Sermons on Philemon:

Our Sovereign Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 13, 2014

In Colossians 1:15–19, Paul reveals our Lord’s true identity by viewing Him in relation to three things: 1) The Father (Colossians 1:15), 2) The Universe (Colossians 1:16-17), and 3) The Church (Colossians 1:18-19).

If there are two things that have a tremendous bearing on our future experiences, they are assumptions and expectation. We tend to make assumptions about people and expect certain actions accordingly. As the Jews experienced Christ's ride into Jerusalem that first Palm Sunday, they assumed He was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Other

Intimate Value Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

His Church Series

Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006

To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Transformation

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013

1. What Things Do People Pursue In Life? 2. Directive Thinking 3. Why Death- v.6? 4.What Will We Believe?

Onesimus was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master. As a transformed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jun 10, 2011

The value of friends who minister to you and with you for souls and for encouragement.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Colossians 4:7-18 This part of the Colossian letter would be so easy to skip. It’s like reading a foreign tax roll. Each name represents an indispensable person to Paul. They were a few of the people who made his ministry possible. Jesus always placed great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Love, Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jun 30, 2023

Fruit of the Spirit The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the character of Christ within you. The fruit of the Spirit is a beautiful

LOVE Fruit of the Spirit (25-06-2023) INTRODUCTION: Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 22, 2022

Paul lists ten ministry partners at the end of his letter and we can learn from each one how to be All In for the Gospel Mission

Above All: Colossians 4:7-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-21-2022 Dream Teams I asked a question on Facebook this week, “what have been some of the greatest teams of all time?” Here are some of the answers: The 1992 Dream Team The 1927 Yankees The 2016 Cubs The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Fruit? Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

When we disconnect from The Vine, the consequences are evident.

When we disconnect from The Vine we get “jacked up”: 1. Sexually (Usually the one of the first signs of falling away from The Vine) 2. Socially (Can’t fully relate to people not relating properly to Christ; see Adam & Eve) 3. Spiritually (Christ will keep us from sin or, sin will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jet Tour Through Colossians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Colossians

COLOSSIANS - Completion INTRODUCTION: Colossians was one of the four Epistles written by Paul in his Roman jail. It is the most Christ-centered Book in the Bible. Its message is built around the theme of the supremacy if Christ. It has been called the “twin Epistle” of Ephesians: (1) Both were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Christian And Their Work” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 5, 2019

How should a Christian go about behaving in the workplace?

Before we dig into our passage, I want to first deal with a question that is often asked: “Why didn’t Paul call for abolishing slavery?” Observation #1: Though Paul didn’t condemn slavery, he didn’t condone it either. Observation #2: Paul doesn’t offer a theological rationale ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Bandits Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2014

1) Legalism (Colossians 2:16–17), 2) Mysticism (Colossians 2:18–19), and 3) Asceticism (Colossians 2:20–23).

People celebrate occasions for different reasons. Some have particular social conventions, sports milestones, famous people, or plain civic holidays. Noticing all the fireworks trailers around, we know we have reached just such an occasion. Victoria day is a uniquely British celebration, that means ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Other

The Supreme Ministry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2019

1) The Source (Colossians 1:23c, 25a), 2) Spirit (Colossians 1:24a), 3) Suffering (Colossians 1:24b), 4) Scope (Colossians 1:25b), 5) Subject (Colossians 1:26–27), 6)Style (Colossians 1:28a), 7)Sum (Colossians 1:28b), and 8)The Strength of the ministry (Colossians 1:29).

Colossians 1:23-29 [23](if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of) the gospel (that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven), and of which I, Paul, became a minister. [24] Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Other

Rescued From Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 22, 2014

Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14).

Of all the recent stories of people held captive, the one of U.S. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, has been the most controversial. He told military doctors that his Taliban captors tortured him and kept him locked in a metal cage in total darkness for weeks at a time after he tried to escape. Bergdahl, now 28, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Other

The Attitude Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2022

1) A Thankful Spirit (Romans 1:8), 2) A Concerned Spirit (Romans 1:9–10a), and finally 3) A Willing and Submissive Spirit (Romans 1:10b).

Romans 1:8–10. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-10

Denomination: Other

Gratitude Of A Soldier PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

This sermon explores our role as soldiers in God's army, harnessing hope during adversity and expressing gratitude in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as participants in the grand narrative of God’s love and redemption. Today, we stand at the threshold of an enlightening conversation, a conversation that will draw us closer to the heart of our Heavenly Father ...read more

Topics: Gratitude