plastic shark teeth that were labled as "genuine imitation shark teeth." I wonder if we aren’t guilty of being genuine imitation Christians at times. As Paul begins his letter he points out that the Colossians were 3D Christians-

SERIES: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD...SERIOUSLY! SERMON: IS JESUS CHRIST LORD OF THIS CHURCH? Colossians 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: This church will be what it ought to be when our members become what they should be. I am beginning a new series of messages this morning from Paul’s letter to the church in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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