32 sermons preach from Colossians 1 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“Paul says in Colossians 1 that we have been rescued out of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of Christ.”
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, and Timothy our brother.”
A Sunday sermon launching a Colossians series that begins with Psalm 84’s longing for God’s presence, emphasizes satisfaction in Christ, the identity of believers as saints, faithful servant leadership, and warns against false teaching and premature pursuit of titles.
“I had the privilege of preaching through verses 1 and 2 of chapter 1 last week.”
A sermon on Colossians emphasizing that the church’s faith and love are rooted in a living hope stored in heaven. The preacher urges believers to anchor faith in the person of Christ, let hope shape choices and stewardship, and demonstrate sacrificial love as the hallmark of discipleship while celebrating the gospel’s saving and spreading power.
“To God's holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ.”
A Sunday sermon launching a Colossians series that begins with Psalm 84’s longing for God’s presence, emphasizes satisfaction in Christ, the identity of believers as saints, faithful servant leadership, and warns against false teaching and premature pursuit of titles.
“Paul's thanksgiving: "I thank God... for the faith that you have and the love that you have... the faith and the love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven."”
A sermon on Colossians emphasizing that the church’s faith and love are rooted in a living hope stored in heaven. The preacher urges believers to anchor faith in the person of Christ, let hope shape choices and stewardship, and demonstrate sacrificial love as the hallmark of discipleship while celebrating the gospel’s saving and spreading power.
““We come to chapter one verse three: ‘we always thank God…’ and ‘we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus.’””
A Colossians-centered Sunday message emphasizing faith anchored in Jesus Christ, Christlike love for God’s people, and a living hope stored in heaven that fuels faithful living, sacrificial stewardship, missions, worship, and evangelism. The sermon calls the church to thanksgiving, practical obedience, and loving the unlovable as evidence of true discipleship.
“Colossians chapter 1 verse 3: Paul writes, 'We always thank God... I thank God for you continuously when I remember you.'”
A sermon on Colossians emphasizing that the church’s faith and love are rooted in a living hope stored in heaven. The preacher urges believers to anchor faith in the person of Christ, let hope shape choices and stewardship, and demonstrate sacrificial love as the hallmark of discipleship while celebrating the gospel’s saving and spreading power.
““I my heart is filled with thankfulness when I remember the church at Colossae, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus; Epaphras has told me.””
A sermon on Colossians emphasizing that the church’s faith and love are rooted in a living hope stored in heaven. The preacher urges believers to anchor faith in the person of Christ, let hope shape choices and stewardship, and demonstrate sacrificial love as the hallmark of discipleship while celebrating the gospel’s saving and spreading power.
“The faith and the love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel.”
A Colossians-centered Sunday message emphasizing faith anchored in Jesus Christ, Christlike love for God’s people, and a living hope stored in heaven that fuels faithful living, sacrificial stewardship, missions, worship, and evangelism. The sermon calls the church to thanksgiving, practical obedience, and loving the unlovable as evidence of true discipleship.
“The gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world (the gospel came to you with power and is producing fruit).”
A sermon on Colossians emphasizing that the church’s faith and love are rooted in a living hope stored in heaven. The preacher urges believers to anchor faith in the person of Christ, let hope shape choices and stewardship, and demonstrate sacrificial love as the hallmark of discipleship while celebrating the gospel’s saving and spreading power.
““I do not cease to pray for you... that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will... being strengthened with might according to his glorious power for all patience and long suffering with joy, giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance in the light.””
A sermon on Mark 4 emphasizing kingdom principles: the parable of the sower and the seed that grows. The pastor teaches that the 'seed' is the Word/what we say — spoken faith and repeated confession plant truth in the heart, producing spiritual fruit. He applies the parable to hearing rightly, guarding against cares and love of money, evangelism, stewardship, healing, family life, and practical kingdom living.
“Paul says in Colossians 1 that we have been rescued out of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of Christ.”
A Bible-study sermon on Matthew 13 that contrasts the 'seed of the Savior' (the incorruptible Word and true children of the kingdom) with the 'seed of the Satan' (counterfeit, confusing religion). The preacher warns of Lucifer's tactic to commingle false teachings among true believers, urges careful study of Scripture, and issues a call to genuine conversion and baptism.
““He has delivered us from the dominion of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved son.””
Ken Furlough preaches from Mark 5 showing that Jesus brings deliverance and then sends the delivered as messengers; the sermon includes multiple personal testimonies and a call for believers to share their transformed lives as seeds of the gospel.
“We have been delivered from the power of darkness. We have been translated into the kingdom of His dear Son.”
An encouraging sermon calling believers to lift their eyes, maintain a faith-shaped mentality, speak God’s promises aloud, and expect a divine turnaround in every stalled or defeated area of life.
“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son.”
Pastors Josh, Paul, and Carlos discuss whether "generational curses" are biblical, distinguishing between punitive consequences, generational influences/strongholds, and the Christian's standing in Christ. They also define types of "possession," explain how believers can be oppressed but not owned by demons, and offer pastoral counsel for breaking family patterns through discipleship, prayer, and personal responsibility.
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves; in whom we have redemption and forgiveness of sins, and who is the image of the invisible God.”
Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Christmas message centered on restoration through Jesus, describing three defining miracles—the incarnation (God becoming human), the miracles of Jesus' ministry, and the gospel of salvation. He emphasizes grace, surrender, and that Jesus continues to bring healing and restoration today, includes personal testimonies from congregants, leads a call to repentance and faith, and closes with communion, candle lighting, and a community-centered tradition.
“I have redemption... Through his blood. The forgiveness of our trespasses.”
A worshipful Sunday message on redemption and freedom through Christ’s ransom—Jesus’ blood brings forgiveness, deliverance and a restored standing before God—calling listeners to trust Scripture, live in faith and respond in praise and obedience.
“Jesus Christ, our Savior, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the church.”
The preacher connects the feeding of the 5,000 to John the Baptist’s beheading to show that Jesus transforms grief and evil into compassion, modeling non‑violent, generous leadership and calling listeners to practical acts of mercy.
“Through Jesus Christ, our Savior, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the church, and the author of our salvation.”
A sermon centered on the transforming power of God's Word—illustrated by Isaiah, Romans, and the Parable of the Sower—framing baptism as a Spirit-empowered commissioning to resist complacency, pursue justice, and bear fruit in a broken world.
“Jesus Christ, our Savior, the firstborn of all creation.”
A sermon reflecting on Jesus’ parables (mustard seed, yeast, hidden treasure, pearl, and the net) and Paul’s assurance that nothing can separate us from God’s love, calling listeners to patient, active discipleship that both waits for and works toward the Kingdom—marked by mercy, justice, generosity, and the proclamation of the Gospel.
“through Jesus Christ, our Savior, the firstborn of all creation”
A sermon on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds calling believers to faithful, patient ministry in the 'between time' — to persist in compassion, justice, and service rather than rushing to condemn or 'uproot' others.
“Through Jesus Christ, our Savior, the firstborn of all creation.”
A sermon centered on the transforming power of God's Word—illustrated by Isaiah, Romans, and the Parable of the Sower—framing baptism as a Spirit-empowered commissioning to resist complacency, pursue justice, and bear fruit in a broken world.
“He himself is the image of the invisible God”
Pastors unpack the Christmas narratives to show Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (the second Adam, the Word made flesh, Prince of Peace), explain differences in Matthew and Luke's genealogies, and apply those truths to contemporary debates about immigration — arguing Jesus was not an “illegal immigrant,” urging Christians to love people while respecting lawful roles of the state, and encouraging faithful, compassionate discipleship at Christmas.
Showing the 4 most recent — 1 more sermon in church libraries reference this verse.
“Christ is "the visible image of the invisible God," existed before everything, and "reigns over all creation."”
Elder Jonathan Banks teaches on the 'unstoppable kingdom' of God, using the Lord's Prayer as a framework to explain kinship with God, kingdom authority, and practical kingdom living. He emphasizes God's immutability—creator, provider, sustainer, perfecter—and the secret that believers are included as joint heirs and co-workers in God's redeeming plan.
“Go with me through your Bibles to Colossians 1:16 (NKJV) — I'll be reading this to help us understand the two arenas.”
A practical sermon teaching that faith is the mechanism by which believers receive blessings already provided in the spiritual realm. The speakers explain the 'two arenas' (physical and spiritual), contrast God's grace with our faith-response, encourage confession, giving in expectancy, and claim healing, prosperity, and salvation as present realities to be received by faith.
“for by him all things were created ... all things were created through him and for him”
A practical sermon teaching that God has already provided blessings in the unseen (spiritual) realm and that faith — not frantic effort — is the key to receiving them. The speaker explains the ‘two arenas’ (spiritual and physical), warns against ignorance and spiritual attack, and urges listeners to receive through faith, confession, and resisting the enemy.
“As he'll tell the Colossians, you are made by God and for God.”
Using Acts 17 (Paul at Mars Hill) the sermon contrasts contemporary fractured spiritual curiosity with the gospel, showing how Paul reasoned with skeptics through five movements (the 'unknown god', Creator, providence, revelation in Christ, and judgment/resurrection) and urging Christians to engage intellectually and graciously with seekers rather than rage or idolize success.
“For by him all things were created in heaven and on earth... He is before all things and in him all things hold together.”
Raegan Griffith preaches on freedom from anxiety using Matthew 6 and Philippians 4. She defines anxiety, diagnoses how it becomes entrenched (neural pathways and cultural normalization), explains three lies anxiety tells (about God's power, our identity, and our purpose), and gives two biblical tools for freedom: meditate on truth and practice prayer with thanksgiving. She affirms the role of therapy and medication as God‑used tools and issues a pastoral invitation to bring anxieties to God.
“According to the scripture, Colossians chapter 1:17, he sustains all things.”
A Sunday service focused on God's grace: the preacher taught that every believer has received a personally apportioned measure of grace that empowers gifts for service, builds unity, and matures the church. The message included practical applications—use your gifts, serve joyfully, sign up for ministry, join evangelism training (Operation Andrew), and respond to God's invitation to receive renewed grace—alongside worship, communion, prayer, and ministry announcements.
“He was the one that holds all things together; it was Christ who was at the center of everything.”
A Sunday service focused on church unity and spiritual health—encouraging believers to be centered on Christ, pursue maturity through fellowship, prayer and generosity, and allow the Holy Spirit to work signs, wonders and transformation in the community. Practical announcements and an altar call for healing, baptism and prayer concluded the service.
“He is the head of the body, the church.”
A teaching and corporate prayer service emphasizing the power of united, sustained intercession—how corporate prayer differs from private prayer, creates spiritual synergy, and accelerates breakthrough—along with ministry announcements and calls to give and volunteer.
“Him being the firstborn from the dead”
Pastor Jim Luisi preaches on Pentecost, emphasizing the Spirit's gift of adoption (Abba Father), God's intentional orchestration of events in believers' lives, and a call to expect transformational freedom and advance in faith through prayer, worship, and proclamation.
“Reference to Colossians: 'Christ is the fullness of deity; the word there is pleroma.'”
Pastors Josh, Paul, and Carlos discuss whether "generational curses" are biblical, distinguishing between punitive consequences, generational influences/strongholds, and the Christian's standing in Christ. They also define types of "possession," explain how believers can be oppressed but not owned by demons, and offer pastoral counsel for breaking family patterns through discipleship, prayer, and personal responsibility.
““The riches of the glory of the mystery that has been revealed, which is Christ in them (Christ in you, the hope of glory).””
A sermon on Mark 4 emphasizing kingdom principles: the parable of the sower and the seed that grows. The pastor teaches that the 'seed' is the Word/what we say — spoken faith and repeated confession plant truth in the heart, producing spiritual fruit. He applies the parable to hearing rightly, guarding against cares and love of money, evangelism, stewardship, healing, family life, and practical kingdom living.
“To them, God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Pastor Jim preaches about hope as a present reality—Christ in us that enables believers to 'radiate' hope—calling the congregation to receive formation (not just fixes), stand on the foundation of the church, and agree in prayer and prophetic declaration for renewal, restoration, and spiritual outpouring.
“Because Christ, the hope of glory, is on the inside of me.”
A two-part Independence Day message that reframes national freedom around Christian dependence on Christ: true liberty is realized through forgiveness. Using Joseph's story, Eric Acevedo shows how releasing bitterness leads to reconciliation and restored identity; Pastor Ellen emphasizes Christ's finished work, Amazing Grace, and the Holy Spirit empowering believers to live out freedom, transform culture, and pursue evangelism.
“Christ in you is the hope of glory.”
Rev. Fitzgerald preaches from Numbers 14 about Moses' intercession, emphasizing that everyone 'stands in the need of prayer.' He urges believers to pray for God's glory and mercy, to remain dependent, thankful, and content, to confess sin daily, and to rely on Christ as the ultimate mediator.
“Christ in you the hope of glory.”
A Deeper Church LA Sunday service combining high-energy worship, testimonies, announcements (baby dedications and baptism), and a sermon from 2 Kings 7:3–8 calling listeners to move from waiting into kingdom authority—step out in faith to receive supernatural support, removal of resistance, refreshing, and provision.
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“Colossians 1:28 — 'We proclaim. Warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom that we may present everyone mature in Christ.'”
Pastor Lonnell Williams preaches on Acts 2:37-41 (Pentecost), emphasizing that the Spirit’s convicting word calls for genuine repentance, baptism, and reception of the Holy Spirit. He warns against superficial religion and diluted preaching, stresses the gospel’s reach to children and the far off, and issues a clear call to decisive response and generational change.
“We proclaim him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom that we may present everyone mature in Christ; for this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.”
Dustan Bell argues that God’s promises require human response: our faith and obedience determine how much of God’s blessing and advance we experience. Using Elisha and King Joash (2 Kings) and other biblical and real-life examples, he calls believers to be audacious, proactive and persevering.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.