Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Colossians 3:13:

showing 316-330 of 477
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Follow Me (Love Does)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,047 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,164 views

    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:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "It’s Time For A Change” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,299 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,237 views

    "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:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chip Blackshear avatar

    Thank You Notes

    Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Dec 3, 2016
     | 5,120 views

    Every year the Thanksgiving holiday seems to be more and more squeezed out by Halloween and Christmas. But for Christians, Thanksgiving should be one of the most important holidays of the year.

    I really can’t believe that Thanksgiving is this week. Anybody else feel like Thanksgiving kind of snuck up on you this year? Part of the problem may be that our culture seems to be squeezing out the Thanksgiving holiday. For years retailers have been trying to get people to do their ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Anger Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 1, 2017
     | 8,276 views

    This message on anger is a continuation of the topical discussions Jesus was having with the disciples during the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus was instructing them on how to handle anger. He knew that they would be faced with this challenge moving forward.

    ANGER Lakewood | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | 4-30-2017 Matthew 5:21-22 Introduction: ¥ Jesus continues with His discipleship trying by talking with the disciples about anger. Jesus knew that as Christians we would face injustice. He encourages us to handle it correctly. ¥ More than anything I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Do Everything Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020
     | 3,215 views

    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:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Put On The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 4, 2018
     | 7,247 views

    Forgiveness, Love, Christ's Example

    (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Put On the Love of Christ June 22, 2025 Colossians 3:1 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Forgiving One Another

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 27, 2018
     | 3,146 views

    Do we really value confession and contrition before God? Do we realize the enormity of our own debt?

    Colossians – Jesus Holds it All Forgiving One Another September 30, 2018 Colossians 3:12-14 NIV “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 21, 2018
     | 3,519 views

    Part four of this series focuses on verse ten which discusses brotherly love.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 4 Scriptures: Rom. 12:10; John 15:9-12; Col. 3:12-14; 1 John 4:20-21 This is part four of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” If you recall from verse one, Paul begged the Christians in Rome to present their bodies as a living sacrifice to God. He then asked ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "you Can Forgive The Past"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 25, 2020
     | 2,167 views

    Only as we live under the banner of Jesus can racial prejudice disappear. I have copied notes about Rev. Martin Luther King Senior from a sermon by Ray Pritchard. (June 2020) I have included "Steps for Forgiveness" from "Seventy Times Seven" by Robert Hoyer

    In Jesus Holy Name June 28, 2020 Text: Colossians 3:12-14 Pentecost IV - Redeemer “You Can Forgive The Past” The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal. It was and remains the American dream. We all know it has been applied inconsistently, but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    It's Time To Get Up Part 2--Joseph Got Up

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 10, 2020
     | 3,813 views

    This is part 2 in the series looking at Joseph's life. Joseph did not excuse himself because of the circumstances he found himself in. His hard work caused him to rise to the top because the favor of God was on his life.

    It’s Time To Get Up—Joseph Got Up Part 2 7/28/2020 Genesis 39:1-10 Colossians 3:1-14 Last week, we looked at how Joseph’s family was really messed up. It was a home being torn apart by favoritism, privilege, anger, resentment and jealousy. Joseph had 11 other brothers. Joseph was his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Christ At The Center Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,818 views

    I pray this captures our hearts as we consider that there is no part of our life that escapes the presence of Christ - and that’s a comfort for us all.

    CHRIST AT THE CENTER OF YOUR LIFE Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction Christ is in the Center of everything! -The center of our Faith and Prayers -He is our only Hope - Christ in You, the hope of glory! -He is at the Center because of who He is -He gives us the power to see it through by making ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    . Es Hora De Levantarse: Joseph Se Levantó, Parte 2

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 24, 2020
     | 1,470 views

    ¿Cómo debemos manejar ser traicionados por otros?

    . Es hora de levantarse: Joseph se levantó, parte 2 28/7/2020 Génesis 39: 1-10 Colosenses 3: 1-14 La semana pasada, vimos cómo la familia de Joseph estaba realmente en mal estado. Era un hogar destrozado por el favoritismo, el privilegio, la ira, el resentimiento y los celos. Joseph ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Butler avatar

    My Crazy Mixed Up Family #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019
     | 2,825 views

    Forgiveness creates the door for redemption

    We’re probably a lot like you in that we have struggled in coming to understand why God created us and then placed us in such crazy mixed up families. Can I get a witness? The good news this morning is that we are not alone. Throughout the ages, people have struggled with question, where is God in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational