We need to be settled in our faith in Christ. We need to understand that, in Christ, we have everything we need to life a life that is pleasing to God. In this passage Paul set out to reinforce that truth. Having reinforced that truth, Paul then commands the Christian to stand confidently in his […]
Text: Colossians 1:23-29 Theme: The glory of the Gospel of the indwelling Christ. Intro: As we round of Chapter 1 of the book of Colossians the Apostle Paul exhorts us to be faithful and stand confidently upon the truths of the Gospel message. Secondly, Paul instructs us in the riches of the Gospel of Jesus […]
This week, we are continuing with our exposition of Colossians 1:12-22, picking up where we left off last week at Vs 17. I. Praise for Our Sustainer (Vs 17-19) Christ is before all things. He preceded all created things. To be “before all things” actually contains two ideas in the one thought. He is before […]
Text: Colossians 1:12-22 Theme: The Preeminence of Christ in all things. Intro: Last week, we looked at verses 3-11 of Colossians chapter 1, as we considered Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians. We noted that Paul’s prayer was that the Colossians would go on in their faith and love toward one another and that they would […]
~ Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians ~ Text: Colossians 1:3-11 Theme: Paul’s continual prayer was that the Colossians would go on in faith and love Intro: Last week, we looked at the introduction to the book of Colossians. We noted that, this book was written by the Apostle Paul, while imprisoned in Rome, to […]
This sermon is an introductory message to the book of Colossians.
Colossians is one of the Pauline Prison Epistles and is a short letter to a church which was struggling with heresy making it’s way into the church.
In this introductory message, we will look at the background to the book of Colossians and also consider the opening remarks of the book.
For our study we will take the following points:
I. The Background to the Book
II. The Background of Colosse
III. Paul’s Salutation to the Colossians
In a day when the world seeks to blur the lines of distinction between men and women we need to return to the Bible and refresh our view of Biblical womanhood.
When God calls us to leave our comfort zone and “get out” and serve him it may require us to make certain sacrifices. This account of the call of Abram is a good example to us of obedience and faith.