Sermons on Colossians 3

21 sermons preach from Colossians 320 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.

Colossians tells us that we are God's holy people, holy, chosen and dearly loved.
Colossians 3:12 · as preached in “FREED | The Call to Freedom - Jon Tyson” at Church of the City New York

Colossians 3:1-3

1 sermon

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ seated on the right hand of God. Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth; for ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

Sunday Worship Service

A Sunday worship service combining extended prayer and praise, pastoral teaching concluding the church's doctrinal series on final realities (judgment, the new creation, and hell), a call to urgent repentance and wholehearted devotion illustrated by the story of Lot's wife, and practical announcements about church programs and fellowship events.

Colossians 3:1-4

1 sermon

Since then ye have been raised with Christ... Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God; when Christ, who is your life, appears, you also will appear with him in glory.

East Region Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 07•26•2026

A Sunday service focused on trusting God and adopting the mind of Christ — moving from intellectual belief to active trust, dying to sin, choosing others above self, and intentionally renewing the mind. The service also included testimony on vulnerability and healing, practical teaching on stewardship/giving, corporate worship, prayer, and communion.

Colossians 3:1-2

1 sermon

Colossians 3:2

1 sermon

Colossians 3:5-6

1 sermon

Put to death whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed which is idolatry; because of these the wrath of God is coming.

East Region Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 07•26•2026

A Sunday service focused on trusting God and adopting the mind of Christ — moving from intellectual belief to active trust, dying to sin, choosing others above self, and intentionally renewing the mind. The service also included testimony on vulnerability and healing, practical teaching on stewardship/giving, corporate worship, prayer, and communion.

Colossians 3:5

1 sermon

Putting sin to death — sexual immorality, impurity, and idolatry (covetousness) are mentioned as sins to be killed.

East Region Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 07•26•2026

A Sunday service focused on trusting God and adopting the mind of Christ — moving from intellectual belief to active trust, dying to sin, choosing others above self, and intentionally renewing the mind. The service also included testimony on vulnerability and healing, practical teaching on stewardship/giving, corporate worship, prayer, and communion.

Colossians 3:5-8

1 sermon

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, covetousness... anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.

Should Christians Drink ALCOHOL? (What the Bible REALLY Says) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

A pastoral conversation distinguishing biblical commands from man-made rules and giving practical, Scripture-based guidance on alcohol, tattoos, and marijuana—emphasizing conscience, community impact, sobriety, and pursuing closeness to Jesus rather than merely testing boundaries.

Colossians 3:7-10

1 sermon

You used to walk in these ways... But now you must rid yourselves of anger, rage, malice, slander, filthy language, and do not lie since you have put off the old self and put on the new self.

East Region Sunday Worship Service LIVESTREAM | 07•26•2026

A Sunday service focused on trusting God and adopting the mind of Christ — moving from intellectual belief to active trust, dying to sin, choosing others above self, and intentionally renewing the mind. The service also included testimony on vulnerability and healing, practical teaching on stewardship/giving, corporate worship, prayer, and communion.

Colossians 3:9-10

1 sermon

put off the old man with his vanity (put off the old man).

Gospel Assembly Church - Sunday Worship Service 4/27/2025

A Sunday service sermon calling believers to a transformed, disciplined Christian life — a 'new walk' marked by repentance, holiness, and practical change of habits. The preacher urged the congregation to 'do your first work' (return to first love), put off the old sinful patterns, walk circumspectly, and live visibly as ambassadors for Christ. The service also included health updates, testimonies, baptisms, encouragements to care for one another, and corporate prayer for healing and restoration.

Colossians 3:11

2 sermons

There is no distinction with God between a Gentile or a Greek... but Christ is all and in all.

Forgetting | Pastor Steve Wilburn | Luke 17 | Core Church LA

Pastor Steve Wilburn preaches from Luke 17 (the ten lepers) under the theme "Forgetting," emphasizing crying for mercy, returning to thank God, and Jesus' wonder that only one returned. He connects the passage to Thanksgiving, urging gratefulness, obedience, seizing gospel opportunities, repentance, and a reverent approach to communion.

Colossians 3:12

3 sermons

I am chosen of God, holy and dearly loved.

Identity & Freedom | Pastor Allen Jackson

Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that true identity and freedom are found in Jesus and rooted in Scripture. He critiques cultural identity trends, urges believers to allow the Word to discern spirit and soul, calls for authentic conversion (acknowledging Christ as Lord), and outlines the privileges and responsibilities of being in Christ — including sanctification, bold cultural engagement, and living as God’s workmanship empowered by grace.

Colossians 3:13

2 sermons

Forgive one another as you have forgiven us (paraphrase of forgiving as the Lord forgave you).

Live Sunday Worship Service 5.3.2026

A Sunday service focused on the Great Commission and becoming a healthier church: worship and communion, a reminder to give as worship, then a sermon on Matthew 28 emphasizing the summons to return to Jesus, the declaration that Christ has all authority, and the commission to make disciples—baptize and teach obedience—followed by practical application: discipleship is lifelong, church health depends on loving God and people, expect persecution, rely on the Holy Spirit, and commit to partnership with God in evangelism and local mission.

Colossians 3:14

1 sermon

In Colossians chapter 3 and verse 14 Paul referred to love as a bond.

GAC Annual Convocation 2012 | Thursday, October 11, 2012 | Day Session - Bible Teaching |

A Bible teaching on the theme “The Church, Glorious and Triumphant” defining the church as the called-out assembly built on the confession of Christ, explaining what makes the church glorious (the glory of Christ, equality, and a bond of love) and stressing practical outworkings: genuine fellowship, baptism of the Holy Ghost, nurturing new converts, and growth in love and holiness.

Colossians 3:16-17

1 sermon

Teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and in spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. And whatsoever you do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

What Ministry & Worship Excellence is All About - Colossians 3:16-17

A practical message on ministry and worship excellence: let Scripture shape church life, let Christlike character shape conduct, and let grace fuel genuine, unified worship and service rather than performance or preference-driven division.

Colossians 3:16

3 sermons

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you...Richly."; teaching and admonishing one another.

How to Study the Bible | Session 1 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing.

How to Study the Bible | Session 2 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, pastor-tested tools for studying the Bible, emphasizing Christ-centered reading (types & shadows and allusions), disciplined use of resources (commentaries, concordances, quality books), the role of community, and spiritual practices like memorization while warning against forced interpretations and overreliance on AI.

Colossians 3:17

1 sermon

"Whatsoever you do, in word or in deed... do it all in the name of Jesus."

Sunday Morning Worship May 28, 2023 - Pastor James & Tiffaney Edwards

Pastor James and Tiffaney Edwards teach on shifting from striving to being — moving from doing to identity in Christ — explaining how true faith shapes character, avoids self-righteousness, and endures disappointment. They call the church to unity for a $450,000 building build-out, encourage sacrificial giving and long-term perseverance in faith, and offer practical next steps (altar call, eChurch connection, Wednesday culture class).

Colossians 3:20

2 sermons

John Wesley

"Children, obey your parents in all things." Col. 3:20 1. It has been a subject of controversy for many years, whether there are any innate principles in the mind of man. But it is allowed on all hands, if there be any practical principles naturally Unplanted…

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Children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing to the Lord.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.

Colossians 3:21

1 sermon

"Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged." (Colossians 3:21 paraphrase/quote)

Digging Deep - Midweek Service

A midweek service focused on fatherhood using the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach about a father's heart: unconditional love and welcome, balanced discipline, provision, role-modelling, communication, and the church's call to celebrate and restore those who return.

Colossians 3:23

1 sermon

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.