Sermons on Colossians 1:16-23:

A Bride For The Son

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2024

Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, The Church and the Bridegroom. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan and The Holy Spirit and The Bride of Christ

2024.06.23. Sermon Notes. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The account of Abraham and Isaac, continues. From the substitute sacrifice at Mount Moriah, to the Father’s Plan to find his son Isaac, a wife. Both accounts give us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24, Genesis 23:1-20, Genesis 24:1-67, Genesis 13:14-15, Genesis 15:2, Matthew 22:1-2, John 14:16, John 16:14, John 4:32-34, Romans 8:26, Colossians 1:16-18, John 15:26, Hebrews 1:14, John 14:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts From The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 17, 2025

We find several priceless gifts from the Cross of Jesus: Reconciliation, Justification, Redemption and Propitiation. Today is the day of Salvation!

ALLELUIA! HEAR THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD! SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED. THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! COLOSSIANS 2:13-15, “YOU WERE DEAD BECAUSE OF YOUR SINS AND BECAUSE YOUR ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Colossians 2:13-15, Colossians 1:22, Romans 3:22-24, Galatians 4:4-5, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Go! And See What God Has Made Known - Romans 1:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2025

Romans 1:20 tells us: you have no excuse not to know God!

Go! And See What God Has Made Known - Romans 1:20 Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation) "For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23, Psalm 19:1-4, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-20, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Divine Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 28, 2025

Divine providence has been ascribed as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

John Piper, an American theologian once remarked: “Divine providence is never frustrated by Satan in its plan for this world - for the everlasting good of God’s people in the all-satisfying praise of the glory of his grace.” Hebrews 1:3 reminds us: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Colossians 1:17, Romans 13:1, Acts 2:23

Sermon On The Spiritual World

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2025

The spiritual world is often considered an unknown entity, apprised as a realm or dimension beyond the physical.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French priest and philosopher once remarked: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Hebrews 11:3 reminds us: “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 4:12, Amos 3:7

God's Rescue Plan

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 10, 2025

Though we are hopelessly lost in the storm of sin and powerless to save ourselves, God in His mercy sent Jesus Christ — fully God and fully man — to rescue us through His perfect obedience, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection.

God’s Rescue Plan Romans 3:10-12; Psalms 14:1-3; Colossians 1:19-20; Hebrews 10:23-25 Picture yourself lost at sea — no land in sight, tossed about by relentless waves of indifference, selfishness, and rebellion. The wind howls. The sky is dark. You grip whatever you can as each towering wave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 14:1-3, Colossians 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:23-25

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

Living Above Reproach Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

To live above reproach means to lead a life that is free from blame, accusation, or scandal. It is the call to reflect God’s holiness in our character, conduct, and speech so that our lives will be a testimony to the unbelieving world.

Title: LIVING ABOVE REPROACH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 3:2; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15, 1 Timothy 3:2, Colossians 1:22, 1 Peter 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Longer Condemned

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 31, 2025

A history of slavery and segregation sometimes explode. Some may remember the riots in South Central Los Angeles in January 1993. People were burning buildings and looting stores. During all of the confusion an unsuspecting truck driver, named Reginald Denny.

Title: No Longer Condemned Scripture: Romans 8:6, “To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Our history of slavery and segregation sometimes explodes. Some may remember the riots in South Central Los Angeles in January 1993. People were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6, Colossians 1:21-22, Ephesians 2:6-9, Titus 3:4-5

Songs We Sing: "what A Beautful Name" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 11, 2025

The song “A Beautiful Name” emphasizes that God made us, but sin carried us away. Yet, He didn’t leave us lost. He came, paid the price with His own life, and redeemed us. He redeemed us by the Name of Jesus Christ.

SONGS WE SING: ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27 #NameofJesus SING ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realized this past week that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Be Reconciled To God - Romans 5:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

Reconciliation is a powerful word. It speaks of relationships restored, of brokenness made whole. In a world filled with division and estrangement, reconciliation is needed more than ever. But the greatest reconciliation of all is between God and humanity.

Go! And Be Reconciled to God - Romans 5:9-10 Romans 5:9-10 (NLT) "And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-10, Hebrews 9:22, Isaiah 53:5, Colossians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, 1 Corinthians 15:17, John 14:19, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Who is Jesus to you? Your answer determines your eternal destiny. Knowing Jesus personally transforms your life.

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:15 "But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Supporting Texts: John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-17, Revelation 1:8, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 1:3 INTRODUCTION: The question Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:15 is one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15, John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-17, Revelation 1:8, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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