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  • With A Little Help From My Friends

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,787 views

    Paul had many friends who helped him accomplish his mission. This sermon gives guidelines for choosing friends that will help you reach God’s goals for your life.

    June 29, 2003 Colossians 4:7-18 “With a little help from my friends” INTRODUCTION I spent Monday through Thursday of this week at Camp Monongahela. Of the 55 campers that we had, 30 of them were “first-timers”. Some of them knew no one when they arrived at camp, and others only ...read more

  • Pray!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,477 views

    Paul gives guidelines for the Colossians in how they can pray for him. In the process, he tells how our prayers can be powerful and effective.

    June 22, 2003 Colossians 4:2-6 “Pray!” INTRODUCTION For the last four months, we have been examining the letter that Paul wrote from his prison cell to the church at Colosse. Here at the end of the letter, just as we would when we write letters, he leaves his readers with the ...read more

  • Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,174 views

    One of the rallying cries in the church is "let someone else do it!" Why do people say that, and how do we change their minds about it?

    OPEN: A church once put this on the back page of their bulletin - CHURCH MOURNS DEATH OF PROMINENT MEMBER The church was saddened this past week to learn of the death of one of its most prominent members, "Someone Else." "Someone’s" passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. ...read more

  • Thinking Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 103 ratings
     | 20,037 views

    Paul tells us we need to have a certain kind of "passion" in our lives. What is that passion and how can it help us be better witnesses for Christ?

    OPEN: During a long and losing baseball game, the restless boys on the little league team began to question Ritchie, their assistant coach, about his attractive sister. How old was she? Was she going out with anyone...? Etc. The head coach was beginning to get annoyed. Not only were they losing, ...read more

  • The Companions Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,598 views

    A call to faithful service as illustrated in the lives of Paul's friends; many of them "no-name" saints.

    The Companions of Paul Col 4:7-18 1. The Men who OBEYED. A. Their Character: * Tychicus, the Faithful - A “beloved brother” – ENDEARMENT – recipiocal love & respect - A “faithful minister” – ENDURMENT – dependable character - A “fellow servant” – ENDOWMENT – mutual service * Onesimus, the ...read more

  • When Prayer Is Priority Series

    Contributed by Shawn Mitchell on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,212 views

    The significance and benefits of making prayer the priority of your life

    Would you write this down… the single most important activity in my life is the time I spend alone with God. Did you all get that? The time I spend alone with the Lord. The time that I take to spend time with Him, seeking God. There is absolutely nothing you and I will do in the course of our ...read more

  • Godly Communication With God And Unbelievers Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH INTRODUCTION Lucas: sees a twofold division: 1) speaking to God about people (:2-4) 2) speaking to people about God (:5-6) I. (:2-3A) CONSISTENT PRAYER – (directed to ...read more

  • Closing Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,634 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN PRECIOUS BONDS OF FELLOWSHIP WITH THOSE WHO LABOR WITH US IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: cf. heavy emphasis on personal greetings and close fellowship – more so than any other epistle except Romans commends those who have been especially loyal ...read more

  • Influencing People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

    INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

  • Helping Your Friend Become God's Friend Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    If your friend were God’s friend how would their life be different? If your friend were God’s friend how would your relationship with each other change? If your friend were God’s friend how would you feel about their eternal destiny?

    On our vacation, I asked God to open some doors for me to give a clear word about Christ. I was looking for opportunities. Let me share a story with you about one of them. I was in a pool playing around with Evan, our ten-year-old son, when a man asked me, “Are you finding you way around here ...read more

  • Let God's Church Move Out Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    Implement the four steps for God’s Church to minister beyond the church walls

    (Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) I was visiting someone in the hospital this week, and a curtain separated the room into two. At one point, there were loud beeping sounds from a machine on the other side of the curtain, so I looked over. An ...read more

  • Three Essentials For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,831 views

    Paul finishes Colossians by focusing on three essentials for successful Christian living and ministry: Praying to God, Proclaiming the Word, and Partnering with others.

    INTRODUCTION If you knew your time was short on this earth and you wanted to give final instructions or advice to loved ones what would you say? It would be difficult but important. You would focus on essential matters rather than incidental things, wouldn’t you? Paul finishes his letter to the ...read more

  • The Source Of Wisdom (By; Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,260 views

    What is wisdom? Do we need it, or is God’s voice enough? Is the Holy Spirit a substitute for God knowledge, understanding, and wisdom? How can we understand God’s wisdom with our minds? Let’s explore!

    Opening Scriptures: I Kings 3:3-15,  Col 4:2-6 "And Solomon loved the Lord, hwalking in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense at the high places. 4 Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, ...read more

  • Your House A Lighthouse Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    When our homes become prayer centers, they can become lighthouses to our communities.

    Your House—A Lighthouse Phil 2:12-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We have been exploring the theme of prayer for the better part of year now. In ten months we have looked at some basic principles of prayer, considered an example or ...read more

  • Making The Most Of 2003

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,955 views

    New Years Eve service

    Making the Most of 2003 Col 4:5 Well, it’s almost here. 2003, sounds strange doesn’t it, even futuristic. “This is typically the time of year to make resolutions. In the dictionary resolution is defined as “a course of action decided upon; a fixed purpose.” We resolve to do things differently. ...read more