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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Moving Into Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
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    Paul’s prayer for spiritual maturity in the church

    Intro: do you remember a time in your life where you matured past something that was childish? I remember it well. My parents would take us to the park and I would swing, slide down the slide, do the merry-go-round and have a great time. But there came a time when it became childish, and I moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus The One And Only - Creator And Sustainer Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,712 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

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    The Rescue! Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,804 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

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Little Is Much - When God Is In It"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    Little is much - but god has to be in it. Little is much - when the little do much. Little is much - one moment at a time.

    “Little is Much – When God is in it!” January 28, 2007 “…ever since we first heard about you we have kept on praying and asking God to help you understand what he wants you to do; asking him to make you wise about spiritual things; and asking that the way you live will always please the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Phillip Day avatar

    The Spiritually Rich Church Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007
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    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

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Carbon, Oxygen, And Hydrogen Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,475 views

    1 of 5 messages on Colossians. This message is focused on the basics of spiritual life - faith, love, and hope. These are the elements which transform lives if they are focused on Jesus.

    Life 101 Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen Sunday, September 24 The Building Blocks of Physical Life Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen The building blocks of our physical bodies and the life that they sustain are three simple elements. Without these three elements there would be no life on earth. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Supreme Question Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 3, 2006
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     | 4,149 views

    2 of 5 messages from Colossions. Why Jesus is supreme and our faith in him is well founded. Several illustrations and thoughts came from Brian Bill - Sermon Central Contributer

    The Supreme Question On October 18, 2001 the Washington Post described a new church in the state of Maryland. Using market research and focus groups, this denomination has designed weekly services that deliberately de-emphasize Jesus Christ. One of the founders of the church has said, “The sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    A "What" And "Why" Prayer For Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    Paul’s prayer to the Colossian church is a great outline for our prayer for other believers and a pattern for our spiritul maturity.

    Date Written: October 8, 2006 Date Preached: October 8, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: A “what” and “why” prayer for Spiritual Maturity Sermon Text: Col 1:9-12 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preeminence Of Christ

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    Jesus is LORD and Master of ALL

    THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST Col. 1:12-19 INTRO: Jesus the Central Figure (Subject) of the Bible A. Is Promoting, Bragging about Jesus above All other deities, too Gnostics, Skeptics & anyone else 1. Great battle going on, Attacks from all sides a. Religions fight the Supremacy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Remembering? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,659 views

    A Lord’s Supper Sermon

    Date Written: October 12, 2006 Date Preached: October 15, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Special Sermons Sermon Title: In Remembrance of Me! What are we remembering? Sermon Text:: Col 1:13-22; 1Cor 11:23b-26 Introduction: Far too often as believers we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Living A Life Worthy Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    We cannot be worthy of Christ’s love and sacrifice, but the Bible DOES encourage us to WALK IN A MANNER WORTHY of Christ. We walk on two legs -- education of God’s Word, and action for God.

    In this, the opening verses of his letter, Paul praises the Colossians for the good that is in their church, and by encouraging them in verse 10 to “live a life worthy of Christ.” “Live a life worthy of Christ…” -- Easier said than done. In the movie, Saving Private Ryan, actor Tom Hanks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    At The Top Of My List

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    There are many things that we should be thankful for, but some are more important than others. This sermon examines those.

    At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    At The Top Of My List

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,054 views

    Distinguishes between important and most important things we shoulod be thankful for.

    At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Praying And Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    Not only at Thanksgiving, and not just at meals, but always and in all things...give thanks! A study on PRAYER is also a study on PRAISE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    PRAYING AND GIVING THANKS Colossians 1:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayingAndGivingThanks.html Paul was a man of prayer. He was a great Christian, an outstanding scholar, a model missionary, a giant among men--spiritually, morally and intellectually, but above all he was a man of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Centrality Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,808 views

    The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul declares that everything finds its meaning and significance in Christ. Christ must be at the center of all things both in our individual lives and in the church.

    THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence Introduction: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist