Sermons on Colossians
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,…
Living in the Reality of Christ
In Colossians 1:15–29, the apostle Paul proclaims several reasons for the preeminence of Christ. Dr. Michael Barrett preaches the imperial Christ is our confidence, the incarnate Christ is our peace, the indwelling Christ is our hope. “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible…
Colossians: Maturity in Christ
With Colossians 1:24-29, we continue our study of Bible books. In the book of Colossians, Paul urges the believers to fix their eyes on Jesus Christ, to put sin to death through the power of Christ, and to put on the compassion and righteousness of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the problem of self-made religion, Paul’s prayer…