Sermons on Colossians 3:10-17:

Putting On A New Wardrobe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003

A series in Colossians: Putting off the old man and old nature and walking in new ways as a new creation in Christ

Putting On a New Wardrobe Colossians 3:1-11 Primary Purpose: To live for God and to put off the old man and to put on the new man in Christ. Paul has just finished his section on why we should not allow ourselves to be ensnared by legalism or judging our relationship with God by external ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003

We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feet On The Earth - Head In The Sky Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2003

Paul tells the Colossians they need to keep their eyes on things above and kill off the things of this earth in their lives. How does that work?

OPEN: April 17, 1964 something unique and noteworthy took place in America… That event was the introduction of the Ford Mustang. On that day the following events took place: 1. A Mustang had been chosen as the pace car for a stock car race in Huntsville, Alabama. When it drove onto the track, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting The Inside Out

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This Is A Pentecost Day Sermon Dealing With Letting The Holy Spirit On The Inside Of Us Manifest Himself On The Outside Of Us.

Letting The Inside Out NLF Pentecost 6/8/2003 2 Chronicles 34:1-18 Acts 1:1-8 Let’s suppose for a moment that you were in a room with hundreds of bags hanging overhead. All of the bags say the same thing on the outside. All of the bags look just like each other. All of the bags are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wow =what A Man

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This is a sermon preached on Father’s Day with the theme we should live lives so that others can look back and declare, Wow--What A Man

Wow—What A Man Father’s Day 6/15/2003 Genesis 39:1-23 2 Colossians 3:12-17 Today we celebrate Father’s day. One thing we all have in common here to is that we all had an earthly father who was the instrument God used to bring us into existence. We can say thank you Lord, whether the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prescription For A Healthy Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2003

Many families are struggling because they haven’t listened to God’s prescription for their homes. Even many Christians misunderstand what Paul was talking about in Colossians 3 and do great damage to their families.

OPEN: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve. . . we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

To look at our attitudes and how God desires to change us to be more Christlike. Emphasizes getting into the word and being thankful

A Healthy Heart Colossians 3:15-17 Primary Purpose: To discuss the attitudes of our heart and how we should develop it. Paul tells us that when we put on the new man in Christ that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. It should show itself it the attitudes and in the behavior I show ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cracking The Character Code

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 21, 2003

Based on the Southern Baptist Vacation Bible School theme for 2003, this sermon is about character building to strengthen a church.

Cracking the Character Code (How I can Help My Church) Colossians 3:12-17, NIV Introduction Our Vacation Bible School begins tomorrow. The setting is London and the theme is "Cracking the Character Code." It seems the coat of arms at Yorkshire Hall is supposed to represent the traits of Christian ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

New Clothes For The New Year Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 28, 2005

There is always work to be done in every Christian’s life. Things to put off, things to put on and things to put forth. The Bible shows us how.

New York City is a fascinating place. So much of what we are and so much of what we do, comes from the culture and media giant that is New York. Though it’s only seven hundred miles away, I’ve never been to the city. There were a couple occasions when we were on the way, or nearby, but for some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Be Spiritually Fit !

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2006

A short homily for some elderly Christians living in sheltered accomodation. I don’t think I took on board the right amount of spiritual food over the Christmas and New Year period. God is challenging me (and perhaps you!) to be spiritually fit.

A lot can happen in a year! A lot can and will happen during this next year. As I look back over the last year I realise that so much has happened and so much has changed: †My two boys have started new schools. †My daughter has begun pre-school. †My sister got married. †My Granddad died. †My ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006

Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Colossians 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Different Lifestyle

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 4, 2006

Christians should demonstrate a different lifestyle from non-follower of Christ.

LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFESTYLE Colossians 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was this interesting newspaper article that illustrates the importance of mental associations in making decisions. A high school in Virginia offered a course called “Home Economics for Boys.” Obviously, it got very little ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Wearing?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2005

The Apostle Paul painted a picture for me with his words and I hope to paint the same picture for you today. I got the picture of sewing together the clothing of Christ. He says to ’clothe ourselves’ with different elements that follow the pattern of Ch

What are You Wearing? Colossians 3:12-14 INTRODUCTION The Bible is filled with Word pictures that explain to us spiritual truths. There are obvious word pictures that the author intends us to see and then perhaps there are others that we may see as we read. A great example of a word picture that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Every Born Again Person Should Be Doing Until Jesus Comes?

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 21, 2005

THE PEOPLE OF GOD NEED TO BE ABOUT THE LORDS WORK TO MANY ARE WHINNING, WONDERING ,WASTING OUTLINE, WHAT EVERY BORN AGAIN PERSON SHOULD BE DOING UNTIL JESUS COMES.

TEXT COLOSSIANS 3:17-23 (LETS READ) LETS NOTE THE WORD DO IN VERSE 17 ALSO VERSE 23 V.17AND WHATSOEVER YE DO IN WORD OR DEED DO ALL IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS ,GIVING THANKS TO GOD AND THE FATHER BY HIM. V.23 AND WHATSOEVER YE DO,DO IT HEARTILY ,AS TO THE LORD,AND NOT UNTO MEN. TITLE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-23

Let It Happen In Your Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 12, 2005

The outside of my life should match my heart. I think this is one of the lessons that we Christians miss most of all in our efforts to be like Jesus. Many times we can talk a good game or know the right places to be, but our heart is truly what God look

LET IT HAPPEN IN YOUR HEART Colossians 3:15-17 INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul tells us that when we put on the characteristics of Christ (mentioned in verses 12-14) that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. Paul says that these characteristics of Christ should not be just on the inside ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ