Sermons on Colossians 1:15-16:

The Pre-Eminence Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2024

"It pleased the Father that in Him should all the fulness dwell" (COLOSSIANS 1:19).

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST. Colossians 1:13-20. Paul celebrates the fact that the Father has already qualified us to receive the inheritance which awaits His saints. We are delivered from the power of darkness and have been translated into the kingdom of His dear Son (COLOSSIANS 1:13). This is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Apart For God

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Oct 13, 2024

If we don’t set ourselves apart, we are doomed to be no different from wordly people. If we contine to conform with the world, we will be lukewarm Christians.

Please bring out your bibles. Or your bible app? And if you don’t have one, please feel free to get a bible in the back or to share with your seatmate. I would really prefer that you use a real bible, why – because the real bible doesn’t have any other applications inside the book. It doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 26:39-42, 1 Peter 3:13-14, Colossians 1:11-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024

The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15

Alternative Creation Theory No. 1: Theistic Evolution

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 15, 2023

The first theory of creation apart from Scripture teaches that God used evolution as part of the creative process. Is this a viable explanation for our origins? What does science and the Bible have to say about this idea?

Our look at the first of the four alternative theories to the biblical account of creation begins with what I would refer to as a philosophical mix of oil and water. On the surface, this theory might sound feasible for those who worship at the altar of reason and compromise, but it falls short ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-4, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dino & E.t. In Bible Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 20, 2023

God's Marvelous Creation: Dinosaurs and the Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life

Title: God's Marvelous Creation: Dinosaurs and the Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life Introduction: Greetings and opening prayer Acknowledge the wonder and diversity of God's creation Introduce the intriguing topics of dinosaurs and extraterrestrial life State the purpose of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-25, Isaiah 40:26, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:21, Job 40:15-24, Job 41:1-34, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 147:4, John 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alternate Theory Of Creation No. 3 - The "day/Age" Theory

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 24, 2023

Another theory of the creation of the universe in opposition to the record given in Genesis 1 is the "Day/Age" Theory, and like the previous two we looked at, has neither the science or Scriptural foundation to verify its claim.

We have looked at two of four "theories of creation" used to explain our origins apart from what is clearly and unapologetically presented in the first chapter of Genesis. The first theory is known as "theistic evolution", which teaches that God used evolution as part of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:8-11, Psalm 33:6-12, Hebrews 11:3, John 1:1-4, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: "Crown Him Lord Of All.”

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 26, 2025

Jesus: “Crown Him Lord of All.” - Colossians chapter 1 verses 15-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus, is the image of the invisible God (vs 15a) (2). Jesus is the firstborn of all creation (vs 15b) (3). Jesus is the creator God (vs 16-17). (4). Jesus is the head of the church (vs 18). (5). Jesus is the fulness of God (vs 19). (6). Jesus is the saviour (vs 20). SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority And Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 2, 2024

Jesus, the Living Word, demonstrates His authority over every aspect of life and how this truth transforms us.

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority and Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Text: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, John 1:14, Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 5:1-13, Luke 4:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-17, Psalm 33:9, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2024

In this process of being grounded in and sharing Christ, we should be growing in Christ. For a church to survive, for a Christian to remain strong in their conviction, each of us needs to be growing in Christ.

Let's start off today by imagining a friend that gives you the gift of a new road bike. You always dreamed of taking a bike out on the road and you're now equipped and outfitted to hit the road. But what if you never used that bicycle? The gift by itself doesn't take you places and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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