16 sermons preach from Colossians 3 — 15 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.”
“set our minds upon the things above and not the things that are beneath”
A Sunday worship message celebrating the Christian freedom won by Christ — emphasizing faith alone, Christ alone, and resisting legalism — with calls to practical discipleship, communion, giving, and community engagement.
“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.”
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.
“put off the old man with his vanity (put off the old man).”
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.
“There is no distinction with God between a Gentile or a Greek... but Christ is all and in all.”
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.
“Let us endeavor to make Jesus be our all and in all.”
A lively Christmas presentation and worship service featuring a multi-act nativity play (Acts 1–4), congregational singing, greetings from Mount Vernon, pastoral exhortation on personal relationship with God and church unity, an offering, and fellowship refreshments.
“And finally, I'm chosen of God. We're holy and dearly loved.”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that our identity is rooted in God’s redemptive work and calls Christians to embrace the implications of being redeemed: humility, ongoing transformation, righteous living, freedom from condemnation, heavenly citizenship, and awareness of spiritual opposition.
“I am chosen of God, holy and dearly loved.”
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 tells us that we are God's holy people, holy, chosen and dearly loved.”
Jon Tyson preaches from Galatians 5:1, 13–15 that Christ calls believers to a gospel freedom that frees from condemnation and legalism and frees us to become who God made us to be — a freedom expressed by humble service to others and lived out by walking in the Spirit within Christian community.
“Forgive one another as you have forgiven us (paraphrase of forgiving as the Lord forgave you).”
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.
“Rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
Jon Tyson preaches from Galatians 5:1, 13–15 that Christ calls believers to a gospel freedom that frees from condemnation and legalism and frees us to become who God made us to be — a freedom expressed by humble service to others and lived out by walking in the Spirit within Christian community.
“In Colossians chapter 3 and verse 14 Paul referred to love as a bond.”
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.
“"Let the word of Christ dwell in you...Richly."; teaching and admonishing one another.”
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.”
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.
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…
Read the full text“Children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing to the Lord.”
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.
“"Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged." (Colossians 3:21 paraphrase/quote)”
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.
““Whatever you do… with your whole heart” (quoted/paraphrased from Colossians 3:23).”
A sermon on 'Finishing Strong' that uses Joseph's story (Genesis 37–50) to teach how prophetic dreams, perseverance through pits and betrayal, faithful excellence in limitation, and intentional preparation lead to finishing well and entering God’s promised destiny.
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.