Sermons on Colossians 1:11-17:

My Grandad's Letter

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 12, 2025

This week I found an old letter my Grandad sent to me as a kid - as I decyphered word for word the difficult handwriting it made me reflect on Paul's letter we have listened to this morning - and how if we decypher it word for word - it too can turn out to be so precious to us

I moved into my new house last December and (Don’t judge me for this) – I am still unpacking boxes – including some that never got unpacked from the previous move ten years ago… And while I was going through some boxes this week, I came across this – It’s a letter to me from my granddad written to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 6:12-16, Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-18, Acts 1:12-26, Romans 16:7, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Mark 12:27, Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-13, Galatians 3:28, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Suffiency Of Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 14, 2025

Paul tells us of some things about Christ that are certain.

The Sufficiency of Christ Colossians 1:15–28 1. Let’s look and see clearly Jesus Christ who He Is • He is not just a historical figure who had great influences • He is not just a moral teacher He is not just a great Prophet, Priest or King • There are a lot of uncertainties in this life ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Methodist

Christ First (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2025

Sound Christian Doctrine is the beginning of a healthy church.

Christ First (Part 1) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ.

Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Introduction: A Call to More Than Belief Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ. Today, we hear again the call of Christ—not only to come to Him, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:29, Matthew 11:29, Luke 9:23-24, Mark 8:34-35, Matthew 16:24-25, Colossians 1:16-17, John 14:16-17, Romans 10:9, Philippians 2:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ First (Part 2)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2025

This is a continuation of the morning sermon based upon Colossians 1:15-28. For Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

Christ First (Part 2) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Re-Centralization

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

It is only in Jesus Christ that we are reconciled to God, to each other, to creation, and to truth itself.

Paul wrote this letter to the church at Colossae because they were in danger of being turned into Gnostics. Now, we aren’t in danger of turning into Gnostics, are we? I mean, how many of you woke up this morning and said to yourself, “you know, this Gnosticism stuff - I think I’d really better look ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Know The Truth: Christians And Muslims Do Not Worship The Same God - John 14:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? My answer—grounded in Scripture, shaped by the Spirit, and submitted to the supremacy of Christ—is a resounding No.

Go! And Know the Truth: Christians and Muslims Do Not Worship the Same God - John 14:6 INTRODUCTION: TRUTH THAT DIVIDES Today, I come to you not with a message of condemnation, but of clarity. Not with arrogance, but with urgency. There are conversations happening across the world and even ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-20, Galatians 1:6-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 4:12, Exodus 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ At The Center

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 31, 2025

In a world full of shifting values and unstable truths, we need an anchor. Colossians 1 gives us one: Jesus Christ is not just part of the story; He is the Author of the story. This early confession of faith shows us the truth about Jesus.

Paul doesn’t begin this passage with practical advice or even spiritual encouragement. He starts with awe—with a hymn, a bold declaration of who Jesus is. Before we get to what we should do, Paul reminds us of who Christ is. This passage, Colossians 1:15–20, is considered one of the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Go! And Know Who You Are In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2025

We live in a world that constantly tells us who we are not. God, through His Word, declares: “You are Mine. You are chosen. You are loved. You are redeemed.”

Go! And Know Who You Are in Christ Introduction: We live in a world that constantly tells us who we are not. You’re not good enough. You’re not beautiful enough. You’re not smart enough. You’ll never be successful enough. But God, through His Word, declares something entirely different: “You are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 1:12, Ephesians 1:4-5, Colossians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 3:20, Romans 8:37, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Held Together

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 2, 2025

Jesus holds the universe together, and he holds us together.

Sermon Manuscript: “Held Together” Text: Colossians 1:15–23 INTRODUCTION: The Bridge That Should Have Fallen Church, I want to begin today by telling you a story that takes us back over 140 years. In 1869, construction began on one of the most ambitious architectural projects of the time—the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clear The Way, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2025

John’s introduction of Jesus demonstrates His glory and responsibility of being fully God. So because He is God He cannot be overpowered by our flaws or our own sinful choices. In effect, it means that because of Who He is, even our darkest wickedness cannot outshine the light that Jesus brings!

John, Part 1 Series: Clear the Way, Part 1 John 1:1-5 - This morning, we are going to kick-off our study into the Gospel of John - I never want to assume that we all have the same knowledge … intro: • A young Jewish man; referred to as youngest Apostle (late teens / early 20s) • He was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Psalm 90:2, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 3 - Paul's Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2025

Paul's powerful prayer for the Colossians calls upon God to supply them with very important spiritual help that will enable them to live a life worthy of the Lord. These are things we can pray for ourselves and others to receive from the Lord.

Introduction: A. One night a father was walking past his 5 year old daughter’s room when he proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer. 1. When he paused to listen, he heard her repeat this prayer several times: “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.” 2. When she was finished praying, her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preeminent Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 2, 2025

In this magnificent passage, the Apostle Paul reveals why Jesus Christ is absolutely supreme as the Redeemer of our souls, the Creator of the universe, and the Head of the Church.

In our journey through Colossians, we have seen Paul give thanks for the church's faith, love, and hope. We have listened in on his prayer for them to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, to walk worthy, and to be strengthened by God's power. And all of this, he says, is because ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

From Knowledge To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 2, 2025

Following his thanksgiving, the Apostle Paul's prayer for the Colossians reveals God's blueprint for a mature Christian life: a journey that takes us from knowing His will to walking worthy in the power of His Kingdom.

Last time we were together, we saw the Apostle Paul giving thanks for the Colossian church—for their genuine faith, their selfless love, and their secure hope. A good report about a church or a fellow believer should always do two things in us: it should cause us to give thanks, and it should ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Cuatro Prioridades Esenciales De Un Cristiano”

Contributed by Alfredo Vargas on Oct 5, 2025

La vida cristiana no es un accidente, sino un caminar intencional. Pablo oró para que los creyentes en Colosas vivieran “llenos del conocimiento de Su voluntad… para que andéis como es digno del Señor”.

La vida cristiana no es un accidente, sino un caminar intencional. Pablo oró para que los creyentes en Colosas vivieran “llenos del conocimiento de Su voluntad… para que andéis como es digno del Señor”. Hoy veremos cuatro áreas fundamentales para un cristiano que desea agradar ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist