The King of Hearts (PDF Sermon Text) Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12–17 Introduction In this sermon series about making peace, we have discovered a couple of things about peace. We learned that all people are without peace in their lives because they are not at peace with God. Having peace with God means having a right …
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Paul’s Letter to the Colossians
Two Ways of Personal Prayer (Colossians 4:2-4)
Scripture Text: Colossians 4:2-4 Two Ways of Personal Prayer (MP3) Two Ways of Personal Prayer (Sermon Text) Introduction Not far from the city of San Antonio, Texas, there are the largest known commercial caverns in the state of Texas, called the Natural Bridge Caverns. My wife and I toured these caverns while visiting San Antonio …
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All to Jesus, I Surrender! (Colossians 3:15–17)
Scripture Text: Colossians 3:15-17 All to Jesus, I Surrender! (MP3) All to Jesus, I Surrender! (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week I mentioned about having room for Jesus. I think most people, including myself have a tendency to fill their lives with certain things that leaves little room for the more important ones. Christians do this …
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Open Doors for Ministry (Colossians 4:2-18)
Open Doors for Ministry Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18 Open Doors for Ministry (Audio) Open Doors for Ministry (PDF) Introduction In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, Paul emphasized several things such as the supremacy of Jesus Christ over everything, the importance of putting away those old habits that are not Christ-like and putting on the new ones …
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The Christian Society (Colossians 3:18-4:1)
The Christian Society Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:1 The Christian Society (Audio) The Christian Society (PDF) Introduction Well, we are almost finished with the letter to the Colossians. In this section of the letter, Paul shifted his focus from the false teaching in the church toward the Colossians living in such a way that matched their new …
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The New Self (Colossians 3:12-17)
The New Self Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 The New Self (Audio) The New Self (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Chapter three of the letter is a shift from Paul criticizing the false teaching in the church to his appealing the Colossians to live in such a way …
The Old Self (Colossians 3:1-11)
The Old Self Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 The Old Self (Audio) The Old Self (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians, a people for whom he worked hard for the sake of Gospel. Paul wanted the church of the Colossians to be built up in knowledge of Jesus Christ …
Seeking Things Above (Colossians 2:16-3:4)
Seeking Things Above Scripture Text: Colossians 2:16-3:4 Seek Things Above (Audio) Seeking Things Above (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Though he had not planted that church or met the people there, Paul worked hard so they would hear the good news of Jesus Christ and the …
Alive in Christ (Colossians 2:6-15)
Alive in Christ Scripture Text: Colossians 2:6-15 Alive in Christ (Audio) Alive in Christ (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. We do not know exactly to what Paul was responding in this letter, but it seems that some false teachers were causing problems in the church. Therefore, …
Laboring for the Gospel (Colossians 1:24-2:5)
Laboring for the Gospel Scripture Text: Colossians 1:24-2:5 Laboring for the Gospel (Audio) Laboring for the Gospel (PDF) Introduction Today, we are continuing our look at Paul’s letter to the Colossians. While we do not know exactly to what Paul was responding in this letter, it seems that some false teachers were causing problems in …
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Ambassadors for Christ 