Sermons on Colossians Chapters 111 Through 20:

Our Lifeline To God

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2012

Our lifeline to God, the Bible, is that which is written Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation, and breathed by God as well as giving breath to us, adequate for all good works. But the key to understanding is the help of the Holy Spirit.

Do you recall the story “Robinson Crusoe” written by Daniel DeFoe? It’s one of those first survival stories … a man shipwrecked, alone, homeless, on a deserted island. What did he need more than anything else? Rescue! But one of the key things that happens in this story is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Name Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 17, 2019

If we cannot do something in His Name, most likely we should not do it. There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

THE NAME OF JESUS! There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express. Matthew 1:21-25 (KJV) 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-25, Colossians 3:17, Mark 16:17, Luke 10:17-20

Jehovah-Jireh

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 3, 2017

Jehovah-Jireh; the LORD will provide. Do we really believe this? Do we really believe this correctly? Is the Lord our Vending Machine in the sky or does the Lord really provide even though we may be walking through the valley of the shadow of death?

Genesis 22:1-19 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Think about our Memory Refresher Scripture for today – Philippians 4:6-7. “Do not be anxious about anything!” Have you ever noticed that sometimes the things we become anxious about are because we have done something wrong and have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Mark 16:17-18, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 2:8, Proverbs 3:5-7, John 14:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Does Christmas Come From? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This is not a mere seasonal question. It is a supreme question for all time-where does Christmas come from? The answer can guide us through confusion and uncertainty back to home base, in the very heart of God.

An aviator trainer told of how he would take students up in plane, and deliberately fly in all directions to confuse them. Then he would turn the controls over to the student and say, "Now take us home." It was the job of the student to learn how to find the radar beam, and stay one it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Grace - The Untold Story

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

There are those who falsely teach that God's grace, through Christ Jesus, secures salvation without any change in character and lifestyle. Such a view ignores passages which explicitly state that grace demands a transformation.

Grace is a constant theme in the Bible, and it culminates in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus (John 1:17). By His mercy, God accepted Christ's sufferings and death as the punishment for sin that we all deserved. By His grace (unmerited favor), God extended to those who put their trust ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: A Case Study On Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Through Peter’s story, we will examine the causes of backsliding, the dangers it poses, and the pathway to restoration. His journey teaches us that anyone can fall but also that God’s mercy is available for restoration.

PETER: A CASE STUDY ON BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:54-62 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where a believer moves away from their faith, devotion, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meeting God In The Garden Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024

Adam and Eve's sin brought a whole set of problems to the human race: conflict, pain, hardship, alienation from God and each other, and finally death. God could have scrapped all of creation but instead He announced a solution to the sin problem through Eve’s descendant.

We are continuing our Dust to Life Series today and are now in Genesis 3. Some theologians consider Genesis 3 to be one of the most important chapters in the Bible because without it, we can’t even begin to understand the darkness that pervades the earth. In other words, after the account of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

Matthew writes his commentary from a historical Jewish viewpoint, but God is the "ghost-writer" through the Holy Spirit. Jesus reveals the light of God's Kingdom and of His grace. In This study we see the Light of the Gospel in the beginning of Jesus' M

The Dawning of the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 4:12-22 If you have spent one hour watching TV or a movie in the last week, please take 15 minutes to read this! The question MOST people ask themselves when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Relatively Impossible Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Paul said he could do all things through Christ who would strengthen him. Nothing is impossible if Jesus wills it. He wanted John to come up an see heaven, and in a split second John was in heaven.

God expects us to do the impossible. He expected Luther H. Bridgers to play the role of Job and keep on singing. He was a young pastor who was away in another city for a series of meetings. The phone rang late one night and a friend had to tell him of the tragic news. Fire had swept through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

What Refining Looks Like

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 2, 2018

Many people are entering into wilderness seasons in their lives. Most have no idea what is happening as the Spirit of God gently leads them into the wilderness, just as He led the Israelites through Moses thousands of years ago.

Because we know so many are entering times of refining, we need to really understand what refining is, what it does and what it may look like. That way we will recognize it when it shows up, and work WITH God and not against Him in the process. If you work against Him, you will only be in the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Blinded By Despair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2023

So often we go from the mountaintop to the valley of despair, how does God get us through to the other side? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Begin with clip from Hee Haw TV show. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. I remember many a Saturday night gathered around the TV as a child with my family. We enjoyed a lot of laughs as we watched sketches like the one we just viewed. This was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Patient Urgency

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 3, 2002

God calls us to apprenticeship. Evangelism (the mission) is more important than our own personal spiritual growth; demonstrated through Abraham, Moses, Peter, Paul; and with a focus on 1 cor 9.

A Patient Urgency Nov. 2/3, 2002 Intro: "Everyone seemed confident that the ship was all right," recalled first-class passenger Henry Sleeper Harper. At last, however, the call came for all passengers to come up on deck wearing their life belts, and soon after midnight, Captain Smith directed crew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Audacity Of Simple Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 15, 2009

Abraham didn’t have much to go on - God’s promise. But what Abraham did, when he did it, and through what agency speaks volumes to the Jew and Gentile alike how to have trust in a God you cannot see.

Despite the good news that God gives new life free of charge, we humans have a hard time accepting such a gift. We, by nature want to earn or buy what we get. For the Roman Christians reading Paul’s letter, that would also have been true. In fact, many of them were Jewish Christians, and thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Go! And Live Again – From Dry Bones To Abundant Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2025

Imagine walking through a vast valley, the ground littered with dry, lifeless bones. No movement. No heartbeat. No hope. That is the scene Ezekiel was shown in his vision—a nation spiritually dead, cut off, and hopeless.

Go! And Live Again – From Dry Bones to Abundant Life in Christ Ezekiel 37:5 (NLT) – “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!” Introduction: A Valley of Dry Bones and a World in Despair Imagine walking through a vast valley, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3-11, Genesis 2:7, Romans 10:17, John 20:22, John 11:25-26, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victorious In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2011

In Ephesians 2:1-7 we see how to have Victory in Christ, regardless of the circumstances through: 1) The Church (Revelation 2:1), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 2:2–3, 6), 3) The Concern (Revelation 2:4), 4) The Command (Revelation 2:5), and 5) The Couns

Today, more than 200 million Christians around the world face brutal opposition and persecution for simply naming Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and for choosing to serve Him. Their daily reality includes discrimination, intimidation, attacks, fines, imprisonment, unimaginable torture, and even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other