Sermons on Colossians 1:3-9:

The Big Picture

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's vision for our lives involves much more than what we can see before us.

The Big Picture Colossians 1:1-15 Anyone who has any ambitions of accomplishing something truly monumental needs first and foremost to have the "big picture" in clear view. When Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1507 to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he didn't just pick ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 1

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. We were introduced last week to the two understandings of the term "church" as presented in the New Testament: a. the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, that great assembly of all the saints who have ever lived, and b. the Church P __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, the communio sanctorum, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

The Gospel

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Gospel means "good news." Several translations use the words "good news" in place of the word "gospel." The Living Bible says, "This Good News that came to you is going out all over the world and is changing lives everywhere." Isn’t it good to know we hav

THE GOSPEL TEXT: Colossians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: THE GOSPEL 1. Gospel means "good news." 2. Several translations use the words "good news" in place of the word "gospel." 3. The Living Bible says, "This Good News that came to you is going out all over the world and is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

His Grace Is Enough Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

Paul - wrote this letter to let the Colossian Christians know, and to let every generation and culture since the first century, know in no uncertain terms - that Jesus Christ is enough!!!! Jesus, is ALL we will ever NEED!!! (Jesus is Enough - part 1)

"HIS Grace Is Enough!" Jesus Is Enough Part One Colossians 1:1-8 Today we are going to begin a new series on the book of Colossians. We will spend the next seven Sundays digging into this book. Question; Have you ever wondered -- IS Jesus enough? Listen; We live in a world - much like ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF

BIG IDEA: PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF (:1-2) GREETING A. Author 1. Paul – The Authority of Leadership – His Divine Calling a. Based on his elevated office = “apostle of Jesus Christ” 1) elevated by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Colossians 1:1-8

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 6, 2001

"The faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven."

Colossians 1:1-8 Col 1 – Paul called to be an apostle by Jesus, Acts 26:16; Paul became an servant Eph 3:7 He is then commissioned and empowered to be a messenger of God to the Gentiles. Rom. 11:13. Paul needs to call attention to this because this letter is going to an environment where the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

Colossians 1:1-14

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Jan 16, 2001

Understand what a privilege we have to pray. Bearing one another burdens.

Colossians 1:9 COL 1:9 “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you” The example that Paul is giving us here is to pray for one another. Understand what a privilege we have to pray. Bearing one another burdens. Eph.6:18 Tells us to pray on all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: *other

How To Pray To Change Lives Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 25, 2001

Effective praying Can change our lives as well as the lives of those that we are praying for.

HOW TO PRAY TO CHANGE LIVES COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 “Prayer Changes Things.” That is a statement that many of us are familiar with. This series of messages on prayer will help us to learn how to pray prayers that will change lives. Learning to pray can change our lives. However, for that to happen, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For A Change!

Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002

Change is inevitable--so roll with it!

Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the "jingle,jangle" in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom would change the furniture in the house around, making you stub your toe in the darkness? What about the many times you have to change outfits ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Looking For A Cause

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. They run around like “prophetic word addicts,” seeking out the prophets of God as if they are Holy Ghost vendi

By: Donna J. Kazenske I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. I’ve seen those who are not content to have just one word per week; they must have more and more and more! They run around like ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: *other

But Life Is Too Hard Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002

Overall, Americans are “mostly” or “completely” satisfied with life despite having daily concerns. But sometimes life’s pressures burden us down. God wants us to know He is going to help us get back up

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; What You Need, God Has) Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer That Changes

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We pray, we ask, we look for answers, we look for change.

Prayer that Changes Col. 1:9-14 We have all heard the phrase “Prayer Changes Things”. In Prayer we can change our outlook, our circumstance, our lives, and even the lives of others. For the next several weeks as we prepare for our day of Prayer and Fasting we will focus on prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Keep Us Together Series

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 28, 2002

A description of what keeps a group of believers together

LAST WEEK’S MESSAGE – WHAT IS HOLDING US TOGETHER? Philippians (various passages) I. SALVATION HOLDS US TOGETHER A. Salvation offers freedom from the past. B. Salvation offers purpose for the present. C. Salvation offers hope for the future. II. A SPIRIT OF SERVANTHOOD HOLDS US TOGETHER A. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002

WE should pursue righteousness and holiness in our everyday living. Living a life worthy of the Lord

The Pursuit of Holiness COL 1:9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ