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  • Steve Smith avatar

    Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2009
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    A reminder that our faith and love for others is not based on the circumstance of the day, but on the hope stored in heaven!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Background to Colossians Paul, while a prisoner in Rome, meets a runaway slave named “Onesimus”, who belonged to “Philemon”, one of the leaders of a church in the town of Colosse. Paul had led Philemon to Christ back when he started the church at Ephesus. Paul also leads Onesimus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,252 views

    Our lives, individually and corporately, can display the power of the gospel.

    Text: Colossians 1:1-14 Title: The Power of the Gospel Most of the time, when we’re speaking or writing, we tend to put the most important information at the front end then move on from there. At the beginning of this letter, Paul and his partner Timothy give a warm greeting in the first verses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Becoming Christian"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 30, 2008
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    Paul’s process of growing spiritually

    “Becoming Christian” August 3, 2008 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    You Can Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,024 views

    A sermon devoted to encouraging hearers to believe that God can use them right where they are to touch others for the kingdom.

    You Can Make a Difference! Col 1:3-6 Intro. Of the three network news cast, I prefer NBC because there is a segment at the end of the broadcast called “Making a Difference.” They report stories of individuals who have done just that—amazing stories of those who were not satisfied with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "At The Christian's Core”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,093 views

    At the core of the Christian are these three things.

    “At the Christian’s Core” Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Jesus Christ: Our Source Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007
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    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

  • Amanda Wilson avatar

    The Knowledge Of God's Will

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007
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    An exploration of how we can know and live God’s will based on Colossians 1:4-14 and Psalm 73.

    Have you ever found yourself wondering what God wanted you to do in a particular situation? Have you ever found yourself doing what you thought was right only to see it apparrently go all wrong? Are you growing and learning what it means to do God’s will or do you find it all to confusing? When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Hope, Help And Haven

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 37,461 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

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    Jesus The One And Only - Creator And Sustainer Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,705 views

    Colossians 1 presents Jesus as supreme in his relationship to God, to the Universe, to His Church, and to each Believer

    Colossians Series # 1 CHCC: November 5, 2006 Jesus the One and Only Creator and Sustainer Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the question “Why> Jesus” This Sunday we’re going to look at the way Apostle Paul taught the Supremacy of Jesus in the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rescue! Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,803 views

    God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

    A New Beginning The Rescue! God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Genesis 1:1&2 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the ...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
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,695 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

  • Phillip Day avatar

    The Spiritually Rich Church Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007
     | 3,364 views

    What defines a spiritually rich church? Consider the Colossian church. If the churches of the 21st century would possess half of the qualities of that church, our ministries and our lives would be much more fulfilling.

    The Spiritually Rich Church Colossians 1:1-29 I. Fervent Faith (v. 3-8) a. Produced love (v. 4; Galatians 5:6) b. Hoped for Christ’s soon return (v. 5; 2 Timothy 4:8) c. Bore fruit for the gospel (v. 6-7; John 15:4) II. Prayers of Their Ministry Partners (v. 9-12) a. For wisdom (v. 9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rusty Davidson avatar

    The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

    The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A New Look At The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    What does God expect of His church?

    The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Jesus; Our Hope

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 3, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC --------------- July 5, 1992 --------------- It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe. The evangelist George Whitfield was witnessing to a man, "What do ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist