Sermons on Colossians 1:6-20:

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

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

How To Know God

Contributed by Greg Smart on Nov 11, 2002

Many different ideas about God. From the atheist who believes there is no God. To the religious pharisee who would believe you’d go to hell if you don’t live a perfect life.

HOW TO KNOW GOD The fool has said in his heart there is no God. Ps 14:1. Many people today have their own ideas about God. Atheist, no God. Many people think of God as granddaddy, sit up on my lap and everthing will be alright. Religious, everything from God don’t care what we do just as long as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Universality Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

Thanks to Constantine’s move, the church gradually began to think of its universality as power rather than as an evangelical mandate. Christ is to be lord of our political life, our cultural life, our everyday life -- every aspect.

Christ is lord of all! What a bold statement! Maybe even an arrogant statement! Lord of all? Do we believe that? It was said of one preacher that “for tender minds he served up half a Christ.” Behind that lie two realities – first, that many of us don’t want the full gospel, we’d rather just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #1 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul gives thanks for the church and his prayer for the church.

COLOSSIANS #1 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) COLOSSAE A city of commercial importance on the Lycus in Phrygia, about twelve miles above Laodicea. The most competent commentators think that the Christian church there was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

"Imitators Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jun 22, 2003

To be a truen New Testament Church we must do what Jesus did. WDJD What did Jesus do? Let us discover what Jesus did and become Imitators of Christ.

“Imitators Of Christ” Prepared For Fort Payne For Wed. Night, June 18th 2003 Text; Matt 4:18-22 (KJV) 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fresh Encounter With Jesus Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003

1 0f 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

A Fresh Encounter with Jesus (NTC4T-1) I. His Deity—He Is God the Son A. He is eternal B. He is the Creator C. He is the Sustainer D. He is God II. His Humility—He Is the Suffering Servant A. He was humble in… 1. Appearance 2. Means 3. Attitude 4. Action B. He fully identified with our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003

How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It Is Important To Preach The Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003

We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that 67% of Ameri

Why it is Important to Preach the Supremacy of Christ We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ You Are Complete Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003

To look at the three things the church in Colossae was known for: faith, hope and love. Has introduction to book of Colossians

In Christ You are Complete Colossians 1:3-8 The city of Colossae- Colossae use to sit in the Lycus valley near the Lycus river. It had been a city of great wealth, known for it’s wool and dyeing skills. It was a large city in 5 B.C., but had been eclipsed by the larger town of Hierapolis and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Lord Because Of Who He Is Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 8, 2003

In almost every church, someone eventually says "I am in Charge Here!" So - who is in charge in the church? Is it someone with a position of authority, or is it someone who has has a unique experience from God? Or could it be both?

OPEN: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped it. Inside, was a general and his driver. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pattern Of An Unlimited Life Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2006

The apostle Paul prays a wonderful prayer for the Colossians in Colossians chapter 1. In this prayer we see the pattern for living life unlimited. It is a life that is filled, faithful, fruitful, fearful, and forceful for the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro: As the pastor’s wife lets out the dog: “Remember, Beauregard, you’re the pastor’s dog; all the other dogs will be watching you.” —Cartoonist Rob Suggs The pastor’s dog will impact the way people see the pastor today and relate to him tomorrow. God’s church will impact the way people see ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

La Paz De La Cruz 9 De 12 Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 30, 2006

Cuando poseemos paz interna en nuestro corazón, nada externo puede disturbarla.

LA PAZ DE LA CRUZ #9 COLOSENSES1:20-22 A. ÉL DESEADO DE TODAS LAS GENTES 1. Paz y tranquilidad busca el mundo: 2. Paz que perdura, es él deseado de las naciones: 3. Trágicamente la historia de este mundo nos enseña que: a. Los embajadores de paz están amargamente decepcionados – b. “He aquí que ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Does A Mature Christian Look Like

Contributed by Robert Brent on Apr 1, 2006

What description would you give to Christian maturity?

What Does A Mature Christian Look Like? [Colossians 1:9-12] Pious? Holy? Incurably happy? (Dramatize/adlib a little) Paul gave a description of a mature Christian in these verses. Actually it was his pray for the believers at Colosse 1. A mature Christian has a thorough grasp of God’s will. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal