Sermons about Colossians 2:16-3:11

New Clothes

Contributed by Justin Meek on Oct 28, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 9,486 views

Christians must remove the Old clothes in favor of the New.

New Clothes Col. 3:1-14 Do you remember the fable “The Emperor’s New Clothes” from your childhood? There is a deceitful and unscrupulous con artist that seeks to trick the king. He wishes to sell the king a new suit of clothes. The clothes, he says, will be made from the finest cloth and very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

On To Perfection

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 7,621 views

An encouragement to believers to strive toward spiritual maturity and perfection.

On To Perfection Text: Col. 3:1-17 Introduction: Max Lucado tells the story of Bob, who was born into the land of coats! His mother loved the color blue and made Bob’s first cost a lovely shade of blue. Every time she noticed her son in his lovely blue coat, she cheered, "Yes, Bob!" He felt good ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wall Of Lust

Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001

based on 116 ratings

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This message challenges teens with the issue of Lust and provides some practical steps to overcome the sexual temptations.

Colossians 3.5, “Put to death therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, greed, which is idolatry.” At retreat last year we felt the Lord was speaking to us regarding 3 areas that are attacking our teens, one of them being lust. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does Your Christianity Taste?

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001

based on 38 ratings

| 2,677 views

In a culture that questions the very foundation of our belief in Christ, we are still called to be the "salt of the earth" to the culture in which we live.

How Does Your Christianity Taste? Marc Naugler Children’s sermon: Mr. Hershey of Hershey Chocolate Corporation never wanted to advertise his chocolates because he wanted people to come back for his wares because they liked his chocolate for its taste, not it’s looks. Myth - “I am not as good at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23-24, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000

based on 68 ratings

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A study of pitch, roll, and yaw in the New Testament church.

0003 BASIC AERONAUTICS AND THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Colossians, 1 Corinthians, & Galatians Theme: Inattention to the different forces acting upon Christianity puts to risk the unity of the saints. (MIRRORED AT http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/alexandra/849/0003.htm ) Opening: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-18, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctification: A Daily Occurrence…a Lifelong Process

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Dec 7, 2000

based on 234 ratings

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Sanctification as a daily undertaking.

SANCTIFICATION: A DAILY OCCURRENCE…A LIFELONG PROCESS Colossians 3:1-17 The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "holiness." Before reading today’s scripture I would like to lay a small foundation and give you some background on the writing itself. Paul’s letter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006

based on 17 ratings

| 40,648 views

Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Colossians 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Different Lifestyle

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 4, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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Christians should demonstrate a different lifestyle from non-follower of Christ.

LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFESTYLE Colossians 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was this interesting newspaper article that illustrates the importance of mental associations in making decisions. A high school in Virginia offered a course called “Home Economics for Boys.” Obviously, it got very little ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 21, 2006

based on 79 ratings

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(Morning Service) Many don’t realize who they are. We are children of God, through Jesus Christ - and we must act like a family who loves one another. (Bulletin insert at bottom)

A woman was working in her front yard one day planting new bushes and flowers. She was dressed in her work clothes and had dirt all over her hands. She looked up and saw a moving van pulling into the driveway next door. Behind the van was a car and a nice looking family got out of the car. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-16

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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3rd in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about having freedom to worship God the way He made us, not being subject to others’ rules about how to do it.

Colossians 2:13-23 – Freedom of Worship I’d like to share just a few words with you tonight about worship. We’ve been doing it, we’ll continue to do it. But I’d like to share a scripture with you tonight to help you along in it. Turn with me to Colossians 2:16. The idea of this message ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity: The Centrality Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,575 views

This is the second of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of making Christ the center of our lives and the things that keep us from it.

Biblical Christianity Pt 2 ¡V The Centrality of Christ Colossians 3:1-17 Acts 2:43-47 - Acts 4:31-35 Tell me this morning ¡V do these passages describe the church of the 21st Century? Is it ok that we don¡¦t look like the early church? Is that alright with you? I confess as I did last week that I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Does God Care What I Wear? Series

Contributed by Kirtes Calvery on Sep 11, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 6,281 views

Modesty is a way of thinking more than a way of dressing: a way of thinking about one’s identity, one’s loyalties, and one’s love for God and others.

Does God Care What I Wear? Sept. 11, 2005 Key Text---Colossians 3:1-14 The Message 1 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Brand New Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

based on 111 ratings

| 26,073 views

the Christian Life

Intro: Robert Blake trial—verdict—not guilty—announcer’s next statement gave me the thought for today’s sermon—they said, “ in just a few minutes, Robert Blake will walk out of this courtroom into a brand new life. A BRAND NEW LIFE IN CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 Background: Paul didn’t see the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 11, 2005

based on 141 ratings

| 21,553 views

The freedom of forgiveness or the bondage of bitterness is a choice we make

FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS COLOSSIANS 3 VERSES 12-17 “I had a brother once, and I betrayed him.” With these words, African writer Laurens Van der Post begins a wonderful book The Seed and the Sower, (I recommend you read it). The story is of two brothers from small South African village. The elder ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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