Sermons about Colossians 2:10-23

Stop Chasing Shadows! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

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Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus--Not Your Feelings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

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Are you a little proud you attend church? Do you feel a little superior to those folks who sleep in or are out on the lake? There is no room for spiritual pride in grace, because in grace, it’s all about boasting in God not in our goodness.

INTRODUCTION If you were around in 1975 you might remember the one-hit wonder “Feelings,” by Morris Albert “Feelings, nothing more than feelings; / Trying to forget my feelings of love; / Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa feelings…” This is the sappiest song I’ve ever heard. It was never was one of my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

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Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006

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If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Free Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 19, 2006

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The menace of isms and how to stay free from them.

TITLE: Stay Free TEXT: Colossians 2:8-10 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through empty and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006

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The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006

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In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Believer Beware

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

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Paul gave three warnings for us to heed if we are to enjoy our fullness in Jesus Christ

INTRO: I remember when I was in grade school one of the games I liked to play was baseball. My friend would pitch rocks, and I’d have a big long stick. I would see how far I could hit them. We were told not to do this over and over again, but I did not listen. One day when I was out hitting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006

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Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Respecting Discipline Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006

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In part five of a six-week series on the book of Colossians Dave considers chapter 2, verses 18-23. We are challenged to allow rules and disciplines in the spiritual life to guide us but not to forget that they are meant to point to Christ, not to serve

Respecting Discipline Colossians 2:18-23 May 21, 2006 David Flowers Wildwind Community Church My girls are taking final exams in school right now as the school year comes to a close. I got to thinking about tests this week. Most of the time on a test, for each item, there is one correct ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Da Vinci Code: Is It Real? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006

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Part 1 of a 4 part of series on topics that tend to divide people from each other and from God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 1 “The Da Vinci Code: Is it real?” Colossians 2:8-10, 1 John 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The book has sold over 40 million copies, it has been on the best seller list for almost 3 years and is presently the New York Times Best Seller as the #1 paperback fiction. The movie, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Christ Vs Mohammand

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 20, 2005

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Compares the Christian Faith to Islam

This sermon was taken from a number of sermons on the subject of Islam Grace vs Works Colossians 2:4-10 Introduction: A. I want to tell you about a true nightmare that happens every day! B. A person dies and is taken up to the Great Throne Room to be judged. C. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Devil Is Going Down

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 30, 2005

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the devil’s defeat and Christ’s victory

Intro: during the season of Halloween television becomes a tribute to the dark side. Every show advertised gives the impression that the devil is so powerful that nothing can stop him. As Christians we know better, we know that in Christ the devil is defeated, his time is almost up, and he is going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Made Alive With Christ

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

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When we consider the forgiveness and mercy of the Lord, we know that God has certainly accomplished many great things in us. At one time, we all were living a miserable life in our sins. That’s when Jesus came and saved us.

MADE ALIVE WITH CHRIST Text: Colossians 2:13 and 14 When we consider the forgiveness and mercy of the Lord, we know that God has certainly accomplished many great things in us. At one time, we all were living a miserable life in our sins. That’s when Jesus came and saved us. I have thought ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving In The Tough Times

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

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It’s easy to be thankful in good times, but we need to be thankful in the tough times, too.

Thanksgiving in the Tough Times Cornwall October 16, 2005 Where do you see yourself being with God? In what kind of environment do you believe it is that God views you? Because some times of our lives are not as delightful as others, it’s important for us to have a clear view of a certain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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