Sermons on Colossians Chapters 111 Through 20:

How To Be On Mission With God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 27, 2003

Be careful to not deceive yourself that merely through efficiency, education and ingenuity you can be on mission with God. Many people miss out on being on mission with God because they are not following Jesus Christ and Paul the apostle in the way that t

How to Be on Mission With God Jesus said, "I did not come to do my own will, but the will of one who sent me." (Matt 26:42) A servant always needs to listen to His Master in order to successfully fulfill his identity, role and responsibility. Too many Christians are trying to serve God with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:42-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008

Joseph & Mary believed God’s Word and trusted Him. God’s plan for their lives was not an easy one. Though things were difficult, God blessed them. Through their obedience, the world has been blessed.

A miracle happened on Christmas Day. God stepped into this world. • Jesus Christ, who is God, was born. He was born with a purpose - to save you and me from our sin and give us the hope of eternal life. • This great plan of God was fulfilled because two persons were willing to trust and obey God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ - You Can Be Perceptive Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

The world we live in is full of distractions, mistruths and deception – sometimes it is hard to perceive all that is going on. Through Philippians 4:8 Paul equips us with the ability to be perceptive as we walk the journey with Christ together.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Philippians 4:8 You Can Be Perceptive My grandfather - progressively started going blind from his 70’s … lived to early 90’s. Dutch … stubborn. He would listen to what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 18, 2018

Psalm 126 captures the Israelites' thanksgiving for God's miraculous provision in the past, their need for God now, and their faith that God will come through for them in the future. It is our song as well: God has done great things for us!

Psalm 126 Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude What’s the worst thing that ever happened to you? Think for a moment about that. Some of you will undoubtedly think about losing a spouse or losing a child or grandchild, and the void left in your heart. Some will think about going to war. Some might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Don't For Your Own Good.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 11, 2020

Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.

Don’t—For Your Own Good Proverbs 23:1-18NLT “Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.” P.H Proverbs 23:1-3NLT While dining with a ruler, pay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Overcomes Doubt Series

Contributed by Jon Rohr on Jun 12, 2013

It takes outrageous faith to trust God in the midst of a world gone wrong. But only outrageous faith will bring us the peace we need. Only through Outrageous Faith can we build Homes, Families and even Churches that will weather the storms.

Sermon: Faith that Overcomes Doubt Series: 40 Days of Extraordinary Faith Text: John 20:24-31 April 7, 2013 AM John 20:24–31 (NIV84) 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Silent

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Ever felt like when you were going through a tough time, that God seemed silent or distant? It is at that time that God does His most beneficial work in us. Teach from the prophet Habakuk the lessons of trusting the Lord during tough times.

When God is silent Habakkuk 1:1-1:10 Introduction- Turn with me to Habakkuk 1:1-1:10. Habakkuk is located in the Old Testament between Nahum and Zephaniah. Habakkuk is not easily found and not preached from often. Habakkuk was a minor prophet and little is known about him. We do know that he ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Prayer For Spirit-Empowerment (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

God will help his people live faithfully, by empowering them through his Holy Spirit, if they ask. So ask, for yourselves, and for your church. Empowerment isn't just about "charismatic" things. It's empowerment for faithfulness also-- and probably faithfulness first.

Over the past few weeks, we've read about how God is now revealing to his church something that was a closely guarded secret for centuries. God had this hidden, master plan to bring all things together, in heaven and on earth. And what that looks like on earth, is that God is making one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Jesus Calls His Disciples Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017

Notice that Jesus called His disciples to Him. We cannot become evangelists without being called to the Lord first. He gave the disciples power, we obtain power through the Holy Spirit as the disciples got from Christ

I. Introduction A. This is another of Pastor Tim’s clean Jokes. The day I immigrated to the United States, I was given an alien ID card that featured a cute photo of me at age 15. Years later, when I went to the courthouse to become a citizen, a clerk confiscated my card. "What will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creation

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 11, 2019

We are being called to see the world through new eyes, but in order to do that, we need to be transformed by Christ. Once we witness His power firsthand, only then are we truly able to go out as ambassadors for Him.

OPENING STORY If any of you have gotten the chance to sift through old pictures on my Facebook page, you’ve probably noticed that in most of the older pictures I used to wear glasses. Well, I used to be slightly near-sighted. And when I mean slightly, I mean it was like 20/400! If I took my glasses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ And His Good Citizenship, Matthew 17:24–27

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 19, 2016

Jesus had been carrying His disciples through intensive training for some time now. He had been zeroing in on His death and resurrection In this passage, Jesus showed just how capable a teacher He really was. He was able to take the visit by a tax

SERMON Christ and His Good Citizenship, Matthew 17:24–27 Jesus had been carrying His disciples through intensive training for some time now. He had been zeroing in on His death and resurrection In this passage, Jesus showed just how capable a teacher He really was. He was able to take the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Past With God Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025

How often does God have to wrestle with us, through His word and His Spirit to bring something to our attention? He’ll wrestle with us until we come to the end of ourselves, until we see the issue for what it is, until He is first

Facing your past with God Genesis 32:1-28 16 March 2025 Last time in our Dust to Life series, we saw how God called Jacob to leave Haran and how Jacob made his peace with his father-in-law Laban. We are in chapter 32 today where Jacob now comes face-to-face with God. Before this happens, however, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022

God chooses weak and inexperienced individuals to confound the wise and accomplish great things on earth. If you feel you have a calling on your life, rejoice that God has chosen you for a particular purpose to showcase his strength and power through you to others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 1:28-29) "God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." (1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, John 15:16, Galatians 5:21, Daniel 5:10-12, Daniel 5:29, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 25:21, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 1:28-29, 1 John 2:27, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Know It’s Going To Be A Bad Day Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2025

When you know you’re going to have a bad day, affirm God’s justice; affirm God’s authority; and affirm God’s mercy. It will help you get through the day.

According to a recent survey, the average American knows their day is going to be bad by 8:36 a.m. in the morning. For example, they say, “You know you’re going to have a bad day if you wake up feeling sick (35%), if you suffer from poor sleep (31%), or if you start the day with a headache (29%).” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:1-27, 2 Peter 3:9, Numbers 32:23, Job 34:5-6, Job 34:10-12, Job 40:8, Job 42:6, Ezekiel 3:25-27, Matthew 27:46, Lamentations 3:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Dream Church

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2004

I believe Noah had the greatest church going. The Bible says, he was a preacher of righteousness.. And I believe God shows us through Noah how a church is to properly function. There are 6 points to show us why.

Title: God’s Dream Church Text: Gen 6-8 and II Peter 2:5 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning I want to talk about the church, and how wonderful it truly is. - I believe Noah had the greatest church going. - How many people knew that Noah was a Pastor? - The Bible says, he was a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal