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  • Joseph Ng avatar

    Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 2,028 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sanctification: A Daily Occurrence…a Lifelong Process

    Contributed by Thomas Farley on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 16,518 views

    Sanctification as a daily undertaking.

    SANCTIFICATION: A DAILY OCCURRENCE…A LIFELONG PROCESS Colossians 3:1-17 The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "holiness." Before reading today’s scripture I would like to lay a small foundation and give you some background on the writing itself. Paul’s letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Eddie Robinson avatar

    Heavenly Mindedness

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    You soul has already been saved, try to keep your mind focused on a heavenly mentality, and it is easier to handle life.

    Colossians Chapter 3:1-4 1 If ye then be risen in Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hide And Seek

    Contributed by Richard Messana on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ.

    Hide and Seek Colossians 3:1-17 October 29, 2000 Prop.: We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ. Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the streets of Dorchester, one of my favorite games to play was “Hide and Seek”. We used to play on Tolman Street and Norwood Street. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    Identifying A Cult

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 3,989 views

    All cults have several things in common. See what Paul says they are.

    Colossians 2:18-23 Identifying a Cult ATTENTION: The geology lab is an interesting place to visit. Students of geology learn to identify rocks based on a series of tests. By observing the properties of samples, they are able to come up with an answer with remarkable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Good News, Bad News

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,810 views

    There are bad things which need to be extinguished from our lives and good things that need to be added.

    GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Col. 3:5-9, 12-14 INTRO.- We’ve all heard some of those “good news, bad news” jokes and I want to share a few this morning, because that’s what life is full of: both good news and bad news. Good news: Did you all know that Gary Saveley made the Olympic javelin team which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On-Again...off-Again

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    Christians need to change their hearts and work towards taking the wicked desires out of their lives while adding the things of God to their lives.

    Col. 3:1-17 - 1Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. 2Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. 3For you died when Christ died, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perils Of Petting

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,433 views

    Petting breaks down the will and destroys self-control. It stirs a desire that petting itself cannot satisfy. Petting is not an end in itself but is preparatory.

    There is no such thing as love at first sight. Real love is not built upon mere sight. We may see one’s talents and appearance, and these we may admire, but true love is a tender and strong attachment to the inward person. We love personality and personality must be learned, admired and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Getting Into Shape

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    How much do you want to know God’s will?

    In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Howard avatar

    Dating

    Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 19,472 views

    How should we date and if we do date, what is the purpose? What are teh pitfalls of dating and how do we avoid them? What doeis teh Bbile say about dating?

    Dating I found this sermon one of the most difficult of all the ones I have prepared - Perhaps it was so difficult - For the same reason - That people, particularly our young people - Have with dating - It isn’t something God wrote directly into the Bible - If I were to preach on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 19,644 views

    how our first and second resurrections get us to think heavenly

    March 28, 2002 Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Man-Made Rules & Regulations

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    The sermon gets to the root of why man-made do’s and don’ts are inferior to actually knowing Chirst.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Man-Made Rules and Regulations Colossians 2:18-23 October 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Odd Laws Still on the Books, Citation: Robert W. Pelton in The Door. Christian Reader, Vol. 33, no. 5.] Young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Sparkman avatar

    Seek Those Things Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 26,216 views

    Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

    Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live A Christian Life Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 56,952 views

    Paul gives three simple steps to how to live the Christian live -- Seek Christ, Think Christ, and Live Christ!

    How does one BE Christian? How do you live the Christian life? Paul offers three very simple steps in the passage we read this morning, and I want us to walk through them today. The first step is very simple -- seek Christ. There is an old Candid Camera episode. You remember that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed