Sermons on Colossians 2:11-15: showing 1-15 of 273

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt would often

NAILED TO THE CROSS TEXT: Col 2:13-15 INTRODUCTION: In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000

A study of pitch, roll, and yaw in the New Testament church.

0003 BASIC AERONAUTICS AND THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Colossians, 1 Corinthians, & Galatians Theme: Inattention to the different forces acting upon Christianity puts to risk the unity of the saints. (MIRRORED AT http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/alexandra/849/0003.htm ) Opening: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-18, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001

Where does the Law cross the line into legalism? Paul told the Colossians the answer.

Colossians 2:11-17 Knocking Off the Training Wheels of Legalism My bicycle never had training wheels. I came from the school that said, “Take the plunge!” and “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” When my dad put my bicycle together for me, I was six years old. I was eight ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Hijacked

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 11, 2001

Don’t be taken in by the world’s philosophy

1) Introduction Imagine you are comfortably asleep in your bed. You are awakened by a crash as a window is broken. Your heart begins pounding as adrenaline pumps through your veins, preparing your body for fight or flight. You pick up the phone. The line is dead. The door bursts open. Four heavily ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Three Parades

Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 14, 2001

The parade that wound into Jerusalem on that long ago Sunday was exciting -- but it can’t hold a candle to the parade that took place on Friday.

The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man” image, he decides to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Apr 9, 2001

Jesus did not die on the Cross so that we can live a defeated life, Paul says that Jesus nailed all of that to the Cross

Nailed to the Cross Col: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life, is listening to defeated Christians. We ether have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t over come. Or we have place so many added restrictions ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Win!!

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Apr 18, 2001

Christ’s victory gives us a victory too

It had been a long flight and the crew was tired. This was even made more apparent by the rough landing. This particular airline had a policy that the pilot must stand by the door as the people exited to thank them for flying with the airline. The pilot was dreading this because of the landing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Word Is Enough, Don't Be Fooled Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001

Paul wanted the Colossians to realize that in Christ, they already had all of the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge available to them.... Therefore what could these false teachers really have to offer them --- answer not a thing!! (Jesus Is Enough - part 3)

"HIS Word Is Enough, Don’t Be Fooled" Jesus Is ENOUGH - part three - Col 2:1-23 A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001

Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

"A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-12, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Religious Legalism

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 11, 2001

This sermon proclaims the good news that salvaion is not something we earn by adhearance to legalistic obedience to the law, but it is freely received by the work of Jesus Christ.

The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Religious Legalism Colossians 2:11-17 October 14, 2001 Intro: A. Last week, Bob Russell of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY began a series of sermons on the book of Colossians with these words… "Sometimes I look over this audience and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did The Jews Kill Jesus? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Apr 4, 2004

Watch "The Passion" and you’re left with lots of questions: Could Jesus have prevented his death? Who’s responsible for this? Why did it have to happen? This sermon examines the charges that the Jews killed Jesus. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

#2: True or False: The Jews Killed Jesus? ¡°He was wounded for our transgressions...¡± ¡°I could ask my Father and he would give me. . .¡± ¡°Cancelled the handwriting. . .¡± Col. 2:15? <Before the sermon, pass out a small piece of paper (besides the handout) to everyone, and a 16d nail.> Could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Holiness

Colossians, Introduction And Overview Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

First of 11 messages in Colossians. Paul says three things in this overview: The Savior is Supreme; Your Salvation is Simple; You are Saved for Service

INTRODUCTION Today I want to begin a new series of messages based on the Book of Colossians. Colossians is a letter written by Paul to Christians in Colosse. It is the 7th letter of Paul placed in the middle of his 14 letters to churches and church leaders. Colosse was located in Asia minor which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1, Colossians 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk In Victory Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Walk carefully with Christ watching out for false philosophies, trivial traditions and worldly ways and you will win with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone whose life had been changed by God and who began living a life of zeal to the Lord that later, maybe because of higher education, was filled with doubt to the point of forsaking their call? Perhaps you have known of someone who became a Christian and was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion, Ash Wednesday And Lent

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 21, 2004

What to learn as The Passion of the Christ movie opens on Ash Wednesday.

Did you hear about the lady who shut down the US and Canadian border? Apparently Canadian customs officials found a grenade in the glove compartment of a 28-year-old woman¡¦s Ford Explorer as she crossed the border on last Monday. Due to the current tensions re: terrorist activities, this created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Sufficency In Christ (Part 2 ) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 8th message in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Sufficiency of Christ Colossians 2:11-15 11In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, 12having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist