Sermons on Colossians 4:

Poignant Purpose For Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 23, 2011

This message urges a return to passionate, powerful, and personal prayer, due to the tremendous needs of our churches and our world.

Poignant Purpose for Passionate Prayer Text: Col. 4:2; James 5:16b Intro: In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he urges them to “continue in prayer.” The word translated “continue” meant that the Colossians were “to give constant attention…unremitting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention To Your Ministry

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

Hold in high esteem the call of God in your life

Take Heed To The Ministry Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. To hold in esteem or respect take into account; consider. To take care of Ministry-attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively aid, (official) ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seasoned Greetings Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2012

If you want talk so people will listen, then first of all talk to God about others before you talk to others about God. Then be wise, be gracious, and be tasteful in your conversation.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the sermon at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How's Your Salt Content?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 21, 2014

We should be salt, not vinegar or acid.

Lashon Hara is any derogatory or damaging statement against an individual. In Hilchot Deot 7:5, Maimonides supplies a litmus test for determining whether something is or isn't Lashon Hara: Anything which, if it would be publicized, would cause the subject physical or monetary damage, or would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Doors

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Though your plans are good, they still require prayers

Paul, though presently in jail for preaching the gospel (Col. 4:2-4), continued to see a needy world to whom Jesus’s salvation must be preached and he sought for prayers in order to be able to reach the world for Christ. This is how we should be, praying for everything and the needs of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer: Points Of Light

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016

We tend to neglect the most powerful weapon we have -- prayer. God delights in answering prayers in harmony with who he is. Let us pray!

1. The Brooklyn Tabernacle * Originally established in 1847 as Presbyterian and grew to be about 6000 members; Nondenominational today * When Jim and Carol Cymbala moved to the congregation in 1971 it had dwindled to 30 members * They had to work secular jobs to make ends meet * Jim began a Tuesday ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Election Results From A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 15, 2016

The Nov. 8, 2016 election results represent an open door of opportunity for the American Church? What now? What will we do with this opportunity? What is at stake? This message is a prophetic call to seize the day!

A monumental event occurred in America last Tuesday. The media has been talking about it ever since. Some people are so upset about it that they are rioting in the streets. Although there is some evidence that some of that was planned and people bussed in to make it happen. The point is that people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Give God Your Time Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 9, 2016

Give It Up

Give God Your Time 1. There is a petition required for opportunities - Colossians 4:3 2. There is an opposition against opportunities - I Corinthians 16:9 3. There is a recognition needed in opportunities - II Corinthians 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Socorro

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 26, 2022

El clamor para recibir ayuda.

¡Socorro! Salmo 109:26 Ayúdame, Jehová Dios mío; sálvame conforme a tu misericordia. El clamor a los cristianos dormidos. El ministerio está sufriendo por falta de ayuda. El porcentaje de cristianos trabajando en el campo misionero es cada vez un poco ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:26, Colossians 4:18, Titus 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Open Door

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2018

The door of opportunity is there for the taking and John in Revelation outlines this for the Church in Philadelphia.

An open DOOR Rev.3:7-13 Of all the seven churches in the book of Revelation, Philadelphia was the ideal Church, and the one against which Jesus had no accusations nor did He find any sin there. However, Philadelphia was not a perfect city it was a city of many temples, and was called “the little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Colossians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Grabbing The Opportunuty

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 30, 2018

daily we meet opportunities -- but what can we do with it?

“How To Make The Most Out Of Your Opportunities” Colossians 4:2-6 David P Nolte We all have daily opportunities to be all we can be, to learn lessons of trust and obedience, to serve God and man faithfully. It may be some pain or suffering, or sorrow, or loss. It may be an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity Looks Good On You

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Dec 30, 2018

Christianity looks good on you. Dress it up!

Christians can either make or break the face of Christianity in the outside world. In our generation, we may not agree with it, but the world looks at Christianity as a brand of religion; like a brand of clothing, or shoes, or any material with “covered with spiritual icing.” The world has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Reaching Upward, Inward And Outward

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 14, 2019

In this sermon, I present our congregation's theme for the year. We want to focus on growing our relationship with God, our relationships in the church, and our outreach to the world.

Introduction: A. Once there was a football team who had never won a game. 1. So one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. 2. He told them, “Boys, our offense is bad, our defense is horrible, and our special teams are the worst I have ever seen, so today we are going back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:12-16, Colossians 4:2-6, Mark 16:15, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer, Witness, And Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 11, 2018

51% of American churchgoers do not know the Great Commission.

Colossians – Jesus Holds It All Prayer, Witness, and Making the Most of Every Opportunity October 14, 2018 51% of American churchgoers do not know the Great Commission. March 2018 (Barna) Matthew 28:19-20 NIV “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Joshua Tilley on May 24, 2018

This is one portion of a study of evangelism focusing on naturally living a life of evangelism.

Evangelism as a Lifestyle Col 4:3-4 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. Paul prays for opportunity to speak to his prison guards and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7-8, Colossians 4:3-4