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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 26, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,144 views

    We can have and need to be at peace with God.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you think of the word “peace”, what comes to mind? Do you think of tranquil settings, that relaxing day in the hammock in the back yard under the shade tree? Do you think if the kids being at a babysitter for a few hours? • Maybe peace for you is being out on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Firstborn From The Dead

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

    INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “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.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Knowledge Of God's Will

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,306 views

    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

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    Hope And Your Spiritual Fitness Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
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    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

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    The Ultimate Source Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,540 views

    In whom or what do you put your hope? We know that some people put their hope on money and wealth and some people put their hope in people. A hope that is placed on anything other than Jesus Christ is a false hope because hope is only as reliable as the p

    Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:15-29 In one of the Peanut’s cartoons, 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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    Why Jesus? What makes Jesus unique is not only important to what we believe but it is at the heart of who we are as Christians. This sermon looks at the uniqueness of Jesus through four names associated with Jesus, names that Jesus either used of himself

    Why Jesus? Colossians 1:15-23 Who was Jesus video? Title Slide On the one hand we are part of a culture which has discredited Jesus and who he was. On the other hand, we live in a culture which has distorted and watered down the teachings of Jesus. We have been told that it doesn’t matter what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #4: Stop Takin' And Start Walkin' Series

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    This series deals with issue of being a Christian in more than name only. These messages are designed to show the believer what it really means to be a child of God and a called out disciple.

    STOP TALKIN’ AND START WALKIN’ COLOSSIANS 1:10-14 (Series Theme: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27) We must understand that sin and disobedience has separated us from our position in Christ (Gen 3:9-15)… Just because you’re out of position doesn’t nullify your position… God is calling us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grow

    Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008
     | 5,544 views

    Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

    Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The One And Only Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    Jesus Christ is the one and only God.

    The One and Only Text: Col. 1:15-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Someone once asked a banker how he trained his staff to recognize counterfeit notes: The banker said, that’s simple, I have them handling the real thing all day, so when a counterfeit note comes into their hands, they know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Universal Adhesive

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,685 views

    Christ is the cohesive force in the physical and spiritual realms and in one’s life and home.

    The Universal Adhesive Col. 1:17 INTRO.: When the driver of a huge trailer truck lost control of his rig, he plowed into an empty toll booth and smashed it to pieces. He climbed down from the wreckage and within a matter of minutes; a truck pulled up and discharged a crew of workers. The men ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Where We Meet God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    Does God still encounter us in this generation? If so, how and where does this occur?

    WHERE WE MEET GOD Colossians 1:15-20 INTRO: The purpose of God for all creation is that it be brought under the lordship of Christ. In Him the fullness of deity dwelled bodily. We were made in the image of God, made for fellowship with him (v. 27). Since we are made for fellowship with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Wants For His Children

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,275 views

    A sermon focusing on what God wants in the lives of his children; a call to obedient growth.

    What God Wants for His Children Col. 1:9-12 I. God wants us to grow in knowledge him. A. Paul’s prayer reflected two areas in which God wanted the Colossians to experience growth. 1. He wanted them to grow in the knowledge of his will—in the knowledge of truth 2. He wanted them to grow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Seeds Of Stewardship

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2008
     | 2,717 views

    From the beginning of creation man was placed under God’s authority and given responsibility. That responsibility was to be a caretaker of the resources God had provided. Learn where the seeds of stewardship are planted.

    Intro: Was stewardship made up by the early ministers of the church? Did they merely preach it to fill the coffers or offering plates? Is stewardship simply the way that pastors and other “ministers” multiply their earnings? Many of you know that is not the case. However there may be as much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Born From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,516 views

    Jesus is so much more. He is not a “copy” of God, and he is not a facsimile of God, Jesus is the exact visible image of the invisible God. And as such, He is the author of our family...the family of God.

    Today, we celebrate Easter, the incredible event in which Jesus Christ, who died on our behalf, rose again from the dead. But we really aren’t celebrating an event, but rather a Person. We aren’t worshipping an event, but a Person. For us to grasp the significance of Easter, we really need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Look At The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,250 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