Sermons on Colossians 3:1-24:

A Godly View Of Women

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006

Unlearning what we have learned from the world, and learning what we need to know from God.

Developing a Godly View of Women Rules for Holy Living Colossians 3 : 1-17 1. Today we are going to be examining having healthy relationships, but especially healthy relationships with women. 2. It is important to understand what “Healthy” means. a. Healthy – means to work or function as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Off With The Old And On To The New

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

Growing in the Christian faith involves learning to put on the new attitudes and actions of the new life in Christ.

Off With The Old And On With The New Colossians 3:5-17 5Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Submission In Marriage

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006

What does the Bible means when it calls for submission in a marriage.

We live out our faith in the context of relationships. Which means that the Christian life can become complicated and sometimes painful. The followers of the Colossian heresy which Paul is refuting in this letter had come to believe that spirituality was basically mystical and involved an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Rags Or Robes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 28, 2006

Christmas Day changed a lot of people. Paul addressed some in the great city of Colossae – Christians who had a reputation of being strong believers, but had a little problem understanding why they were to act differently than the world. Don’t we all ha

First Sunday After Christmas © As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

What Will You Wear?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 29, 2006

The virtues we "wear" in the world as people and as a church define who and what we are.

Colossians 3: 12 – 17 – What Will You Wear? Intro: Each Sunday morning as I prepare for coming to church, I go into our closet and stare at the long line of shirts, slacks and shoes. I ask myself, sometimes out loud, “What will I wear today?” This can be a daunting task! You have to be careful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ringing In The New

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 1, 2007

Does God care about the resolutions you make this New Year? Yes! Does God care if you keep your resolutions or not? Yes! A look at how Daniel found the strength to stand by his resolution. Christ’s desire is to change your life for the better.

Ringing in the New By Rev. Dan Mahan Col 3:9-10 “You have taken off the old self with it practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge and in the image of its Creator.” It’s time to make New Year resolutions. Have you made yours yet? Last New Years I made 6 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 9:3

Cracking The Character Code

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is an expository sermon that teaches how to develop Christian character by abiding in Christ from The Exchanged Life perspective.

It’s my hope to help you be prepared to crack the character code in the message this morning. Paul in writing to the Christians at Colossae revealed the key to cracking the character code in chapter 3:12-14. It is summarized for us in the very first phrase of v.12 when he says . . . The NASB ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The New You

Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Jan 1, 2007

Seek the things above. Set your mind on the things above. Secure when Jesus comes from above.

Do you remember as a child the "if" statements your parents made? Or as a parent some of the "ifs" you placed on someone else? The conditions set for you to complete a task. You would ask, May I....... go fishing/Clean room go to friends/Clean house Christmas presents/ if good. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Perks Of Being Chosen

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Jan 2, 2007

to show the church how to allow God’s word to so richly dwell I them that they will relate well with one another, for Christ tells us that if His name is lifted up He will draw all people to himself

Introduction One of the greatest experiences we can ever have is to get along with one another. One of the greatest thoughts we can ever embrace is that God not only wants the same thing but gives us the tools to do it. Today I want us to explore part of God’s word for us that shows us just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus The One And Only - Made Visible In Us Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

As representative of Jesus we dress for success: shirt of compassion, slacks of kindness, socks of humility, shoes of gentleness, jacket of patience, tie of love.

Colossians Series # 3 Jesus the One and Only Made Visible in Us Colossians 3:1-17 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION: According to Colossians 3, Heaven is more than a destination for us. Colossians 3:3 says your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It’s a mysterious idea, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Who Is Our Life

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 24, 2007

Christ is our life.

"Christ, who is our life." Text: Colossians 3:4 Intro:Paul’s rich expression in our text indicates marvelously that Jesus the Christ is the source of our lives. Now, the concept of Jesus as the life-giver is explained and expanded in Ephesians 2:1 (KJV), "And you hath he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Church Of God

So What Are You Aiming For?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 26, 2007

Great ’New Year’ word. Remember, we are called to serve Christ now, and also in heaven!

“So What are You Aiming For?” Text: Colossians 3:1-4 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A True Christian

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 27, 2007

What is a true Christian? Here we can find how we should live our lives in order to be a True Christian.

WHAT IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN? Colossians 3:1 I. What a Christian is – John 1:12 a. Man’s Action i. Receive the gospel ii. Believe in Jesus Christ b. God’s Action i. “T1`1ower to become the sons of God.” ii. Word power means “the right or authority” iii. To them gave he the right to become the sons ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: *other

4 Realities About Real Fellowship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2008

real fellowship means that we experience life together. Real fellowship includes unselfish love, honest sharing, practical sharing, sacrificial giving and sympathetic comforting.

4 Realities of Real Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Guide To Proper Fashion

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

In this passage Paul gives us a list of things that we need to “put on,” things we need to dress our spiritual bodies with.

You know, being in style, keeping up with today’s fashion has become a major issue in American society. Many people’s lives are dictated by their desire to keep up with the newest fashion. You can channel surf on TV and find multiple shows that are dedicated to showing people how to get in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-14

Denomination: Holiness