Sermons on Colossians
The Ministry of Christ
In Colossians 4:7-18, the apostle Paul concludes his letter with pastoral instructions. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches the ministry of Christ communicated to His church, shared among His laborers, extended through His churches, and sustained by His grace.
The Obedience to Christ
In Colossians 3:18-4:6, the apostle Paul presents practical lessons for living the Christian life with an emphasis on obedience, prayer, and evangelism. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches active submission, continual prayer, and consistent witnessing.
The New Life in Christ: Putting on the New Man
In Colossians 3:8-17, the apostle Paul calls those raised with Christ to turn from their sinful ways and to imitate Christ. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches putting off hateful things and putting on loving things.
The New Life in Christ: Seeking the Things Above
In Colossians 3:1-7, the apostle Paul describes the new life in Christ and asks believers if they are seeking the things above where Christ rules. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches minding the heavenly things and mortifying the fleshly things.
Guarding Your Freedom in Christ
In Colossians 2:16–23, the apostle Paul calls believers to live in the light of Christ instead of the shadows of the past or self-made religions. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches reject the religious systems that replace Christ and refuse to return to what you died to.
Complete in Christ
In Colossians 2:10–15, the apostle Paul teaches believers they are complete in Christ, their sins are forgiven, and they share in Christ’s victory on the cross. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches believers are united with Christ in death and resurrection and they are freed and victorious through the cross.
Guarding Your Beginning in Christ
In Colossians 2:4–9, the apostle directs the church to remain faithful to the true gospel message. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches continue in Christ as received and resist teachings that rival Christ.
Paul’s Labor for Christ Formed in the Saints
In Colossians 1:24–2:3, the apostle provides assurance to the young church by emphasizing Christ dwelling within us. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches ministering for Christlike growth and striving for gospel assurance.
The Supremacy of Christ
Colossians 1:12-23 proclaims the supremacy of Christ and describes His work of reconciliation so we can appear blameless before God. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches deliverance by the Father in Christ, Christ supreme over all things, and reconciliation with the Father through Christ.
Paul’s Prayer for Christ Formed in the Saints
In Colossians 1:3-11, the apostle Paul gives thanks for the Colossian believers and prays for them to gain spiritual wisdom, bear fruit, and live worthy lives. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches thanksgiving for gospel fruit and interceding for Christ-like growth. “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord,…