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Colossians 2:6-23

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

A few weeks ago I told you about a Baptist preacher in Georgia named Anonymous McBride. He got his name in a strange way. His mother was trying to honor a poet whose work she liked. When Anonymous grew up and became a Baptist preacher, he had a specialty. It had to do with baptism. Because my subject today is baptism, let me tell you the story. Anonymous was very skillful at making Methodists and ...

2. Alive In Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

There is an old story about Albert Einstein. He was going around the country from university to university on the lecture circuit, giving lectures on his theory of relativity. He traveled by chauffeur-driver limousine. One day, after they had been on the road for awhile, Einstein’s chauffeur said to him, “Dr. Einstein, I’ve heard you deliver that lecture on relativity so many times, that I’ll bet ...

3. Freedom From Human Regulations Through Life With Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

2:8–15 · Christ is over every power and authority:The identity of this “philosophy” has been discussed extensively above, where I suggested that it encouraged Gentiles to take up the law in addition to their faith in Christ for full attainment of the Christian life. Paul warns the Colossians of this potential threat by using a rare verb, translated as “take captive,” found only here in the New Tes...

4. Freedom From Human Regulations Through Life With Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

A Summons to Steadfastness 2:6 The Greek text begins with “therefore,” indicating that what the apostle is about to say is linked with his preceding discussion on the content of the mystery which is Christ himself. As someone has said, “Whenever you see a therefore in Scripture, go back to see what it is there for!” To stand firm does not mean to stand still. Paul is aware that the best defense is...

5. Claiming Our New Life in Christ

Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)

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Clayton A. Lord

I heard a story about a man who decided that he wanted to live a good life. He set his mind to developing healthy habits. He read every book he could find that laid out the path to a long and productive life. He never smoked, drank, or overindulged at the table. He ate fresh fruit and vegetables and stayed away from anything with preservatives in it. He exercised every day and got his eight hours ...

6. Remember Your Baptism

Romans 6:1-14, Colossians 2:6-23

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

In his book, The Gospel For The Person Who Has Everything, William Willimon tells of a young friend, age 4, who was asked on the occasion of his 5th birthday what kind of party he wanted to have. I want everybody to be a king and queen, Clayton said. So, he and his mother went to work, fashioning a score of silver crowns – cardboard and aluminum foil, purple robes – crepe paper, and royal scepters...

7. Nailed Forgiveness

Colossians 2:13-15

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To show that forgiveness came to us on the cross. Props: A small cross, a hammer, nails, and paper. Lesson: [Hold up the cross.] I believe all of you know what I have in my hand. (response) Yes, it's a cross. Tell me why it's important to us. (response) Yes, that's right; Jesus died on the cross. But do you know that God made something good come out of it? When Jesus died, our si...

8. Be Alert Against Sin

Colossians 2:6-23

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

Call to Worship Pastor: Christians can never relax against the threat of temptation and sin. People: Our love for Christ grows day by day, but sin never surrenders its attempt to win us back. Pastor: We must always be alert, and be firm in our faith. And Christ himself will make us strong. People: We pray for Christ to be our strength against the power of sin. Collect O God our Father, who warns ...

9. Fullness Of Life In Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

Call To Worship Leader: Let us thank the Lord for his steadfast love. People: The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. Leader: Blessed be the Lord our God for his wonderful works! People: Blessed be his glorious name forever; may his glory fill the whole earth! Collect Lord, we would build our lives in you and become stronger in our faith. We have gathered in your...

10. The Christian Life False Humility

Colossians 2:6-23

Bulletin Aid

Call to Worship Leader: The Apostle Paul warns us not to let anyone who delights in false humility disqualify us for the prize of salvation. Anyone of us can be guilty of false humility. Men: If we think we’re special because we go to camp meeting every year and will drive a hundred miles to hear a gifted speaker and look down on our brother who doesn’t, we have false humility. Women: If we sac...

11. Living in Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call to Worship Leader: Let all who know Christ as their Lord and Savior come now for worship. People: We have been redeemed through the cross and the resurrection of Christ. Leader: Not by any other name have we known God's wonderful salvation. People: Only in Christ have we known the joy and peace of God in our hearts. Leader: Then let us share the message of Christ with all who will listen. All...

12. Live in Union with Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

Call to Worship Pastor: Since Christ is our Savior, we are to live in union with him. People: Our lives need to be strongly rooted in Christ, or we become controlled by other influences. Pastor: We have all been dead in sin. It is only in Christ that we are made alive. People: We unite ourselves with Christ, whom God raised from the dead, and through whom he raises us to new life! Collect Graciou...

13. Proper 12

Luke 11:1-13, Psalm 138:1-8, Genesis 18:16-33, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Colossians 2:6-23

Sermon Aid

George Bass

THEOLOGICAL CLUE At one time, the Pentecost season of the church year was divided into four parts, which were marked by saints' days. The first section ran from Trinity Sunday to June 29th, the day of Sts. Peter and Paul, and Sundays were numbered consecutively; the second went from the end of June to August 10th, St. Lawrence Day, and were numbered "after the Aposties;" the third extended from A...

14. Proper 12

Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13, Psalm 85:1-13

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Hosea 1:2-10 God orders Hosea to marry a prostitute and have children. Hosea preached in the same eighth century to Israel (North) as did Amos. His ministry extended over a period of 38 years. Hosea lived in the final days of the northern kingdom during the reign of six kings following Jeroboam. Assyria captured Israel and deported the 10 tribes in 722 B.C. Hosea 1:2-10 is an...

15. Proper 12

Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23, Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:1-2:1

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)Human as we are, let us intercede with Godfor ourselves and for our sinful world, that God will spare us from destruction and grant us time for repentance. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Listening God, Prayer-teacher, Prayer-prompter, we are often perfunctory in our prayers, casual, without expectation of response. We separate our petitions for forgiveness from the need to for...

16. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

PERSISTENT PRAYING A special interest of Luke in both the Gospel and the Book of Acts is prayer. He frequently notes the prayer life of Jesus. Before every major crisis in his ministry Jesus spent time in prayer. The parables for today with their surrounding materials give an occasion for the preacher to deal with the whole subject of proper praying. It is an opportunity to deal with common misc...

17. Your Roots

Colossians 2:7a

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Several plants at various stages of growth with their roots exposed. Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to make a little discovery which will help us learn something about the way we can grow with God. How many of you have ever raised a plant like a tomato plant or a flower? Almost all of you have done this, haven’t you? Can you tell me what you do when you try to grow somet...

18. Do You Have Roots?

Colossians 2:6-7

Children's Sermon

Object: Some roots from either trees or plants. Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to take a look at the way we belong to Jesus. How many of you think that you belong to Jesus? (Let them answer.) All of you belong to Jesus, and that's good. Do you know how you became a part of his life? (Let them answer.) That's right, Jesus died for our sins. But I think the thing that I want you t...

19. When God Adds Insult to Injury

Colossians 2:6-15

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

So many things separate Christians into groups: denominations, different ways of practicing the sacraments, different understandings of how to organize the church, different attitudes toward social issues like sexuality and money, even different perceptions of who Christ was. With all of that disagreement and separation, what unites us? Is there any common ground among us, other than simply callin...

20. The Cross: God's Answer To Our Deepest Needs

Colossians 2:8-15

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

A popular monk in the Middle Ages announced that in the cathedral that evening he would preach a sermon on the love of God. The people gathered and stood in silence waiting for the service while the sunlight streamed through the beautiful windows. When the last glint of color had faded from the windows, the old monk took a candle from the altar. Walking to the life-size figure of Christ on the cro...

21. A Life Hidden With Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

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Maxie Dunnam

I've told you this story before, but it's been a long time. And even if it had not been, it's the most appropriate story I know to introduce our theme for today. It's the story of one of my most meaningful experiences. I have a friend who is a Benedictine monk. The way we live out our lives is vastly different, but I feel a real kinship, a oneness of spirit with Brother Sam. One of the most meanin...

22. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 85 First Lesson—The living parable of the forgiveness of adulterous behavior is used by the prophet at God’s direction. Hosea 1:2-10 Second Lesson—Paul urges continued growth in the faith despite the opposition of those promoting a confining religious legalism. Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) Gospel—Jesus teaches persistence in prayer. Luke 11:1-13 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The gra...

23. Proper 12

Genesis 18:20-32, Psalm 85:1-13; 138:1-8, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-19

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

Call To Worship Leader: It’s a good morning! Are you awake and breathing deeply? Are you thankful, angry, secure, defeated? Are you ready to sing? People: Ah, yes. We are thankful for life and we are seeking security and happiness. Leader: We have called to God many times and the Holy One has sustained us and restored us to hopefulness. People: With music and dance, with words and silence, we than...

24. Disarming Evil

Colossians 2:6-23; John 8:44-45

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

People Of The Lie: The Hope For Healing Human Evil is one of Dr. M. Scott Peck's most intriguing books. In his work with patients as a psychiatrist and a Christian, Dr. Peck has come to see that there are people who are simply evil. He thinks that this evil needs to be studied by scientists as well as known by theologians. Until we can name and identify evil at work among us we have no way of disa...

25. The Best Connection

John 15:1-8; Col 2:10

Illustration

Eric Ritz

You and I live in the period of history where we have access to more information than ever before. We have so much information that it produces what has been called the "Paralysis of Analysis." It was the poet T. S. Eliot who wrote: Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge. Where is the knowledge we have lost in information. The beauty of our faith is that God gave us more than information;...

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