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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Worship Of A Worthy Walk Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015
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    Good works have a great misunderstanding across the various denominations of the church today. Paul prays that we will live a life worth of God and be fruitful in every good work. He challenges us to live differently than the world around us.

    Intro: Today we honor our veterans. If we are to truly honor them then we will follow their example of sacrifice and service for the good of our nation. Psalm 33:12 “Happy is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people he has chosen to be His own possession!” We will never be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Paul's Salutations

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 18, 2015
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    It is most amazing to me how the apostle Paul opens his letters to the churches. This sermon concentrates on the salutation used in the letter to the Colossians and provides insight into how we could or should interact with each other. Praise be to God!

    Colossians 1:1-13 “1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 to God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.” “3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Everything Held Captive Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 23, 2009
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     | 3,271 views

    Introduction to Colossians plus exposition of Col 1:1-2.

    The game ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ first came to light in 1974. Players of D&D create characters which they live out in an alternative reality. And so D&D is a fantasy role playing game where players embark upon imaginary adventures in a created world. Although there’s a few variations of the game, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Excellent Reputation Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
     | 4,000 views

    The power of the gospel in the world and especially in the lives of the Colossian saints.

    Imagine writing a letter to a pigmy living in the deepest, darkest parts of Africa. In your letter you must describe life in the Lower Blue Mountains. What would you say? How would you describe the fabric of our society? What is our reputation?   There’s lots of good things to write about: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Teach Me To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
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     | 3,753 views

    The purpose of prayer complemented by a model on how we should pray.

    I hope you remember the Peanuts cartoons. One day Lucy and Linus had a chicken wishbone and were going to pull it to make a wish. Lucy was explaining to Linus that if he got the bigger half his wish would come true. Linus said to her, ‘Do I have to say the wish out loud?’  Lucy said, ‘Of course, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life That Counts Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,370 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Pleasers - Part 1

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
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    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to live daily with one goal in mind - to please God.

    God Pleasers – Part 1 Colossians 1:10 Everybody is living to please somebody. There are no exceptions. You may be living to please your father or mother, your spouse or child, your teacher or coach, your girlfriend or boyfriend. You may be living to please yourself or you may be living to please ...read more

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    God Pleasers - Part 2

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
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     | 5,703 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to live daily with one goal in mind - to please God.

    God-Pleasers Part Two Colossians 1:10 Last week we started a mini-series entitled God-Pleasers. I have come to understand that the place of extravagant blessing belongs to God-Pleasers. Victory over sin and defeat of Satan belongs to God-Pleasers. Moving the heavens and the earth and authority in ...read more

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    God Pleasers - Part 3

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
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     | 4,317 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@wWolfaardt.com) Learning to live each day to please God.

    God-Pleasers – Part 3 Colossians 1:10 We are wrapping up a three part mini-series entitled God-Pleasers. I have come to understand that what God expects from you and me is to live as God-Pleasers. Jesus did, and the Father said of Him, “This is my Son in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus Himself made ...read more

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    How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010
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     | 5,840 views

    This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

    MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow Up! (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    How can I tell if I’m spiritually mature?

    GROW UP! (Part Two) Why should I grow? Why is it important for us to focus on spiritual maturity? One reason is so I can know God’s will. Progressing in spiritual maturity will enable me to discern God’s will and it will allow me to approve of God’s will. I will see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    What God Wants Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    Do you understand all the things that God wants for your life?

    # #September 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: God’s Plan for the Church Title: What God Wants There was a movie out not too many years ago with Mel Gibson called, “What Women Want”. In the movie Gibson plays a chauvinistic executive who, after an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church: Body Central

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010
     | 3,035 views

    What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

    Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Knowing God's Will Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,070 views

    God wants you to know HIs will for your life and He reveals it to you through the inner witness of the Spirit.

    October 3, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9; Romans 12:2 Subject: What God Wants Title: Knowing God’s Will Last week we began a series on what God wants for you in your life. I want you to notice that we are talking about what God wants for you and not from you, although the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lance Lewis avatar

    The Awe Inspiring Power Of Jesus

    Contributed by Lance Lewis on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,883 views

    A sermon about the power of Christ.

    I. Intro: You know the Bible is an amazing book. It records wonderful miracles, testimonies of healing and redemption. It describes the human condition and gives us the cure for it. It gives us instruction on how to gain eternal life and how to lives out our lives on a day to day basis. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist