Sermons on Colossians 1:15-16: showing 16-30 of 431

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Dec 9, 2001

Why do we give gifts? I give them to be a blessing to those I love. I know that I’ve succeeded when they use the gifts I give. Clearly, Jesus is the Gift of God. How and in what ways does God intend for us to "use" (or perhaps it’s better to say apply) Hi

Last week we dealt with the prophetic aspect of Christmas + And I hope we have a better appreciation for how amazing that is + For God to give so many specific prophecies about His coming Messiah + And for every single one which has already been fulfilled to be 100 % accurate And how wonderful and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Preeminent Lord" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

From Colossians 1:15-20, this sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Preeminent Lord.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Preeminent Lord Colossians 1:15-20 Today we are going to begin a sermon series from three of the four great Christological passages of the NT. In this series, it is our objective to answer the following question: who is the Christ of Christmas? With the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

A message bringing John 1:1-18 into a Christmas context.

Bethlehem and Beyond - # 2 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 December 9, 2001 Introduction The Creator became a Child. This is the mystery of Christmas. The fact that the tiny baby of Bethlehem was born of a virgin was astounding enough. But to realize that this baby wasn’t just any baby, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #5 Giving Thanks

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

How important is it to be around positive people? People who appreciate God’s gifts to their lives. Let’s discover how we can impact our world by giving thanks to God always.

We should give thanks because: “And Christ will give you light.” 18And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20giving thanks always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Affirming Our Faith: The Trinity

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2003

Getting a grip on the Bible teaching - The Holy Trinity

Have you ever tried to solve a mystery? The teaching on the Trinity is one of them. One woman told this story - After shopping at a busy store, another woman and I happened to leave at the same time, only to be faced with the daunting task of finding our cars in the crowded parking lot. The mystery ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Begin In The Right Place Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

To know what life is all about, it’s important to begin in the right place. For Christians, begin with our heavenly seating place! (This series gives all due credit to Rick Warren who has written the excellent book!)

Begin in the Right Place Purpose Driven Series #1 Cornwall/Montreal August 2, 2003 Beginnings are important and have a great bearing on where we end up in particular endeavours. If someone wants to end up with a Ph.D., but doesn’t have a high school education, that becomes more difficult- not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7, Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Be The Centre

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2003

What happens when Jesus is at the centre of a person’s life? Let’s find out!

People used to believe that the sun and all the planets revolved around the earth. From where the naked eye could view the universe, standing on this fragile planet, it seemed that Earth was huge and that all the stars, tiny points of light in the distance, were very small, inferior in fact to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Photo Album

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Are we the image of God or Christ? Do we present to others a photographic image of him?

The Family Photo Album Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:13-20 Hebrews 1:2 Romans 5:10-11 Ephesians 6:12 Ephesians 1:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Hebrews 1:3 1 Corinthians 12:13 John 14:9 Romans 1:4 John 1:3 Hebrews 7:16 1. Introduction a. Discuss why we take pictures and the effect ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 10, 2003

I talk about the importance of having a correct understanding of Jesus and other important truths about him.

THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS July 13, 2003 A.M. Service Riverwood Church Introduction: A mother told her little boy to go wash his hands. He said, germs and Jesus, germs and Jesus, that’s all I ever hear about around here. I have never seen either one of them. (Paul Powell) A minister delievering the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 27, 2003

This sermon’s goal is to show that Jesus is God and that He is therefore deserving of worship. It gives the top ten reasons to worship Jesus.

March 30, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where after you ended a conversation with someone, you thought of all the things that you should have said in that conversation but couldn’t think of them at the time? Several ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Supreme Question Of Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

Many scholars believe this passage was based on a hymn that was sung by the early church. We all need to answer the question: Is Christ prominent in my life, or is He preeminent? He doesn’t just want a place in our lives, He demands first place.

The Supreme Question of Life In Thursday’s Washington Post, an article appeared about a new church in the state of Maryland. I won’t reveal the name of the denomination that is behind this endeavor because I don’t want to publicly criticize it from the pulpit. You can look it up when this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worship Jesus (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003

This is the second of a two-part message on the clear teaching of Scripture that Jesus is God.

April 6, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Last week, we began to look at Colossians 1:15-20 and the top ten reasons to worship Jesus. Worship is the key to the health of any church and every Christian. It is central to who we are and should impact ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

What should be the most important things in our lives. A short outline used in a devotional for teacher orientaion.

The Most Important Things Colossian 1:12-19 That in all things He might have the preeminence… There are three things that are the most important. We must not loose sight of them. They must not get lost in the day to day routine of our lives. 1. The Great Commandment. Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-19, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Hero?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A brief sermon for children.

Who’s Your Hero? 1 Peter 3:18 Introduction I’ve got a picture to show you. Anybody here know who this is? John Wayne. He’s my most favoritest coolest actor guy in the whole world. He’s my hero in the movies. Here’s another picture. It’s hard to see, but it’s me standing next to Brad Radke. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is The Big Deal About Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 14, 2002

Part 3 of this series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 3 (What is the Big Deal about Christmas) Brian A. Moon A television interviewer was walking the streets of Tokyo at Christmas time. Much as in America, Christmas shopping is a big commercial success in Japan. The interviewer stopped one young woman on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7, Colossians 1:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed