Sermons on Colossians 3:8-14:

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

Anchors Away!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 31, 2002

After becoming a Christian it becomes too easy to become complacent about our daily walk with Christ.

First Baptist Church February 3, 2002 "Anchors Away!" Colossians 3:12-17 It is rare that Debbie and I get to watch a movie or a program that we like. Our time to watch something on television occurs at about 10:30. There are not many spiritual things you can take out of some of the movies Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: To intercede for someone is to want more for them than it is in your power to give.

Thesis: To intercede for someone is to want more for them than it is in your power to give. Intro.: 1. In Richard Foster's book, Prayer, he says: "If we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give them, and this lead us to prayer. Intercession is a way ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Con Brio-With Spirit

Contributed by Richard Jones on Mar 14, 2001

Has God called us to the normal mundane life, or has He called us to so much more?

“Con Brio” Introduction: In his Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes: Look carefully then, how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time...Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Will of the Lord is (Eph. 5:15,17). Regrettably, many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Biblical Facts About The Believer's Election Series

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Apr 12, 2001

This message was part of an exposition of Colossians 3:12 and upholds the doctrine of election from an unconditional, Reformed viewpoint.

Transcribed From Cassette Message COL42 by Tim Crews Copyright 2001 by author * This is a transcript, not a manuscript. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Open your Bibles with me to Colossians Chapter 3. If you were to ask me what the underlying theme of God’s dealings with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: *other

Take Out The Garbage

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

As Christians, we need to be reminded that we have been called to be a distinct people in the world. Certain actions and certain attitudes that belong to the lifestyle of the world do not fit in the lifestyle of the Christian. In other words, while we liv

I saw a quote the other day that grabbed my attention: “The Christian is not ruined by living in the world, but by the world living in him.” At no other time in Christian history has this statement been more true, for the lines between Christian and non-Christian, between the church and the world, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live Into Hope Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Paul reminds the Christians to stay focused on who we really are and the true gospel that gives them hope, that they originally believed in, because they are sidetracked by the heresy of the Gnostic gospel.

Colossians 3:1-11 The other day Christy, my six-year-old, looked for me in the house calling “Daddy, where are you?” I said, “I am here in the basement.” She came down to the basement and as she approached me she said, “Well, I forgot why I came down to tell you.” She thought for a long while and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Peace With God

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

Avoid excess burdens, and walk in peace!

Have you ever prepared to go to somewhere and packed everything that you thought you would need when you get there only to find that you don’t need 90% of what you brought? You end up carrying all this extra stuff with you and it weighs you down, and then you find that you forgot some things that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After Christmas

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards.

Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17 Sermon Title: The Day After Christmas Theme: We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards. What is it that we are doing in Jesus’ name? How many of us got up and opened presents on Christmas day? How many ate a good meal? How many thought about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Metamorphosis In Us

Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007

This is to let believers know that when they truly accept Jesus as Lord, there is a metamorphosis that takes place in their lifes.

The Metamorphosis in Us. Colossians 3:5-17 Intro: Butterflies & Bullfrogs - (Describe how butterflies & Bullfrogs metamorphosis from catepillars & tadpoles to what tey are today) Paul is telling the Colossian people that they have to let go of their old way of living and be transformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Pure Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

What defines a spiritually pure church? Paul uses Colossians 3 to expound on how changed lives and a new standard of excellence create a purity in the church that is pleasing to God.

The Spiritually Pure Church Colossians 3:1-17 I. Different Demands on Your Life (v. 1-4) a. New perception (v. 1-2) i. Vision like the Spirit (Romans 8:5) ii. Obstacle without it (Matthew 16:23) b. Reasons for the new demands (v. 3-4) i. Death of the old nature (Romans 6:2, 11; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life Change Through The Jack-O-Lantern

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Before I could see any change in my life I first had to realize that all the things I was pursuing in my life were not leading to life in Christ.

Life Change Through the Jack-O-Lantern Colossians 3:8-13 NKJV But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If ... Then Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007

Because you are raised in Christ, you are...

Pentecost 10 If…then Col 3:1-11, Eccl. 1:2,12-14 2:18-26, Luke 12:13-21 8/5 † In the Name of the Lord Jesus † Grace and peace are gifts to you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Basic@ Programming - Conditional Stattements If you have been raised with Christ See prior chapter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Urgent, Wounded, Healed

Contributed by Ernest Corty on Mar 22, 2005

Seeking restoration in an urgent and repentive way is a message that is not taught very often today!

One of the stories that is rarely told in regards to the Titanic is the story of John Harper. I guess it would not be dramatic enough for Hollywood! Perhaps there isn’t enough promiscuity or infamy in his story. Harper was born into a Christian family in May of 1872. He became a Christian at 13 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Church Of God