Sermons on Colossians 1:6-20:

Jesus Is...

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus is our all in all.

Jesus Is... Colossians 1:15 A young college freshman at Morehouse University walked in to his first day of class and settled in for the instruction. The professor of Philosophy passed out a syllabus and explained what would be expected of the students during the course of the semester. The young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Created Everything

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God created all that is through His matchless Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

He Created All Things Colossians 1:16-17 A young lady wrote to Dr. Laura Schlessinger this past week with the following question: I'm a little embarrassed about this, but here goes: I believe in God. I pray, and I work very hard to follow God's commandments. However, neighbors and people at work ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's In Charge Here?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Christ is the Head of the Church.

Who's In Charge Here? Colossians 1:16-18 At a meeting of the American Psychological Association, Jack Lipton, a psychologist at Union College, and R. Scott Builione, a graduate student at Columbia University, presented their findings on how members of the various sections of eleven major symphony ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18

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

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus was God in the flesh and fulfilled the calling of the prophets.

The Deity of Christ Hebrews 1:1-12 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000

Introduction to Colossians

COLOSSIANS #01 - It’s Time To Grow Up - Introduction It’s Time To Grow Up Colossians 1:18, 28; 2:6-7, 10 1. Spiritual Growth begins with Spiritual Birth. A. Through creation each of us is an “offspring” of God · (Acts 17:28-29) For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002

Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

“ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Life To The Fullest...god's Way!

Contributed by Landon Lewis on Jul 31, 2002

God has a purpose for each of our lives, and we can learn to make the most out of every day by learning to live life to the fullest, His way, and not just simply exist!

A little girl asks her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother goes on to tell her that she thought that it adds flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she had better ask her grandma since she had learned it from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing, Doing, Becoming

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Christianity involves learning facts, doing good deeds and becoming like Christ.

Introduction: I heard about a story about a man whose wife wanted to buy a pet monkey. The husband protested strongly. He said, "Where will the monkey eat?" She said, "He’ll eat at the table with us." He said, "But what will he eat?" And she said, "He’ll eat the same thing we do." He said, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Need For Faithfulness In Prayer Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

God wants His people to be faithful in their prayer life.

COL.1:7; 4:12 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN PRAYER" * Some of God’s choicest servants are unknown to us. * There are many unsung heroes of the faith. * Tonight I want us to look at the example of such a man. * His name? Epaphras * As we think about the need for faithfulness, I hope that we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7, Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Worthy Of Our Praise

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 26, 2002

Palm Sunday 2002 This sermon proclaims Jesus’ worthiness, intermingled with corporate praise

Palm Sunday 2002 Jesus’ Praises are “For Crying Out Loud!” Luke 19:28-40 Colossians 1:15-20 Read the Story This picture of praise with wild abandon – so much so that the religious people were non too pleased. The people praised for all the miracles Someone gave up their donkey – like giving up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: *other

Finding A Heart For Service

Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002

A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

 FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational