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  • Jeff Haynes avatar

    Religion Can Not Bring Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Nov 30, 2009
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     | 3,979 views

    A look at how the Gnostics man made practices did not provide freedom for the Colossians believers

    Religion Vs. Relationship Religion can not give freedom from... Colossians 2:20-23 November 22, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: Last week we saw in Colossians 2:15 that Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and ascension brought victory over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jonah And Yom Kippur Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,991 views

    A message relating how Jonah told the Ninevites they would be destroyed, and yet they weren't, and how on Rosh Hashana a persons fate is written in God's book, but it can be changed before the closing of the gates on Yom Kippur.

    Jonah Jonah is read every year on the most Holy Day in the Jewish calender, the day of Atonement. (Yom Kippur) To understand why we have to back up and explain a little bit about the Jewish feasts. There are 7 major Jewish feasts. The Hebrew word for feasts (moadim) literally means "appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Believer Beware

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
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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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Flowers avatar

    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Respecting Discipline Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Moving Forward With A Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
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    This is a sermon preached at our 21st Anniversary as being pastors of our congregation. The goal is to set our eyes on the future.

    Moving Forward With A United Vision Joshua 1:1-11 Colosians 2:6-10 Today we celebrate 21 years of ministry together, because 21 years ago a decision was made to move forward with a united vision for the cause of Jesus Christ. For 21 years, Jesus Christ has been our reason for staying ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Lowe avatar

    A Warning To Believers

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2014
     | 4,567 views

    I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the things of the life to come.

    9-13-04 Title: A Warning to Believers Text: "Let no man beguile you of your reward."-- Colossians 2:18 I have seen in my own life and in the life of other Christians, something that disturbs me; it’s that we are often more concerned about the things of this life than we are about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Futility Of Christless Spirituality Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016
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    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 13 The Futility of Christless Spirituality Colossians 2:16-23 David Taylor April 25, 2015

    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 13 The Futility of Christless Spirituality We are in finishing chapter two of Paul's letter to the Colossian church, in our series, “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Paul wrote this letter helping the Colossian church to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Just Be Religious Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016
     | 6,892 views

    The Fourth Commandment is given because God gives us a Sabbath so that we can enjoy him.

    Message Colossians 2:13-19 “Don’t Just Be Religious” In Israel they have “Sabbath elevators”. This elevator is designed to automatically stop at every floor – even if no one is going in or out. That is because pushing the button for the elevator is work, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Food Fight! Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,679 views

    In Romans 14, the apostle deals with an issue about food and days that stems from Christian Freedom. When discussing this matter, Paul points us to our identity in Christ, and how that impacts this issue and these debates.

    How we see and define ourselves is one of the most important things in our lives. Our perception of ourselves can affect a variety of things. It can impact how we think about ourselves. It also impacts how we can feel about ourselves. If you think you are important, you will feel important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Looking To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,379 views

    The New Testament never requires sacrifices or dreams or visions as either the means or the indicator of spirituality. . . If we focus on Jesus and His word, we will remain anchored in truth and humility

    16 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. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Don’t Be Manipulated: Choose The More-Than-Sufficient Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 20, 2014
     | 3,169 views

    False teachers are constantly trying to manipulate us in their direction, but we much choose our alternative from a position of strength and truth, not by guilt trips, fads, emotional manipulations, or slick presentations.

    Don’t Be Manipulated: Choose the More-than-Sufficient Jesus (Colossians 2:16-23) 1. Because people seem confident does not mean they know what they are doing. 2. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Three men who attempted to steal a Massachusetts delivery driver's car found their getaway ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    Withstanding A Fierce Assualt From Without Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,732 views

    A sermon that describes Satan's methods or tools he uses to knock a Christian off their foundation, Christ Jesus.

    Introduction: Background: • Charles Quarles: “This false teaching threatened to undermine the supremacy of Christ, rob the church of its peace and joy, and destroy the unity of the church that had characterized it from the beginning.” Lifeway Study, p. 37 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    What Is It Really About?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,121 views

    A sermon on what is really important in the family of God,

    I remember in college, performing in the musical Godspell. In the opening scene we came out onto the stage as the great philosophers and theologians of the day. I was Martin Luther if memory serves me correct. As each person was brought into the light, we gave a little speech on our philosophy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist