Sermons on Colossians 3:16:

“a Committed Christian Adores His Savior” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 6, 2014

How should a committed Christian's love for God be seen in his or her daily life?

As begin this series on committed Christianity, it is only proper and fitting that we begin with our thought for today, which is, that a committed Christian adores his Savior. After all, isn’t that the first part of the Great Commandment? “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Word's Dwelling Place Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside us so that we can wear the right clothing and attain the rule of peace.

Colossians 3:16 The Word’s Dwelling Place 1/25/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction As we move along in our passage of Colossians 3:12-17, we have so far learned what to wear, what to put on so that our clothing matches, and what to be ruled by. Verse 16 teaches us what should be dwelling inside ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maintaining Unity In Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 David Taylor August 23, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 Paul starts out chapter three telling us that as Christ followers we have died with Christ and have been raised with Christ so set your mind on things above. Negatively, this means to put off or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dress Code For Christians

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 21, 2016

Scripture tells us how to clothe ourselves as Christians to represent Christ in the world.

Colossians 3:1-17 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting A New Wardrobe Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 28, 2018

Let's clothe ourselves with things that never go out of style.

GETTING A NEW WARDROBE PART 2 Text: Col. 3:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Fashion is made to become unfashionable. 2. Fashion is kind of like the weather in Ohio; if you don't like stick around a few minuets it will change! 3. Recently Tina and I were having a conversation with our Network ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

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

Doing It Together

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 19, 2021

As we move away from COVID restrictions this message was to remind folks why we worship in person

I never thought I would see the day in Canada that Christians would be unable to come together, in person, to worship. Then again, I never imagined a Global Pandemic either. The joke with pastors is that we all skipped the class on pastoring in a pandemic. I’ve been asked many times if what we are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dressing In Layers

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 30, 2019

Being prepared to face the elements! This sermon gets the congregation involved by (comically) demonstrating the need to "dress in layers", clothing ourselves in true virtue, bearing one another up in love, and worshiping together as a community.

OPENING STORY My freshman year of college, I was blessed with the opportunity to take a quarter class in Denver learning about urban development and strategies for alleviating poverty. Now, I could claim that my motivations were noble, and they somewhat were. I mean, I really did want to help ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With Anger And Conflict

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 6, 2020

We all have conflict in relationships. How do I handle these situations? Whether these conflicts are with our husband/wife, kids, other family, friends, church members, co-workers or boss, there are some steps we can take to improve the situation.

We all have conflict in relationships. Whether these conflicts are with our husband/wife, kids, other family, friends, church members, co-workers or boss, there are some steps we can take to improve the situation. Here you will find: — Suggestions for dealing with anger — Precautions about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17, Matthew 5:43-48, Proverbs 25:21, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Peace Rule Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 7, 2020

We have been given the means by which we can have peace within the body of Christ. All Bible references are from the NASB.

Peace. How much we long for it. We look around the our world, and we find no peace. We look around our nation, which is more divided than I have ever seen it, there is no peace to be found. We look around our town, our community and even here, peace is often elusive. In many of our homes, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Stinging To Singing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2025

Paul tells to let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly. The Word routinely "stings" us with conviction, but if it's received, it produces joy and singing. Let's go from stinging to singing!

FROM STINGING TO SINGING Col. 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Stick to the Word 1. A wino boarded a bus and sat next to a Nun. His hair was mussed up, his clothes were wrinkled, and his breathe wreaked of alcohol. He opened a newspaper and proceeded to read. 2. Presently he turned to the Nun and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There Always An Excuse?

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 2, 2025

If you didn’t go to work because you didn’t have time to get ready or didn’t feel so good or felt like sleeping in or watching your favorite show, would you have a job?

Is there always an excuse? How would you like it if your watch ran half of the time? You couldn’t count on it, could you? If you didn’t go to work because you didn’t have time to get ready or didn’t feel so good or felt like sleeping in or watching your favorite show, would you have a job? What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 3:12-14, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shema!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 8, 2025

"Shema" means to listen! Jesus said that His sheep are listening in order to hear His voice! We must listen to, obey, and follow Jesus every single day...always.

THE CENTRAL PRAYER OF JUDAISM IS CALLED “SHEMA” AND CAN BE FOUND IN DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9, THAT STATES, “HEAR, O ISRAEL: THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE. LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH. THESE COMMANDMENTS THAT I GIVE YOU TODAY ARE TO BE ON ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 1 John 5:3, James 1:22-25, Colossians 3:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Healthy Church (Growing Together In Christ)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025

A healthy church functions like a well-orchestrated body—each member contributing uniquely, speaking truth in love, and allowing God's Word to transform our community from within.

Healthy Church Growing Together in Christ Introduction A healthy church isn't merely a gathering of individuals under one roof but a living organism where every member functions in harmony toward a divine purpose. In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16, Colossians 3:16-17, Acts 18:24-26, Galatians 6:1, Acts 2:42, Acts 17:11, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shalom!

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 24, 2024

John 14:27 - We will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. How do we break this down? Simple really, we break it down the way JESUS did it and understand what JESUS meant.

Peace Verse John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. This morning, we will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 11:28-30, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational