Sermons on Colossians 3:12-21:

Get Rid Of Those Stinking Grave Clothes Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

If you’re struggling with the urges of your flesh, or you find yourself consumed by anger and hatred toward others, then you need to get rid of those old clothes so you can put on those new Christlike thoughts and actions. But you can’t get rid of those g

INTRODUCTION I’ve never been very interested in clothes because I’m color blind. I discovered I was color blind in the first grade when I was using crayons to color a horse in a coloring book. As you know, crayons are labeled on the paper, but this particular crayon didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Les Fonctions De La Musique Dans L'adoration Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

Toward what goal is used the music in the Church?

II. LES FONCTIONS DE LA MUSIQUE DANS L’ADORATION Quel est le rôle du musicien d'église ? La question peut être répondue en regardant d'abord la nature de le chant de l'église. A. Un chant de Louange Le chant de l'église, particulièrement pour des protestants, est le plus évidemment un chant ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Louange Ou Concert ? Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

The Church is not a Concert Hall !

III. LA DIFFERENCE ENTRE LA MUSIQUE DE CONCERT ET LA MUSIQUE POUR LE CULTE A. L'Eglise et la salle de concert Bien que je comprenne la nécessité d'établir des valeurs esthétiques dans l'église, je suis en désaccord avec certains appliquent les normes de la salle de concert à la musique d'église. Il ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Spiritual Billionaire

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2012

The word of Christ dwelling in you richly... To dwell means to, live in... to be at home. Richly means abundantly or extravagantly. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admo

Becoming a Spiritual Billionaire Colossians 3:16NKJ A man being mugged by two thugs put up a tremendous fight! Finally, the thugs subdued him and took his wallet. Upon finding only two dollars in the wallet, the surprised thug said “Why did you put up such a fight?” To which the man ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Change Of Season

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Our lives in Christ are filled with all kinds of activity and change. Jesus living in us is changing us from season to season. Jesus is getting us ready for what we can not see. Jesus is the one who can help us put on our storm windows and insulate our

A Change of Season Colossians - Chapter 3 What a great week it has been as I have been able to look outside and see the change of season. Some of you may prefer one season over another but for me I like the changes that take place in between as we progress from one to the other. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"At The Christian’s Core”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Looks at holiness as the core of the Christian

“At the Christian’s Core” August 17, 2008 Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

How Can I Say Thanks

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Dec 18, 2009

This evening I would like to thank God not only for the things he has given, which we should all be grateful for, but I would like to thank God for those people that He uses to bless this congregation.

How Can I Say Thanks Rudyard Kipling’s writings not only made him famous but also brought him a fortune. A newspaper reporter came up to him once and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over one hundred dollars a word.” He ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Praise The Lord; Come And Dine!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 23, 2009

Communion Meditation - 11 characteristics of a life lived in Christ.

1Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! 2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! 3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! 4Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! 5Let them praise the name of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Cash For Clunkers

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010

The Govt incentive to car dealers, Cash for Clunkers. Everything this side of heaven is a clunker. But God’s promise is heaven. Imperishable.

8.9.2009.Sermon.Cash for Clunkers By William Akehurst, BA HSWC While driving up the road past a local car dealership, I saw what I would have to say is one of the best marketing statements I have ever seen. On the lot was a large rollback dumpster with a car sticking up in the air, as if placed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

If we have our minds centred in Christ, focussed on the things that please God, then we won't need a rule book. If God's word dwells in us the way our lives are hidden with Christ then we'll do things that please God automatically.

Paul has just finished telling the Colossians to stay away from those who want to tie them down to human rules and regulations. He says these rules are of no use to you in controlling your human desires. He says “Why would you want to subject yourself to human regulations when Christ has died ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

How You Get Dressed Affects Your Whole Day

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

Six things we are to strip off BEFORE we get dressed folled by Eight things we are to put on. I preached this as a morning/night two part sermon

How You Get Dressed Affects Your Whole Day! Colossians 3:8-14 A husband and his wife woke up one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband hadn’t moved a finger toward getting dressed. Perplexed, she asked, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

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