Sermons on Colossians 1:1-20:

What Makes The Gospel Grow? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

The first commandment in the Bible is to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28). There is physical fruit, which God was talking about when He commanded Adam & Eve. There is also spiritual fruit, which Paul describes here.

What makes the Gospel grow? Colossians 1:6 In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

The Purpose Of God’s Power Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

with God’s power we can be patient in difficulty and endure an increasing load longer and longer with joy in our hearts as we see His will accomplished

Worthiness Do you ever feel worthy of the LORD’s blessings? In general, I don’t. I think most of us don’t feel worthy, and that sense of unworthiness may increase with age. Jesus said “I do always those things that please the Father”. And when He said that, many who heard Him believed in Him (John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: *other

Eternal Reason To Say "Thanks" Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

He loves us. How can this be? I don’t know, but it’s something worth saying “thanks” for, and it is always true, every day, including those days when everything seems to be going wron

Colossians 1:12-14 Thanks. There’s that word again-thanks. How often do you say ‘thanks’? When someone brings you a cup of coffee, do you say thanks? I think most of our times of giving thanks are related to immediate actions before us. But Paul offers us something we can be grateful for every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: *other

Alienation To Atonement Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

He has proven His love. He longs to be one with us. He is waiting for us to come to Him and embrace Him wholeheartedly.

Atonement Much ink has been spilled through the centuries concerning the atonement-the At-One-ment accomplished through the blood of Jesus. The theology goes basically like this: God is HOLY. That means unholiness doesn’t fit in His presence, not even necessarily because He hates unholiness, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: *other

Jesus: "He Is…”

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 8, 2017

Jesus is… – Colossians chapter 1 verses 15-20 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus, is the image of the invisible God (vs 15a) (2). Jesus is the firstborn of all creation (vs 15b) (3). Jesus is the creator God (vs 16-17). (4). Jesus is the head of the church (vs 18). (5). Jesus is the fullness of God (vs 19). (6). Jesus is the saviour (vs 20). SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

"What Makes The Church Beautiful?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 8, 2016

The message shares what makes us beautiful it is faith in Christ, Love, endurance, and God the one who enables.

What makes us Beautiful? Colossians 1:1-14 1. Note the first thing Paul shares is he does not address the letter to the church he addresses the letter to the Saints • 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters* in Christ in Colossae: 2. The First ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Humpty Dumpty / Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day. Updated June 2022.

Do you remember as a child ... listen to ... or reading nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. See how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife Who cut off their tails with a carving ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Philippians 3:10-14, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 11:30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Can Science Create Life? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 12, 2016

modern science is creating new organs and manipulating DNA. Can Science Create Life?

Almost exactly two centuries ago, 18-year-old Mary Shelley wrote a story about a German scientist named Victor Frankenstein creating life. In the story, Frankenstein assembled body parts from cadavers—it being considered too difficult to reconstruct them from scratch—which he then ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose For My Life (Living With An Eternal Perspective)

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jul 14, 2016

God has a specific purpose for your life. It is that you come to know Him intimately and enjoy His presence in a relationship that is deeply personal and satisfying. This glorifies Him when you know Him in such a way!

God’s Purpose for my Life (Gaining an Eternal Perspective) Col. 1:15-16 (NIV) The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships - How The Gospel Links Every Believer To Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 7, 2016

What is the answer for a church drifting toward embracing the CULTURE over CHRIST? The ANSWER is CHRIST!

In a previous message I made the following statement: “The great spiritual challenge for our generation is whether we will obey God in areas where the Bible and culture are opposed.” Our world is changing. It’s more than human technological progress. Our values are changing. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delivered! Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 14, 2016

Christians should stay true to the Gospel because we have been rescued from sin.

September 11, 2001. 15 years ago today. It was a day we will all remember for the rest of our lives. I would like to focus on one of the many heroic events of that day. Two Port Authority Police officers, John McLoughlin and William Jimeno were with 3 other officers in the concourse of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion To Pursue Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 10 from Philippians exploring Paul's passion to pursue Jesus above all.

"Passion to Pursue Jesus” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Colossians 1:11-12, Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Redemption Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on May 2, 2018

Jesus in his death and resurrection became our Kinsman Redeemer

From Darkness to Light “Redemption” Colossians 1:12-14 Redeemed for a Purpose 1. Redeemed to be free. 2. Redeemed to be holy. 3. Redeemed to enjoy your true citizenship in heaven. 4. Redemption was made possible because of the heart of the redeemer. Redemption is the purchase of your debt, by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 5, 2018

In the final message of this series we will be talking about some of the themes of Jesus prayers.

INTRODUCTION • In our First Study we discussed the model prayer that Jesus used to teach His disciples how to pray. We called this “The Lord’s Prayer”. • In our Second Study we looked at the prayers that Jesus prayed during His Baptism, while feeding the 5000 and on the Mount of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, John 14:15-16, John 10:17-18, Colossians 1:9-10, Luke 24:50-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Endurance In Turbulent Times Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 37 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to endure turbulent times.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Navigating Turbulent Times with endurance -- Romans 12:12 Review Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Last week we maintained that this world has experienced turbulent ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Colossians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance