Bible Text: Colossians 1:1ff | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE __________________________ OF CHRIST (1:15-20; 2:2-3, 9-10). 1) Christ is our glorious Creator and Redeemer God (1:15-20;…
Bible Text: Colossians 4:15-18 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro A. GREETINGS TO THE LAODICEANS 1) Special greetings from Paul to the brethren in Laodicea…
Bible Text: Colossians 4:12-14 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro I. EPAPHRAS – THE PRAYER LABORER (vv. 12-13). A. Native of Colossae, “who is one of your…
Bible Text: Colossians 4:10-11 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro ARISTARCHUS, FELLOW PRISONER (v. 10). 1) From Thessalonica (Acts 20:4). Persecuted for his faith (Acts…
Bible Text: Colossians 4:7-9 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro TYCHICUS - THE MAILMAN (4:7-8). 1) He is from Asia (Acts 20:4). 2) Apostolic…
Bible Text: Colossians 4:5-6 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro A. PAUL THE EVANGELIST 1) Paul has a huge heart for evangelism. 2) Who is Paul…
Bible Text: Colossians 4:2-4 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro I. BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER a. Prayer b. “be devoted” – c. How to do it? II.…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:22 – 4:1 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro How do we deal with such a passage as this? Interpretation – Principle –…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:21 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FATHER FATHERS WHO FAIL 1) The D …
Bible Text: Colossians 3:20 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro CHILDREN, BE OBEDIENT TO YOUR PARENTS. Why this instruction? Prov. 22:15 Foolishness is…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:19 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE MODEL OF THIS LOVE - Imitating Christ’s love for the Church. 1) A selective…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:19 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro In context, Paul has been teaching about how God’s grace has turned us into a new man,…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:18 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE DUTY OF GODLY WIVES Rules of Engagement - Submission a dirty word?…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:17 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE EXTENT OF THE COMMAND. 1) “Whatever you do . . . do it all.”…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:16 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE WORD OF CHRIST (v. 16). What is “the word of Christ”? How…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:15 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE PEACE OF CHRIST (v. 15). Peace occurs about 360 times in the…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:12-14 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE CHARACTER OF THE SAINTS (v. 12a). Chosen - Holy - …
Bible Text: Colossians 3:9-11 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro WHY IS THE WORD "MAN" SO IMPORTANT? THE MEANING OF OLD MAN, NEW MAN. 1) The Old…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:5-9 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE PRINCIPLE OF SPIRITUAL SUICIDE (3:5-7). Is there inconsistency with Paul? What is spiritual suicide? 1)…
Bible Text: Colossians 3:1-4 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro THE BELIEVER'S REALITY (3:1). The meaning of "raised up with Christ": 1) Our spiritual position. 2)…
Bible Text: Colossians 2:20-23 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BELIEVER (v. 20a). The "If" assumes the statement to be true, thus "since".…
Bible Text: Colossians 2:18-19 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro BEWARE OF MYSTICISM (2:18-19). The exhortation against mysticism (18). "Defraud" - The elements of mysticism (18): 1)…
Bible Text: Colossians 2:16-17 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro BEWARE OF LEGALISM (2:16-17). Definition of legalism - Legalism is an attempt to make oneself righteous by keeping…
Bible Text: Colossians 2:11-15 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro CIRCUMCISION -The Defeat of the Flesh(v. 11). A spiritual circumcision. Removed the body of the…
Bible Text: Colossians 2:8-10 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro DON'T BE TAKEN CAPTIVE (v. 8). The enemy. 1) Philosophy. 2) Empty deception. 3) The source…
Bible Text: Colossians 2:4-7 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro OUR WALK IN CHRIST (v. 6). When we came to faith in Christ, we received Him as…
Bible Text: Colossians 2:1-5 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro Paul's struggle - their encouragement - assurance - true knowledge PAUL'S STRUGGLE (v. 1). In the past.…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:28-29 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2008, Colossians Intro PAUL'S MINISTRY (v. 28). 1) Proclaim - 2) Admonish - 3) Teach - "in all wisdom" -…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:25-27 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:25-27 Paul's Stewardship: A Mystery Solved Intro A. PAUL’S STEWARDSHIP (vv. 25-27). 1) His stewardship was from…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:24 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:24 Rejoicing in Suffering Intro Paul’s suffering, 1:24 Paul’s stewardship, 1:25-27 Paul’s striving, 1:28-2:5 A. PAUL’S SUFFERING…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:23 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:23 Assurance of Salvation Intro I. THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR ASSURANCE OF SALVATION. A. The witness of…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:20-23 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:20-23 Reconciled Through His Blood Intro I. THE DEFINITION OF RECONCILIATION (v. 20). A. Peace. make ______________…
Bible Text: Col. 1:18-20 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:18-20 Christ: Lord over the Church Intro I. CHRIST: HEAD OF THE BODY (v. 18a). A. Christ…
Bible Text: Col. 1:15-17 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:15-17 Christ the Creator God Intro Knock, knock, knock . . . I. CHRIST IS THE FIRSTBORN…
Bible Text: Col. 1:15 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:15 Christ: the image of God Intro Col. 1:15-20 is one of the great Christological passages of…
Bible Text: Col. 1:12-14 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:12-14 Reasons for Joyful Thanksgiving Intro I. THE FATHER QUALIFIED US (v. 12). "qualified" - "inheritance" A.…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:9-12 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Colossians 1:9-12 Learning to Pray Like Paul Intro I. INITIAL OBSERVATIONS: A. For whom does Paul pray? B.…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:5-8 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:5-8 The Growth of Gospel Fruit Intro I. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL A. Hope (v. 5).…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:3-5 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians Col. 1:3-5 Principles of a Thankful Heart Intro I. THANKSGIVING IS A PRIORITY. A. The priority of giving…
Bible Text: Colossians 1:2 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians NOTE: AUDIO IMPROVES AFTER 1:20 INTO THE RECORDING Colossians 1:2 Saints and Faithful Brethren Intro WE ARE "SAINTS"? A.…
Bible Text: Colossians | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2007, Colossians COLOSSIANS - Intro Intro I. THE CITY OF COLOSSAE A. Tri-city area - Colossae, Laodicea, Hieropolis. Hierapolis - Laodicea…