Sermons about Colossians 3:11-17

Cracking The Character Code

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 21, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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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

Hand-Me Downs

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

based on 146 ratings

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Jesus has given us some godly clothes that we are supposed to wear at church and all the time. Wearing these clothes will make us look more like Jesus.

June 8, 2003 Colossians 3:12-17 “Hand-me downs” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, my family wasn’t exactly poor, but we weren’t well off either. One of the results of our financial condition was that I rarely got new clothes. New clothes were reserved for Christmas and Easter. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shrinking God's Holiness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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When we shrink God’s holiness we have no standard to live by

How we have made God a shrinking reality DON’T BE AFRAID! Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn’t? or Saying nothing and wishing you had? I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say. Don’t be afraid to tell someone you love them. If ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Garments Of Godliness In An Ungodly World

Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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There are some Christian character traits with which God desires for us to be clothed. Kindness, compassion, and thankfulness to name a few.

Introduction: In our modern world we can often tell a person’s occupation by looking at them. You will not see a police officer directing traffic wearing a butcher’s apron. You will not see a park ranger wearing a pizza delivery uniform. You will not see a doctor wearing a welding mask. Just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Revolutionary Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2004

based on 111 ratings

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God by his grace has given believers the power to forgive others when they have offended us. How do we do that? Why do we bother?

?The Revolutionary Power of Forgiveness When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, they were savagely opposed by a young chief of the Cree Indians named Maskepetoon. But he responded to the gospel and accepted Christ. Shortly afterward, a member of the Blackfoot tribe killed his father. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Free From The Past Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 489 ratings

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As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive One Another Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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This is part of a series on "one anothering." This sermon focuses on forgiveness as part of our Biblical community

Forgive One Another Series: One Another Meridian Church of God Seventh Day April 5, 2003 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Good to see you (welcome all + visitors)… Hope all is going well for you… Illustration: Happy to Go Series Introduction SLIDE 1 For those of you who are visiting, or missed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#2 Overcoming The Flesh

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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Can you have a Godly relationship in the flesh? Let’s discover how to overcome our flesh and obtain Godly relationships.

Are healthy relationships developed with selfish, self-centered people? So can we have Godly relationships when we live in our flesh? The answer is obvious, NO. We must change. But how? One psychological test asks what animal would you like to be? Or what animal do you admire the most? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Aug 28, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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Material things will not last forever, but heaven will be throughout eternity.

Sunday Morning, August 24th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome....thanks for your prayers while we were away at The West Middle-sex Camp Meeting......we had a wonderful camp meeting.....elaborate.. Thanks to Bro. Casimere......During the camp meeting, I experienced what it means to take the time and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Boredom

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Boredom is a warning sign that we are living for self when we ought to be living for God.

Overcoming Boredom Ecclesiastes 9:10; Colossians 3:17 A ten-year-old boy was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Influenced by the threat of nuclear war and the reality of terrorist attacks around the world, the boy thought for a moment and then replied with just one word: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Christian And Thankfulness" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 19, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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True thankfulness to God, is the fruit of accurate knowledge of what God has done, is doing and will do, so far as is revealed in His word. (#2 in The Christian Victor series)

“But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5, Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Son Ripened Fruit -Patience Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

based on 32 ratings

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Looks at Patience and its fruit

SON RIPENED FRUIT: PATIENCE Colossians 3:12-18 Before I began my sermon, I want you men to remember that something big is happening. on Thursday next week: Valentines day. Our wives have been thinking about how to bring it up. So I decided to do it for them. My wife was more subtle, she came ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-18

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Changed Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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This sermon looks at how we die to our old self and are reborn a new creation in Christ.

Sermon: Live a Changed Life Text: Col 3:1-11 Intro: My Experience in Becoming a Shellback instead of a Pollywog. (Navy ceremony for those crossing the equator). 1. What all I went through and how the purpose was to change me from one to another. Yet I didn’t feel changed. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Dedication Of An Organ

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Sep 22, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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sermon on the value of Christian music at the dedication of an organ

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Dedication of Organ I was asked to speak a few words to you this evening on “The Value of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Dressing For Success Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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