Sermons on Colossians 3:8-17:

Seasonings Your Gatherings Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

3rd Sunday of Advent with our focus on the way we gather during these Holy Days.

I like Jeopardy. I sometimes can recall an amazing amount of useless information so it’s a pretty fun game to play along with at home. I don’t know everything to be sure. When I took the Graduate Record Exam for Political Science they asked some pretty strange questions like, "Who was Secretary of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Have Been Raised With Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 11 (C) - Believers have been raised with Christ in order to put on the new self and in order to put off the old self.

“YOU HAVE BEEN RAISED WITH CHRIST” (Outline) August 16, 2009 -- PENTECOST 11 -- Colossians 3:1-11 INTRO: Today’s scripture text are words specifically pointed at believers. By grace God calls the believer out of darkness into his marvelous light! The life a believer lives after being ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Singing To The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2009

God, the Master Musician, has ordained that we praise Him in song, and music is where Heaven touches the Earth.

I’m conducting a funeral and looking out over the congregation while we’re singing a familiar hymn…and noting how many of the people gathered are not singing. I’ll even say, “Let’s honor this person’s memory by singing one of his favorite hymns.” And all I get are mostly blank stares. I realize ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Passionate Worship - Five Practices 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the thid week of a sermon series based on a book by Robert Schnase. It uses the worship wars between contemporary and traditional worship services as the basis to question... what is worship?

Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give’em A Brake

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007

We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

“Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Are You Living Out Your Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 14, 2007

Part 8 of the colossians series

ARE YOU LIVING OUT YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE? COL 3:1-11 I. Seek spiritual living A. Set your mind on heavenly things. Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Are You Wearing The Clothing Of A Follower Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 21, 2007

Part 9 of Colossions Series

Are you wearing the clothing of a follower of Christ? Questions from Colossians Col 3:12-25 I. Put on these qualities of Character. Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25

Denomination: *other

If I Have Victory In Jesus, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007

In order to have victory over temptation, sin, and evil we need to seek God’s help in winning the battle over our mind and thoughts.

1. We have been given victory in Jesus over the power of sin, evil, and death Last week on Easter Sunday we looked at the Scriptures which reveal that we who have faith in the resurrected Jesus have been given victory over sin and death. We find forgiveness through Jesus for our past sin, and we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Gaining Victory Over Anger Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007

God’s help for anger

Last week we began our series “Victory in Jesus,” to help us realize that through Jesus Christ we have been given victory over sin and the power of evil. Unfortunately even though we have this victory we still struggle with temptation and desires of the flesh. I firmly believe that God wants us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Ringing In The New

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 1, 2007

Does God care about the resolutions you make this New Year? Yes! Does God care if you keep your resolutions or not? Yes! A look at how Daniel found the strength to stand by his resolution. Christ’s desire is to change your life for the better.

Ringing in the New By Rev. Dan Mahan Col 3:9-10 “You have taken off the old self with it practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge and in the image of its Creator.” It’s time to make New Year resolutions. Have you made yours yet? Last New Years I made 6 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 9:3

Cracking The Character Code

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is an expository sermon that teaches how to develop Christian character by abiding in Christ from The Exchanged Life perspective.

It’s my hope to help you be prepared to crack the character code in the message this morning. Paul in writing to the Christians at Colossae revealed the key to cracking the character code in chapter 3:12-14. It is summarized for us in the very first phrase of v.12 when he says . . . The NASB ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Perks Of Being Chosen

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Jan 2, 2007

to show the church how to allow God’s word to so richly dwell I them that they will relate well with one another, for Christ tells us that if His name is lifted up He will draw all people to himself

Introduction One of the greatest experiences we can ever have is to get along with one another. One of the greatest thoughts we can ever embrace is that God not only wants the same thing but gives us the tools to do it. Today I want us to explore part of God’s word for us that shows us just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

The Principle Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 26, 2007

This is a revamp of an earlier message I did from Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want to share a couple of passages with you this morning to ponder this morning.  SLIDE #2  Colossians 3:17 (NASB) 17Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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