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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Gospel Of Life

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 26, 2019
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    In Colossians 1:1-8, the Apostle Paul’s shows how the Gospel of Life is 1) Received by Faith (Colossians 1:1–4a), 2) Rests in Hope(Colossians 1:5-8), and 3) Results in Love (Colossians 1:4b).

    Colossians 1:1–8 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, [2] To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. [3] We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, [4] ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Five Great Truths About The Christian Life”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 29, 2019
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    In Paul's greeting to the Colossians, we find a five-fold description of this church, which reminds us of five great truths about the Christian life.

    In reading Paul’s greeting to the Colossian church, we might pass over it thinking it to be simply a common greeting at the start of a letter. However, as is often the case with Paul, there are some profound truths to be found in these words. Paul gives a five-fold description of the believers he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Five Great Truths About The Christian Life”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 29, 2019
     | 3,806 views

    In Paul's greeting to the Colossians, we find a five-fold description of this church, which reminds us of five great truths about the Christian life.

    In reading Paul’s greeting to the Colossian church, we might pass over it thinking it to be simply a common greeting at the start of a letter. However, as is often the case with Paul, there are some profound truths to be found in these words. Paul gives a five-fold description of the believers he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Working On Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2019
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     | 9,563 views

    Paul commends and counsels the Colossians on spiritual maturity.

    Last time, we made saw how Paul wrote to the Colossians to counter an error promoted by false teachers who denied the deity of Jesus. Paul describes Jesus with some of the loftiest language used in the New Testament, emphasizing His preeminence in all things. Because He is Lord over all, the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Eternal Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 25, 2024
     | 2,661 views

    Paul prays for believers to have hope in Christ Jesus. How is this different from worldly hope and how does it help us navigate life?

    Have you ever thought about how the meaning of a symbol or a logo can change meanings if you were to rotate it upside down? For example, if you turn the hands over on our title slide, it looks kind of like someone is now washing their hands. If you rotate the lesser than symbol in math, it becomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Get Closer To God- Reputation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,921 views

    This is the 155th sermon in the series Action". This is the 1st sermon from Colossians.

    Series: Action [#155] GET CLOSER TO GOD- REPUTATION Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: Since the beginning of humanity when Adam and Eve sinned, mankind has been spinning around in sin and no one could do anything about it. Sure, there have been some who thought they had the answers; but these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing New Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023
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    Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023

    Sharing New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June18, 2023 Intro – Today… we are concluding our series drawing from the Biblical Book of Colossians. We will engage just a few verses from the final chapter of this book. But to appreciate the big picture…let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "one Giant Leap"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2019
     | 4,385 views

    Sermon asks us to be like the folks in text to also take a giant step in faith in Christ, Love for Christ, endurance, and live above. Let us take the Giant Leap.

    Colossians 1:1-14 “One Giant Leap” 1. Fifty years ago July 20, 196 astronaut Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. 2. Armstrong planned to say “one small step for a man,” but what came out was “one small step for man.” 3. Armstrong did not take that step without anxiety. Before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Do I Know If I Am A Christian?

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,785 views

    Jesus will never die again; He’ll live forever. This is the power that’s inside a true follower of Christ. It’s a real power to change your life.

    Superbowl Sunday is an unofficial American holiday. We are so glad you joined us for our celebration of Tailgate Sunday this morning – welcome! Football is such a big influence on many of our lives, especially here in Texas and we are glad to celebrate with you on Tailgate Sunday. After our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ At The Center Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    Whatever is at the center of your life has the greatest influence in your decisions, attitudes, and actions.

    Christ At The Center of Everything: Colossians Christ At The Center of Faith Colossians 1:3-14 Introduction Whatever is at the center of your life has the greatest influence in your decisions, attitudes, and actions. What are some things people sometimes place at the center of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "jesus Only" People Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2020
     | 3,069 views

    How many things do we need to "add" to Jesus to have a fulfilled life? We find it easy to find comfort, meaning, significance in so many things beside Jesus.

    (You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/697261.rss) Intro: • “Jesus and” memes. o Not that Jesus cares if you love coffee or pumpkin spice, etc. • The challenge is when we equate two things by using “and.” o In our hearts we know that our hobby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Why Should I Be Thankful

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 19, 2022
     | 2,389 views

    It seems that in the last few years that life has thrown us a curve. It has not been easy to face the difficulties in living so we may ask the question why I should be thankful this Thanksgiving

    Sermon Text: Col 1:3-8 We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Newton avatar

    Present Perfect

    Contributed by Doug Newton on Aug 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,896 views

    Colossians 1:3-14

    I pulled into a gas station a couple weeks ago and saw something new at the pump. If I wanted, I could push a button to mix a chemical with the gas that would improve my gas mileage. The advertisement explained that the additive would clean the engine valves and boost performance. Is this just ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What Makes The Church Beautiful?"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 8, 2016
     | 5,016 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Humpty Dumpty / Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 50 ratings
     | 31,995 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican