Sermons on Colossians 3:13-25:

God's Indwelling Word

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 12, 2002

Through this sermon we will look into three reasons why we need to make a home for God’s Word in our heart.

Text: Colossians 3:16 The Indwelling Word Introduction: A. The editor of a well known London newspaper sent a letter of inquiry to one hundred important men asking them one question: “Suppose you were sent to prison for three years and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002

This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Grains Of Corn

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 21, 2002

Thanksgiving sermon. Thankful for: prosperity, family/friends, Church, Christ, and heaven.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: 5 Grains of Corn Text: Col 3:15-17 Introduction The Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock over 375 years ago knew nothing of the prosperity, which we enjoy today. During that first winter, they dug 7 times as many graves for the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Guidance

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

How does God guide us in the decisions we have to make? This sermon provides an outline of a Biblical model of guidance, using Colossians 3.

Introduction I don’t suppose many of you are old enough to remember the original TV Quiz Show, “Pick-a-Box”. It was hugely successful back in the very early days of television in Australia in the 1950’s and 60’s – so, yes, all the episodes were in black and white. The big moments in “Pick-a-Box” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who I Want To Be In 2003

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 24, 2002

Here are seven attitudes to resolve to have in the new year.

Colossians 3:12-14 WHO I WANT TO BE IN 2003 I think it’s true that people are getting more and more mean and aggressive as time goes on. For example, today, everyone knows what “road rage” means. More and more people are driving aggressively, pushing people on the road who aren’t going as fast ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Boredom

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

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

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

Because I Said So!

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 17, 2003

Learn about the principles for obeying your parents in this sermon about proper attitudes towards mom and pop.

Because I Said So Principles for Obeying Your Parents 10/15/03 I. Introduction PN’s Top Ten Dumb Things Parents Say 10. Because I said so! 9. Clean up that pigsty you call a room! 8. What part of "no" don’t you understand? 7. When I was your age... 6. Money doesn’t grow on trees. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence In Family Living Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 19, 2003

A home is more than a house or the rooms where one lives; that’s merely space. A home is family, it’s security, it’s provision, and it’s love in the relationships that are found there; it is more than space – it is a place where life is fleshed out in al

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of God’s commands and you won’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

The Four Books Of The Bible

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

Four aspects of the word of God. Promoting the bible as the basis for all we say and do.

The four books of the bible Introduction- The one thing that we very much want to share with you today is the very thread that holds us all together. I want you to learn today that the word of God is something that we can all rest upon. A. The book of eternal- 1. Psalm 119:89 says, “Your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Into Shape

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How much do you want to know God’s will?

In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

How Should My Relationship With My Family Affect Me? Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

How can I move my beliefs about God into my homelife?

How Should My Relationship With My Family Affect Me? Colossians 3:18-25 18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mastermind

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 8, 2008

Help students discover how much of the world their mind is conformed to rather than that of Christ. You will show students how to conform their mind to Christ from the book of Colossians.

OPENER: NAME THAT TV SHOW Use several scenes to have teens guess what the name of the show is that you have chosen. Powerpoint slides available upon request----- (slides depict show titles from popular TV shows) Following Opening activity: Use two of those lights that you push down with your hand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Built To Serve

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 23

BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Simple Rules (Part One) Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008

This is the first of a multi- part series based upon the book "Three Simple Rules," "A Wesley Way of Living" by author Rueben P. Job. The rules: 1-Do No Harm. 2-Do Good. 3- Stay In Love With God. Following these rules can transform ourselves, our comm

Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job Rules. The world, our culture, our families… all have rules. Without rules, our world would be in anarchy, chaos. Some rules are called laws. We have civil laws and criminal laws. Break a civil law ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist