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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 31,314 views

    How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

    OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Christ You Are Complete Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    To look at the three things the church in Colossae was known for: faith, hope and love. Has introduction to book of Colossians

    In Christ You are Complete Colossians 1:3-8 The city of Colossae- Colossae use to sit in the Lycus valley near the Lycus river. It had been a city of great wealth, known for it’s wool and dyeing skills. It was a large city in 5 B.C., but had been eclipsed by the larger town of Hierapolis and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    If You Can't Say Anthing Nice...

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    This message is an introduction to the book of Colossians. It gives the history of its establishment through the eyes of Epaphras. It also deals with using our tongues to uplift others.

    March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:1-8 “If you can’t say anything nice…” INTRODUCTION As parents, one of the first things that we teach our children is the phrase, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good phrase to live by. This morning, I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Myers avatar

    How To Pray For Others Series

    Contributed by Randy Myers on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 13,170 views

    Paul shares three ways to pray for other more effectively.

    We are starting a new series entitled, "Making a Difference Our World." We will be going through the book of Colossians. If you have a Bible, turn with me to Col 1. There is is something within all of us that wants to make a difference. It not a de-sire to be a super star or famous, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Taking Time To Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,964 views

    When we think of God’s work in the lives of other believers, we should be moved to thankfulness for the faith, hope, and love that we see demonstrated in Christ followers.

    Taking Time to Give Thanks Several weeks ago, when we were organizing our file cabinet, I came across some love letters from Beth that I’ve kept ever since we were dating. When I found this folder, I immediately stopped working, sat down in the middle of the floor, and started browsing through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Among Us

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 231 ratings
     | 55,823 views

    I believe with all my heart that millions of angels are at God’s command and at our service. The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

    Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going home for the holidays. One came from Fort Wayne, Indiana while the other two were from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church As God Intended It Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    The first in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with God’s design for the New Testament Church.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:1-8 Title: The Church as it should Be (#1 in series in Colossians) Date: July 7, 2002 Introduction: This morning we begin a series in the book of Colossians. This is a rich book, one of Paul’s richest letters to the churches. In this letter we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Fox avatar

    A Prayer For The New Year

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 504 ratings
     | 43,385 views

    I am convinced that this passage contains a prayer equal to the prayer of Jabez: it is the prayer of Paul for the Colossians.

    “A Prayer for the New Year” January 5, 2003 (Col. 1:1-11) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Psalms 37:4 KJV) There are some amazing prayers in the Bible. This is one of them. This was Paul’s prayer for the church at Colosse. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Faith, Love And Hope Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    Three important words of the gospel are explored along with corresponding works

    INTRODUCTION Charles Trentham has a chapter in his book on Colossians entitled, “The Three Greatest Words in the Gospel.” What three words do you suppose he means? Let’s guess. Clues: All three words have only one syllable, two of the three words are 4 letter words. The other word has 5 letters. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realized Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    With a great sense of urgency, and a deep and abiding faith, the first century church grew and developed quickly. The same resources must be utilized by the contemporary church.

    A friend of mine, Brett Kays, some time back noticed some things that are true of scenes in almost every movie or TV show. If you determined reality according to the way Hollywood defined it, you could be very confused. According to Hollywood: • All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Julian avatar

    The Sanctification Of The Church Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,486 views

    The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

    Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A Complete Salvation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,104 views

    This is the first message in a 13 week expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Complete Salvation Colossians 1:1-8 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Prayer: Connections In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    Discover how prayer is absolutely necessary in fruitful ministry.

    We continue our message series on prayer this morning. Someone tells about a new trainee in a large company. To befriend his colleagues, he offered to buy a pizza lunch for everyone in his group. He picked up the phone and called a pizzeria. When the person at the other end answered, the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Eruption Of Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    Paul’s prayer of thankfulness for the Colossian church.

    An Eruption of Thankfulness Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: When Paul prayed for the church at Colosse, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in the church. When followers of Christ see another who God is using ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Get Closer To God- Reputation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,091 views

    This is the 155th sermon in the series Action". This is the 1st sermon from Colossians.

    Series: Action [#155] GET CLOSER TO GOD- REPUTATION Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: Since the beginning of humanity when Adam and Eve sinned, mankind has been spinning around in sin and no one could do anything about it. Sure, there have been some who thought they had the answers; but these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist