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  • William Baeta avatar

    Set Your Heart On Things Above

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 2, 2013
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    “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” Col. 3:1-3.

    Theme: Set your hearts on things above Text: Eccl. 2:18-23; Col. 3:1-11; Lk. 12:13-21 The daily routine for the average adult is sleep, eat, work, exercise and relax and occassionally a minute or two when they remember to pray. Is this how God expects us to live? This is the world’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013
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    Everything is transformed in our lives because of the cross of Christ. The old life is dead and gone. We are now living a new life.

    Colossians 3:1-11 “New Life” INTRODUCTION The tale of “The Ugly Duckling” begins, when a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Not To Wear Series

    Contributed by Tim Chinn on Apr 4, 2011
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    This expository message on Colossians 3:1-17 uses a popular TV show as a way to reinforce the text.

    What Not to Wear” Colossians 3:1-17 Big Idea: When Christ is at your core your “spiritual clothes” will be right. (props.= 2 racks of clothes, one of old clothes and one with new clothes) Introduction: Most of us know how important it is to make a good first impression. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Things Must Die

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011
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    As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

    Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Risen Christ Meets Our Need

    Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 7, 2011
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    Our greatest need is love. Christ meets our need and His resurrection enables us to be agents of His wonderful love.

    The Risen Christ Meets Our Need Easter 2011 Thomas A Gaskill He is risen – He is risen indeed. Our great need is to be loved. God has met this most important need. John 3:16 and Romans 5:8 John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2012
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    If you truly want a new life, seek things above, slay things below, and shed things that divide.

    When I was growing up, I used to love watching the old Candid Camera shows, in which the producers set up a hidden camera and caught people doing the goofiest things. In one episode, an actor on a busy sidewalk began looking at the ground. He walked around a bit with his eyes glued to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Rules For Holy Living (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012
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    What Christians should NOT wear to worship? (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Before we get dressed (vs 1-4) (2). What not to wear (vs 5-9) (3). What to wear (vs 10-17) SERMON BODY: • An alternative title for tonight’s talk could be: • ‘What Christians should NOT wear to worship?’ • Of course this sermon is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's Guide To Proper Fashion

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
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    In this passage Paul gives us a list of things that we need to “put on,” things we need to dress our spiritual bodies with.

    You know, being in style, keeping up with today’s fashion has become a major issue in American society. Many people’s lives are dictated by their desire to keep up with the newest fashion. You can channel surf on TV and find multiple shows that are dedicated to showing people how to get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Andy Johnson avatar

    The Metamorphosis In Us

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Out The Garbage

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Penalties Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    This message talks about the destruction of sin and how to avoid it...

    I enjoy watching a good football game. Yesterday, I must admit that I watched several... One of my favorite parts of a football game is when there’s a game changing play - a long pass - or a huge run - that is so fun to watch! BUT one of my least favorite parts of the game is what happens when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Love Last Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
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     | 6,522 views

    Every relationship starts with romantic, passionate love and sexual desire and that fire is still burning when they meet at the altar. But what do you do when those fires burn down. So what happens 5 or 10 years down the road when they wake up one morning

    Making Love Last a Lifetime Colossians 3:5-10, 12-17 Many have voiced their opinions on marriage throughout the years. Here are a just a few: Mae West- “Marriage is a great institution. I’m not ready for an institution yet!” Comedian Joy Behar “I want a man in my life, but not in my house. I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Mastermind

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 8, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Into Hope Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
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    Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

    Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God