Sermons on Colossians Chapters 111 Through 20:

Waging The War Within Series

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 4, 2011

Starting with the Revolutionary War, Pastor Walther takes the listener to the ultimate war that all Christians face - the war with sin and temptation. This war must be waged and can only be won through faith in Christ.

Waging the War Within Romans 7.23-25 Introduction On July 4, 1776 fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Citing numerous abuses of the law and the oppressive and unjust rule of the king of England, these men pledged their honor, their lives and their livelihood to the cause of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Of Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

If you study death through the Old Testament you will discover that much death is not God's will and that His laws are often designed to prevent death when it would be certain without these laws.

A librarian commented concerning a woman just leaving her desk that she could get more out of a mystery novel than anyone she knew. "How is that?" asked her co-worker. She replied, "She starts in the middle so that she not only wonders how it comes out, but also how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

The Lord Be With You

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 21, 2024

Isn't it a wonderful thing to be aware of the presence of God! The psalmist said knowing that God was with him made it so that he was not afraid, even if going through the valley of the shadow of death.

Alba 4-21-2024 THE LORD BE WITH YOU II Thessalonians 3:16-18 Richard Wurmbrand, of Voice of the Martyrs, told the story of a church leader he met while imprisoned in Romania. He was sentenced to 22 years for being a good man, a Christian. The man, his wife, and six small children were eating ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between 2 Trees "Tree Of Life"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2018

Within the Garden of Eden we have another tree’s story being told. It is The Tree of Life which because of Adam and Eve’s sin we get banished from it but through Jesus we get it back!

Transition: Vernon’s Spoken Word then video illustration Series: Between Two Trees Thesis for series: The tale of two trees starts in Creation and ends with a picture of Heaven in the end times. One tree started out looking good – it promised knowledge and the ability to be like God – but this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha's Ministry – Death In The Pot – The Poisonous Pot Of Stew 2 Kings 4 V 38-41 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

Elisha had a circuit of ministry that began at Gilgal, and each time returned to Gilgal. On one occasion the sons of the prophets prepared a pot of stew but it contained poisonous gourds and they became sick. God performed a miracle through Elisha.

ELISHA'S MINISTRY – DEATH IN THE POT – THE POISONOUS POT OF STEW 2 Kings 4 v 38-41 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 12 2Kings 4 v 38 [[When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, he said to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41, Deuteronomy 28:20-25, Deuteronomy 32:20-25, Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

In this sermon, the so-called "Kantian wall" is acknowledged as a support rather than a threat to Christianity. There is no human way to know God except through Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit has a very special role to play.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Among the great events of the 18th Century is, of course, the American Revolution. But ask historians and they will tell you that there is still another 18th Century revolution ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-10, John 14:25-26, Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing Between The Living And The Dead

Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2013

Aaron stood between the living and the dead to stop the plague of death that swept through the rebellious camp of Israel. Rebellion against God's authority brings death. Jesus is our Mediator today, standing between the living and the dead as the only w

Standing Between the Living and the Dead By Rev. James May Numbers 16:48, "And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed." Rebellion is a strong word that has a powerful effect upon the heart and soul of man. Rebellion, when you break it down, appears to sound like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:48, Numbers 16:16-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 10, 2014

1)Doctrinal Perceptiveness through the Word (2 Peter 3:15b–17), 2) Spiritual Progress in the Word (2 Peter 3:18a), and 3) Continual Praise in the Word (2 Peter 3:18b)

We’ve all just gone through a traumatic event: time change. We can look forward to enjoying light for longer in the day and the prospect of spring. For all of us, this time change is difficult for we lost an hour of sleep. Those who examine the effects of sleep note the increased accidents on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

Phoebe The Deaconess Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Phoebe was a deaconess in a town about 8 miles from Corinth. She was likely a wealthy widow, and like Lydia was able to travel because of her independence and resources. Such women have been key people in the progress of the church all through history.

In May of 1972 deacons from Baptist churches throughout Virginia gathered for a special conference dealing with the work of the deacon. The leader noted a number of women in the crowd. He welcomed them as wives of the deacons. He was quickly set straight when it was pointed out to him that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Spiritually Connected

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 31, 2021

As we prepare go back inside our sanctuary for Worship, let's celebrate our Spiritual Connection which is a precious gift from God through Christ Jesus.

SPIRITUALLY CONNECTED Our prayer and plan is that today is our last Sunday as a group outside the sanctuary. • It has been an adventure being outside Sunday after Sunday. • On March 15th of last year, church was cancelled because of COVID-19. • The following Sunday, March 22nd we held our 1st ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, Ephesians 4:1-4, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Methodist

All In The Family – Kids Will Be. . . Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – Kids will be. . . what will kids be when they are grown up? Will our kids still be kids, or will our kids have learned not just to be adults, but will they have learned to know God through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

• Proverbs 22:6 (NIV) Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. INTRODUCTION: The top ten things teenagers hate to hear their parents say: 10. Pull your pants up. (What good will that do? They will just fall down again.) 9. When I was your age we did ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021

The first Jerusalem Council met to decide on the issues raised by the early Christians. Certain problems have to be discussed, argued, and finalized with the help of the Holy Spirit. Know further by reading through this sermon.

Acts 15:1-20 Jerusalem Council on Gentiles Conversion 15:01-05 Issues of Circumcision 15:06-12 Peter stood for Grace 15:13- 21 Ruling of James on Circumcision Acts 15:01-05 Issues of Circumcision This passage explains ceremonialism emphasized by few Jewish Christians. The descendants of Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Sin In The Camp Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

Dealing with Sin in the Camp Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival September 11, 2011 Sin is a problem. In fact, it's a BIG problem in our day and age...but most of us don't even know it! Sin diminishes my potential, it destroys my life, it causes pain and sickness, it breaks up ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 5:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jacob-He Lost More Than He Gained Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 3, 2022

Rebekah, mother of Esau and Jacob, wanted Jacob to have the paternal blessing which Isaac was going to bestow on Esau. She developed a plan for Jacob to get it--and they went through with it. Results? Bad!

Introduction: Jacob had already purchased Esau’s birthright (some might say, swindled Esau out of it) some years before this event took place. Now, with his mother Rebekah’s help, he was about to swindle his father, Isaac, out of Esau’s blessing. Jacob got the blessing, but he lost more than ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-41, Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 34 - The Powerful Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 7, 2023

Only in and through Jesus can we be saved, and our sins be forgiven. There is power and authority in the name of Jesus, and only if we comprehend this in its fullest can we actualize it in our lives.

We read in Exodus 20:7,"Never use the name of the LORD your God carelessly. The LORD will make sure that anyone who carelessly uses his name will be punished.” (GW) We have been studying in details as to how the moral laws of God as given in the Old Testament, are still applicable to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 1:21, Acts 4:12, 1 John 3:4, 1 John 5:17, Romans 6:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 3:16, Acts 16:16-18, John 16:24, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other