Sermons on Colossians 3:8:

Living Like Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 2, 2009

Christian Doctrine always is followed by Christian duty.

Title Living like Christ Text: Colossians 3:1-17 Introduction Colossians 3:1 begins the section where Paul starts to turn from Christian doctrine to Christian duty. We going to see a clear example of this as we look at Colossians 3:1-17 1.Our Christian Doctrine (3:1-4) 2.Our Christian Duty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Heavenly Heritage

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

If we can be proud of being Native American, African American, etc., why can't we be proud of being Christian American?

1. Introduction a. Over the past years, the equal opportunity and affirmative action programs have pushed the concept of the importance of ethnic diversity. b. We have been told repetitively that we are a richer nation, a richer world, and richer as individuals, because of what a close identity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

"Old Clothes, New Clothes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2012

A sermon about growing into the image of God.

“Old Clothes, New Clothes” Colossians 3:8-17 Researchers at the University of California, San Diego recently came out with a study showing that, supposedly, people and their dogs often look alike. In the study, a panel of judges was able to match 16 out of 25 pure bread dogs with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ Meets Our Need

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 7, 2011

Our greatest need is love. Christ meets our need and His resurrection enables us to be agents of His wonderful love.

The Risen Christ Meets Our Need Easter 2011 Thomas A Gaskill He is risen – He is risen indeed. Our great need is to be loved. God has met this most important need. John 3:16 and Romans 5:8 John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Address Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 30, 2005

AS Christians we must realize our home is not this world. We must identify that we are aliens in this world.

“CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY” “What’s Your Address?” July 3, 2005 Intro: Recap last week; “Who are You?” We were dead in sin; God made us alive in Christ. Today we are going to look at what happens in our lives in terms of our living conditions since we are new in Christ. “And God raised ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For Success Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005

THE APOSTLE PAUL TELLS THE CHRISTIANS AT COLOSSAE HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS. THERE ARE THINGS TO PUT ON AND THINGS TO TAKE OFF.

Dress for Success: Things to Take Off and Things to Put On Text: Colossians 3:1-15 Introduction. Clothes are very important to us, and it’s very evident when we look at our economy. If we understand how many billions of dollars are spent each year on making, selling, and buying clothes, the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Christianity: The Centrality Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

This is the second of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of making Christ the center of our lives and the things that keep us from it.

Biblical Christianity Pt 2 ¡V The Centrality of Christ Colossians 3:1-17 Acts 2:43-47 - Acts 4:31-35 Tell me this morning ¡V do these passages describe the church of the 21st Century? Is it ok that we don¡¦t look like the early church? Is that alright with you? I confess as I did last week that I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Well Dressed Christian (1) Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009

Christians are to take off 1)Wicked passsions 2)Hot tempers 3) Destructive speech

THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN (1) COLOSSIANS 3:5-9 1. Illus. of resurrection of Lazarus • Point- when he came out, still had on the grave-clothes. 2. Did you know the same thing is true spiritually? When we come out of spiritual deadness into new life in Christ, we are still wearing the garments of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Making Love Last Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

Every relationship starts with romantic, passionate love and sexual desire and that fire is still burning when they meet at the altar. But what do you do when those fires burn down. So what happens 5 or 10 years down the road when they wake up one morning

Making Love Last a Lifetime Colossians 3:5-10, 12-17 Many have voiced their opinions on marriage throughout the years. Here are a just a few: Mae West- “Marriage is a great institution. I’m not ready for an institution yet!” Comedian Joy Behar “I want a man in my life, but not in my house. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Methodist

Formando El Carácter Del Cristo

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Dec 20, 2008

¿Cómo es que el carácter se forma? ¿Cómo podemos alcanzar a desarrollar el caracter de Cristo? Aqui encontraremos la recomendacion que Pablo nos da a nosotros.

Introducción: ¿Cómo es que el carácter se forma? 1.“Siembra un pensamiento (La palabra de Dios), cosecharás un acto”. 2.“Siembra un acto (Das tu primer paso), cosecharás un hábito”. 3.“Siembra un hábito (Disciplinas tu vida), cosecharás un carácter”. 4.“Siembra carácter (Espera una ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Penalties Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 14, 2008

This message talks about the destruction of sin and how to avoid it...

I enjoy watching a good football game. Yesterday, I must admit that I watched several... One of my favorite parts of a football game is when there’s a game changing play - a long pass - or a huge run - that is so fun to watch! BUT one of my least favorite parts of the game is what happens when you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live Until You Die, Die Until You Live

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 23, 2009

We admire those who pursue life goals as long as they can; but our calling is to die to self. It will mean a change of values and of attitudes, but it will give us true life.

I’m pretty sure that we can make a case for living until we die. It would not take a lot of effort to convince one another that we can approach life with gusto, squeezing every ounce of juice out. There’s a strong compulsion in us to extract all the value and the vitality we can get out from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Godly Character Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

Nurturing Godly character in our lives involves "taking off" old habits and "putting on" new ones.

True Godly Character Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 3:1–14 (This message is begun wearing dirty, torn or worn clothes ... shirt, scarf, shoes, socks, jewelry ... and in the middle changed into a nicer suit. This should be done in a quite non-provocative way, no pants or revealed skin in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2009

Success or victory in living the Christian life is to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance & receive His empowering. This leads to an inner & outer transformation of life that a code of ethics cannot even touch. Paul’s understanding & deep conviction is to

GALATIANS 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT [Romans 7:14- 8:4] What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist