Sermons on Colossians 2:13-23:

Deepening Your Roots Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

It’s important to not just focus on our conversion—we’re called to demonstrate our commitment on a daily basis by going deeper with God.

Deepening Your Roots During our “Building for the Future” emphasis, I prepared a five-minute sermon on a cassette tape to help explain the key ingredients of our campaign. I received a lot of very positive feedback. Most of the accolades I received had more to do with the length than with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling The Weeds Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

Following a list of rules and regulations will never lead to spiritual vitality. Grace demands that we avoid judging others according to our standards.

Pulling the Weeds of Legalism Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or ride in a public ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt would often

NAILED TO THE CROSS TEXT: Col 2:13-15 INTRODUCTION: In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Stage-Hands In The Drama Of Redemption

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

We need to understand what the Bible has to say about the NATURE & FUNCTION of Angels.

INTRO: With the increased interest in the paranormal these days there has recently, been an increased interest in the subject of ANGELS. Some time ago, ago, a dear church passed along a magazine to me about angels. Among the so-called "revelations" that this book contains are: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

His Word Is Enough, Don't Be Fooled Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001

Paul wanted the Colossians to realize that in Christ, they already had all of the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge available to them.... Therefore what could these false teachers really have to offer them --- answer not a thing!! (Jesus Is Enough - part 3)

"HIS Word Is Enough, Don’t Be Fooled" Jesus Is ENOUGH - part three - Col 2:1-23 A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Bondage And Condemnation Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY)

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY) INTRODUCTION Follows along with theme introduced in vs. 16 -- “See to it that no one takes you captive” “Therefore” – points to what has been covered in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil Only Has The Power Over Us That We Give It

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it”

Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it” In Chapter two verse ten, Paul introduced the theme “fullness of life” as a way of capturing the whole Christian experience in a single phrase. Verses eleven to thirteen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000

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

Identifying A Cult

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

All cults have several things in common. See what Paul says they are.

Colossians 2:18-23 Identifying a Cult ATTENTION: The geology lab is an interesting place to visit. Students of geology learn to identify rocks based on a series of tests. By observing the properties of samples, they are able to come up with an answer with remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Where does the Law cross the line into legalism? Paul told the Colossians the answer.

Colossians 2:11-17 Knocking Off the Training Wheels of Legalism My bicycle never had training wheels. I came from the school that said, “Take the plunge!” and “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” When my dad put my bicycle together for me, I was six years old. I was eight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Hijacked

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 11, 2001

Don’t be taken in by the world’s philosophy

1) Introduction Imagine you are comfortably asleep in your bed. You are awakened by a crash as a window is broken. Your heart begins pounding as adrenaline pumps through your veins, preparing your body for fight or flight. You pick up the phone. The line is dead. The door bursts open. Four heavily ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Apr 9, 2001

Jesus did not die on the Cross so that we can live a defeated life, Paul says that Jesus nailed all of that to the Cross

Nailed to the Cross Col: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life, is listening to defeated Christians. We ether have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t over come. Or we have place so many added restrictions ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Win!!

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Apr 18, 2001

Christ’s victory gives us a victory too

It had been a long flight and the crew was tired. This was even made more apparent by the rough landing. This particular airline had a policy that the pilot must stand by the door as the people exited to thank them for flying with the airline. The pilot was dreading this because of the landing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fathers Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Becoming the dad you were created to be.

22, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 3 – Fathers Introduction: TRUTH: If the role of husband is the most important one you will play this side of heaven then the role of “dad” is definitely #2 What if you don’t like this series and you want to be free from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:19-20, Ephesians 6:3-4

Denomination: Mennonite