Sermons on Colossians 3:12:

Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018

When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

Reaching Upward, Inward And Outward

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 14, 2019

In this sermon, I present our congregation's theme for the year. We want to focus on growing our relationship with God, our relationships in the church, and our outreach to the world.

Introduction: A. Once there was a football team who had never won a game. 1. So one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. 2. He told them, “Boys, our offense is bad, our defense is horrible, and our special teams are the worst I have ever seen, so today we are going back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:12-16, Colossians 4:2-6, Mark 16:15, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Alone Choose Who Gets To Heaven? - Thoughts On Predestination In A Quantum Universe

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 31, 2020

Christians get into endless debates about free will, predestination, losing your salvation vs once-saved-always-saved, getting lost in the complexity of it all.

Quite often, discussions about theological issues boil down to one side pulling out their list of Scriptures proving their doctrine and the other side pulling out their list of Scriptures to prove their contrary doctrine, and most often, it is whoever has the most extensive list that wins. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-11, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2, John 15:16, Romans 8:28, John 15:19, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Peter 1:23, John 3:3-7, John 10:29, Hebrews 11:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Everything Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020

We all struggle with a "dual nature." We sort of like Bannon/The Hulk from the movies and comic books. It doesn't take much to move us away from Christ-likeness to self-interest and rebellion.

You can listen to this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2134049 Do Everything  Intro: • Jekyll & Hyde, The Hulk o Book cover o Jekyll/Hyde illustration o Bannon/Hulk o Bannon/Hulk meld • Stories like these illuminate the struggle in all of us. Good vs. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 21, 2017

Clear guidelines with reasonable consequences. High school kids are looking for words of wisdom.

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Some of you will celebrate New Year’s Eve via your television. I like what some comedian said about that. He said, “I love it when they drop the ball in Times Square. It’s a nice reminder of what I did all year.” Our First Reading is indicative of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

Where Everybody Knows My Name

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

importance of having relationships where people and God know our names

How many of you have watched the television show, 'Cheers'? For eleven seasons, from 1982 to 1993, Cheers was one of the highest-rated shows on television set in a bar with a mishmash of characters came every day after work: an alcoholic ex-pro baseball playing bartender, know-it-all postman, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, James 4:11-12, Colossians 3:12-14, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Relating To Our Kids - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 16, 2018

This sermon brings Biblical wisdom in the areas of Communication, Training, Prayer and Trust. May our families be whole. Bless you as you study this very important topic.

INTRODUCTION o A parent asked their kindergartner, "How was your first day of school?" The child answered, "Fine, They want me to come back tomorrow!" o During Thanksgiving dinner a little girl starting fooling around with her Papaw's wedding ring. Papaw she said, "How come your wedding ring ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, Proverbs 22:6-17, Colossians 3:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

#4 Chosen Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

We were chosen to represent Jesus to the world by living in contrast to the evil that surrounds us.

Let’s Pray Today we continue with our study of the book of Colossians. Paul wrote this letter and three others (Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon) while in prison awaiting trial. Paul is the consummate leader. He is always trying to spread the gospel even while battling outside forces. In Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence, Honor & Respect--Happy Mother's Day

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 9, 2020

Jesus transforms broken women into women of excellence who are deserving of honor and respect.

Excellence, Honor, Respect By Rick Gillespie- Mobley May 10,2020 Psalm 139-13-18 Colossians 3:12-17 Today is Mother’s Day which is a time in which we say thank you to all the mothers and special women in our lives who have made us better than what we were. God chose to send every one of us into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excelencia, Honor, Respeto Feliz Día De La Madre

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 9, 2020

Jesús transformó a las mujeres rotas en personas de excelencia dignas de honor y respeto.

Excelencia, honor, respeto Feliz Día de la Madre Por Rick Gillespie- Mobley Mayo 10,2020 Salmo 139-13-18 Colosenses 3: 12-17 Hoy es el Día de la Madre, que es un momento en el que agradecemos a todas las madres y mujeres especiales en nuestras vidas que nos han hecho mejores de lo que ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clothes For The Wedding

Contributed by Lisa Skogsrud on Jun 16, 2019

More important than our outward wedding finery, the spiritual clothes we receive from God equip us for marriage.

Sermon for the Wedding of BQ and MM, June 8, 2019 It's not very often in the course of pre-marriage preparation that a pastor gets consulted as to what the bride should wear. But I was! It was quite an honor. And I have to say, M, that you made the right choices. You look lovely in your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, John 2:1-11

Follow Me (Love Does)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019

Following Jesus can be tough in a sinful world. This sermon looks through the Bible to examine those who followed well and those who didn't and ends with 3 ways that we can follow better.

OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time looking at what love does. Tonight, we’re going to finish up our sermon series with the final sermon on Following Jesus. As Christians, we may think of ourselves as following Jesus. But let’s be honest. We don’t always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 2:13-14, Luke 18:22-23, Luke 9:59-60, Luke 11:53-54, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 5:8, Colossians 3:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019

Our world is becoming a more hate-filled place, where people have less empathy and compassion for others. In contrast to that, the people of God are called to live lives of love, empathy and compassion, because God has loved us and poured His love into our hearts.

A. One day a man was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. 1. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he stopped and backed up to the curb. 2. The car stopped, so he started to cross, and the car started to move toward him. 3. The man changed direction and went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It’s Time For A Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 16, 2019

How can believers live out the changed life we have in Christ?

As Paul writes to the Colossians, he speaks to them about the fact that since Christ has given them new life, it’s time for a change! That is, since we as believers have new life in Christ, we should determine to learn how to live the changed life that is ours. Paul mentions in this passage two ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019

"How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ