Sermons about Colossians 8:18-3:21

God In A Manger Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Christmas is not primarily about Jesus’ infancy. Christmas is primarily about Jesus’ deity. This sermon observes several truths which affirm Jesus’ deity.

Scripture The most common pattern for planning worship services in Christian churches throughout the centuries has been through the use of the Christian calendar. The Christian calendar, developed in antiquity, was the way in which churches worshiped up until the Reformation. After the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Hope?

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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We can live several weeks without food, days without water, and only minutes without oxygen, but without hope – forget it.

I Showed a Picture of a boy I met in an Orphanage. This picture was taken early this year at an orphanage in Guatemala. There were 30-40 kids there all hungry for love and attention. We had gone there to give them what they were hungry for. The kids surrounded us almost as soon as we got off the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrendering As A Christian Series

Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004

based on 10 ratings

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The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Game Plan

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 6,009 views

We devise all these plans. Plans to win ball games, plans to succeed in life, and for our children to succeed, and plans to live good when we retire. What about a plan that will help us grow spiritually? Do you have a spiritual game plan? What about a

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO This Sermon is part outline and part full-text and adapted from a former sermon of mine. Your Spiritual Game Plan Col. 3:1-4 Prop: You can’t expect growth unless you plan for it. INTRO: Ø Talk about games plans for basketball, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of A Biblical Worldview Series

Contributed by Richard Arnold on Dec 7, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 6,084 views

Part 2 of 2 about how understanding God, His holiness, and His love impacts our lives.

The Benefits of a Biblical Worldview How To Think Like God, Part 2 Last week, I made the case for consciously exchanging the “basic principles of the world” for a biblical worldview. I built this case on Paul’s letter to the Colossians, chapter 2, verse 8: See to it that no one takes you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Dec 8, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 7,268 views

In this message we investigate the reality of the person of Jesus Christ. He is real, alive and willing to change the destiny of your life and mine.

Who is Jesus? Pastor Chuck Hill Colossians 1:15-23 (Focusing on v. 15-17) Introduction: Turn with me tonight to Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church. We will be focusing our attention on the first really strong teaching portion of this letter – it is found in chapter 1, beginning with verse ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opened Doors

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 20, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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We need to learn how to make the most of opportuntities to participate in God’s redemptive work.

Shakespeare once wrote: "there is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries." The Latins had a phrase that expressed the same idea: "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero," which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Deepening Your Roots Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 235 ratings

| 67,211 views

It’s important to not just focus on our conversion—we’re called to demonstrate our commitment on a daily basis by going deeper with God.

Deepening Your Roots During our “Building for the Future” emphasis, I prepared a five-minute sermon on a cassette tape to help explain the key ingredients of our campaign. I received a lot of very positive feedback. Most of the accolades I received had more to do with the length than with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling The Weeds Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 206 ratings

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Following a list of rules and regulations will never lead to spiritual vitality. Grace demands that we avoid judging others according to our standards.

Pulling the Weeds of Legalism Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or ride in a public ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Past Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 489 ratings

| 201,652 views

As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What To Pray For Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 176 ratings

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Sometimes it’s difficult to know how to pray and what to pray for. Paul challenges us to pray with devotion so that the gospel message will go out clearly as we give out grace to those who do not yet know Christ.

Knowing What to Pray For Many of us have been on a trip together. As you look around this room it may not seem like it, but we’ve been fellow passengers and on several occasions, I’ve served as your tour guide. Our trips have not always been pleasant, but most have been memorable. In fact, at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

based on 72 ratings

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God designed us to live in community with others and to work in partnership with one another for the sake of the kingdom. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Why We Need Each Other Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them yelled and the other looked up to see a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put on his tennis shoes. When his buddy saw this, he anxiously asked, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism - Where We Have Been Forgetful Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 4, 2003

based on 100 ratings

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Last in my Baptism series. This sermon serves as a reminder of our baptisms.

I love the story about the older couple that had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d like a large ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive One Another Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 5,249 views

This is part of a series on "one anothering." This sermon focuses on forgiveness as part of our Biblical community

Forgive One Another Series: One Another Meridian Church of God Seventh Day April 5, 2003 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Good to see you (welcome all + visitors)… Hope all is going well for you… Illustration: Happy to Go Series Introduction SLIDE 1 For those of you who are visiting, or missed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Mom Happy

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 7,063 views

This Mother’s Day message gives 7 means for keeping momma happy her whole life rather than just one day a year.

May 11, 2003 Colossians 2:6-12 “Making mom happy” INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day. We want to honor our mothers as Scripture commands, and we want to do our best to make them happy…for at least one day. The Lord knows that there have been enough days that we have made them cry. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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