Go, for example, into many of the farms round here, and notice the fire-dogs that stand in the yawning chimney: how they are wrought at the sides into those most blessed of all letters, the I.H.C., by which our dear Lord is set forth. Without Him we can do nothing, with Him every thing (1 Corinthians 15:10).4. (2) Some religious people, like the former, strain the Bible to its literal meaning, and then require that meaning in full, and thus lead to the same point, and encourage indolence and unbelief. Observe the extent of this saying. Some Christians have a very small Saviour, for they are not willing to receive Him fully, and let Him do great and mighty things for them. 1. 16 Let the Word. Some men make Him to be "a root out of a dry ground," "without form or comeliness." It is a privilege to have peace, but it would appear Frederick W. RobertsonSermons Preached at Brighton, Christ is AllObserve in this chapter that he begins by reminding the saints of their having risen with Christ. Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. How, then, can they be done? 11 In Christ there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and . That is no religion which we cannot carry with us wherever we go; into our pleasures and sorrows, our business and closets.(J. Whatever mystery a man makes of his object in life, spectators generally arrive at correct conclusions.2. We can glorify God by honoring God in how we speak and live. At the, Colossians 3:4.--Christ who is our life. Do them as thou wouldest if thou sawest God by thee, with prayer that they may be done aright. It were well for the Church and the world if we recognized more clearly this breadth of Christian duty. i. Revival is when we can say "yes" at any moment of the day. 3 For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God. THE TEXT IS A REMEDY FOR UNREALITY IN RELIGION.1. We must be supposed to be in Christ first (John 15:4-5).2. The angry, sinful word again and again escapes, and the thought of God at best but follows it.II. THE TEXT IS A REMEDY FOR UNREALITY IN RELIGION.1. act what we know in our souls, that we can do nothing good without God. Does it not give strength to self-denial to take up our cross after Jesus? Are they evermore in his view and present to his thoughts? "If Ye Then be Risen" (Col. Iii. 2 Tim. Here is the sum of religion. They can tell, and others can tell, how many souls they bring to Christ. Westminster Abbey. The impiety of those who invoke Christ's name on their wicked courses.3. How many, if they pray at all, hope to do right and escape flagrant wrong almost through the intention of doing or not doing, and think that if they call upon God in some general way things will not be much amiss with them.3. Neale.Those old saints of the Middle Ages, how dearly they loved to set the name of Jesus forth everywhere, by all means, in every curious work of art not merely of Church art, mind you, but of household and domestic furniture. A. II. impart sweetness to teaching children that in them we receive Jesus? The faithful neither rejoice, nor speak, nor act, but in the name of God but here it is required that our whole life be referred to the name of Christ. 8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 whom withstand stedfast Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. One or two of the world's heroes and sages have won wide admiration and respect, but who has laid his hand on so many hearts and touched for good so many lives? There can be no duty except where there is a matter of obedience; and it might seem to us that peace is a something over which we have no power. So the apostle means (a)That we refer all to His glory. The letter of your Holiness, which we received at the hands of the bearer of these presents, so expressed priestly moderation as to soothe us, in a manner, with the bodily presence of its author. To walk in the religion of the Lord Jesus (Micah 4:5; 2 Timothy 2:19; Matthew 10:22; Luke 21:17; Revelation 2:3, 13).7. What people hate is being in earnest at all, and so they do not wish to pray for the grace of God lest they should have to be at the pains of using it. It is well, as people's devotions now are, if Christians really prayed to God to carry them through the trials of the day, as really believing that for this they needed the special help of God. 4. (5) There are certain solemn times when this great motive is and must be expressly recognized; but when the whole man is possessed with the love of Christ, the whole ordinary being follows the direction of the central impulse. By this(1) Paul banishes, from our mind all unfruitful works of darkness, it being evident that we can do nothing that is opposed to His will. THIS DISTINCTION IS RADICALLY IRRELIGIOUS, Implies that all things are not of God. The merest crystal fragment, that has been flung out into the field and trampled on the ground, shines like a diamond when sunbeams stoop to kiss it. In Jesus we have not a man dead long ago, but a living Saviour and King ever near us, bearing the one name by which we may be saved. Wilkinson, D. D.)Doing all to the Lord JesusE B. Pusey, D. D.All have felt at times a painful void after absorption in active duty. It is not egoistic to say so, for filling to overflowing is utterly and completely God's work--it is all of grace. We must live in close communion with Jesus in the use of all His ordinances (Zechariah 4:12).4. Colossians 3:17 Sermons: Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him. Clergymen, but not men of other professions and employments. All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary RoadWhat have I to do with Idols?MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. (4) Now suppose a man embrace Jesus as his Saviour let Christ's love become the acknowledged fact of His life, then it will become a constraining motive, and will not be contented with influencing some of his faculties, employing some of his time; from the nature of things it must have all Christ is mine, and I am His, and whatever I do, spiritual or secular, business or recreation, I must do all in His name. On the contrary, great love shows itself most in little acts. There has been nothing sinful, on the contrary the work, it may be, has been sacred, undertaken with prayer, and been for the good of man and the glory of God, and yet there is no satisfaction.I. (2) Is it not an outrage to require that saints should share this honour with Christ as Rome does? It says not, "Give your bodies to be burned for the glory of God," but, "Whether ye eat or drink," etc.2. the best one has been left for you." 3). But it is necessary that we have this deposition so formed in our hearts, that when circumstances allow us to think of Christ our souls may lean that way as being habituated to it.II. (b)That we act according to His will. (2) The facts implied in the name, "The Lord Jesus," rest upon evidence as strong as can possibly be alleged for anything. He shows where we should seek Christ.5. 5. (2) The facts implied in the name, "The Lord Jesus," rest upon evidence as strong as can possibly be alleged for anything. Colossians 3:4.--Christ who is our life. But our Lord, being God, became man, bore our sins and carried our sorrows, grew up through our life, and tasted death for every man. If the Colossians are genuinely in Christ, they are to "seek the things that are above" and set their minds on things above .. When He had done that upon earth, He went to heaven, that He might do more than show us, might give us, and live in us that life of trust. If we would know what Christ wants to be to us, we Dwight L. MoodyThe Way to God and How to Find ItBut, after that He had Made Mention of These Evils30. We cannot expect God's blessing on anything not done in Christ's name.(H. Where, then, is there any room for dependence on God even with prayer for protection and blessing, since the feeling assumes that they will be granted without any prayer at all.2. But it is necessary that we have this deposition so formed in our hearts, that when circumstances allow us to think of Christ our souls may lean that way as being habituated to it.II. Nothing seemed to be able to draw Ephraim's heart away from the idols. But what is it, that it is not enough for him to say, "Do ye put down all," but that he added the conjunction and said, "ye also?" Their labor seems to crystallize and become its own memorial. The letter of your Holiness, which we received at the hands of the bearer of these presents, so expressed priestly moderation as to soothe us, in a manner, with the bodily presence of its author. 3). Others again seem to blend so wholly with other workers that their own individuality can scarcely be traced. Text: Colossians 3, 1-7. He is nothing to them; they do not want Him. Nothing so mean that it was thought unworthy of this monogram; nothing so glorious that it was considered unfit to have that excelling glory added thereto. It is as we Andrew MurrayThe Master's IndwellingMeditations of the Misery of a Man not Reconciled to God in Christ. Be their case John Brown (of Wamphray)Christ The Way, The Truth, and The LifeCups Running OverBrokenness, however, is but the beginning of Revival. (2) Our thanks cannot be grateful to the Father except addressed and presented by Christ. 5 Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, passion, Martin LutherEpistle Sermons, Vol. Remember these things: The late, great Sunday School teacher . MY devout hearers! But whatever it be, reality is its necessary condition. Mallock.Religion is one of the colours of life which mingles most intimately with all the other colours of the palette. II, Risen with Christ'If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. It must therefore be concluded that He is not a creature, but very God. (1) There is a wide difference between persons who pursue objects which only appear real to them, and those whose objects are absolutely real. Art, science, politics, business, everyday duty, instead of being detached from religion, have such intimate relations with it that they are, or may be, and ought to be, themselves essentially religious. What a multitude of religions there is in this poor wicked world of ours! Thus, from what they look at and come in contact with, common things acquire uncommon glory.(T. 1 If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. It is not egoistic to say so, for filling to overflowing is utterly and completely God's work--it is all of grace. where shall I begin to describe thine endless misery, who art condemned as soon as conceived; and adjudged to eternal death, before thou wast born to a temporal life? impart sweetness to teaching children that in them we receive Jesus? 3). There they taught us the great lesson "Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus." (c)That we live in entire confidence in and dependence upon Him.4. 4. Thus, from what they look at and come in contact with, common things acquire uncommon glory.(T. How, then, can they be done? In the case of the former pursuit will lead away from, in the case of the latter it will lead to, the truth. The conceptions, affections, and resolutions of the soul refer to words and works as being the principles and motives of them. THE SACREDNESS OF COMMON LIFE AND LABOUR. Lesson 12: February 19, 2023-Clothed with Christ-Colossians 3:5-17 Gregory to Dominicus, Bishop of Carthage. He has consecrated what we call secular employments by Himself engaging in them. Text: Colossians 3, 1-7. "GIVING THANKS INTO GOD AND THE FATHER BY HIM." There is something in these words that might surprise us. 2. Therefore we must all honour the Son as the Father (John 5:23).3. For Charles KingsleyAll Saints' Day and Other SermonsMay 5. And so men satisfy themselves with being Christian hearers and heathen livers, without the least suspicion of inconsistency.3. There has been nothing sinful, on the contrary the work, it may be, has been sacred, undertaken with prayer, and been for the good of man and the glory of God, and yet there is no satisfaction.I. Has it these points? By this(1) Paul banishes, from our mind all unfruitful works of darkness, it being evident that we can do nothing that is opposed to His will. Neale. THIS DISTINCTION IS RADICALLY IRRELIGIOUS, Implies that all things are not of God. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyText: Colossians 3, 12-17. So the apostle means (a)That we refer all to His glory. God the Father is the proper object of gratitude as the first principle of action, though not to the exclusion of the Son and Spirit.3. Colossians. All we have to do is to present our empty, broken self Roy Hession and Revel HessionThe Calvary RoadWhat have I to do with Idols?MUCH is said in reproof of Ephraim by the prophet Hosea. (b) They are seldom loudly professed, so seldom that a man professing loudly a given motive arouses suspicion that he is acting on some other, and only using this as a blind. And the reply was, "The body of a common man, doing a common work, and for a common reward." (6) Such deep constraining motive is not usually displayed before men; but its existence is not easily concealed. Revival itself is being absolutely filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, and that is victorious living. Differently to be admonished are subjects and prelates: the former that subjection crush them not, the latter that superior place elate them not: the former that they fail not to fulfil what is commanded them, the latter that they command not more to be fulfilled than is just: the former that they submit humbly, the latter that they preside temperately. Differently to be admonished are subjects and prelates: the former that subjection crush them not, the latter that superior place elate them not: the former that they fail not to fulfil what is commanded them, the latter that they command not more to be fulfilled than is just: the former that they submit humbly, the latter that they preside temperately. The church is full of half dead people who have been trying, like poor Nero, to slay themselves for years, and have not had the courage to strike the fatal blow. (2) Observe how such motives act. Owing to this enormous abuses have sprung up under the shadow of the Church. They admire the gospel, but never think of realizing it. Take a man whose motives is the advancement of himself or his family. That is what the priest will invoke for you all, when you leave this abbey. November 8, 1874. Mere precepts cannot touch us at all points, or constrain us to do all things in a teacher's name. A beginning indeed, I find, but no end of thy miseries. Therefore we must all honour the Son as the Father (John 5:23).3. And so men satisfy themselves with being Christian hearers and heathen livers, without the least suspicion of inconsistency.3. Pure religion is when the sense of God's love, of the vastness of His claims, of the breadth of His commandments, so works through the life as to make it one organic whole, and when the poor unworthy distinction of secular and sacred is forgotten; when what is most religious is most human, and what is commonest is ennobled and justified by the grace which flows from "Christ our Life."(J. Not if our Lord be a mere teacher. to put off the old self, and put on Christ; May 5. It is that which lends them their appearance of depth, and the best of their brilliance. The letter of your Holiness, which we received at the hands of the bearer of these presents, so expressed priestly moderation as to soothe us, in a manner, with the bodily presence of its author. (b) Being referred to the glory of God, from indifferent they become holy and acceptable to God.3. So they are ready to think that they cannot help themselves, that they must fall into sins of infirmity, and thus they cast their faults on God, or they look upon them as no great faults at all, and so they act as though they could not sin. (b) They are seldom loudly professed, so seldom that a man professing loudly a given motive arouses suspicion that he is acting on some other, and only using this as a blind. While there are many falsehoods, Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 61: 1915Some General Uses. He exhorts to holiness;10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ;12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties.Dictionary of Bible ThemesColossians 3:171512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809richesColossians 3:1-173254Holy Spirit, fruit ofColossians 3:12-177125elect, theColossians 3:15-176746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulnessColossians 3:16-173218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methodsLibraryThe Peace of GodBaltimore, U.S., 1874. A. What it is? He's a religious leader and should understand spiritual lessons but somehow . It is to them a mere night of stars to wonder and gaze at, not a sun to light them to their daily work, and warm their hearts with love. IIRisen with Christ'If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. A. AugustineOn ContinenceEpistle xxxiii. Get our app to see bulletins, watch live video, give online, and more! However extraordinary and extravagant, it is in keeping with the whole spirit of Christianity. There has been nothing sinful, on the contrary the work, it may be, has been sacred, undertaken with prayer, and been for the good of man and the glory of God, and yet there is no satisfaction.I. (b) Being referred to the glory of God, from indifferent they become holy and acceptable to God.3. A large proportion of the infidelity of the working classes is due to this unreal teaching. He exhorts to holiness;10. to put off the old self, and put on Christ;12. exhorting to charity, humility, 18. and other duties.Dictionary of Bible ThemesColossians 3:171512Trinity, equality of2224Christ, the Lord5629work, ordained by God5636work, and rest5909motives, importance8223dedication8409decision-making, and providence8676thanksgiving8809richesColossians 3:1-173254Holy Spirit, fruit ofColossians 3:12-177125elect, theColossians 3:15-176746sanctification, means and results8352thankfulnessColossians 3:16-173218Holy Spirit, and praise5549speech, positive8666praise, manner and methodsLibraryThe Peace of GodBaltimore, U.S., 1874. (2) Some religious people, like the former, strain the Bible to its literal meaning, and then require that meaning in full, and thus lead to the same point, and encourage indolence and unbelief. If a man be a Christian, men will take knowledge of him that he has been with Jesus. These words may be taken as an independent precept (Ephesians 5:20) or a reason for the preceding rule, a title under which we ought to do all things in the name of Christ, so that our whole life may be an act of gratitude through Christ, which is to be preferred.1. If they indeed have risen with him, he argues that they should leave the grave of iniquity and the graveclothes of their sins behind, and act as those who are endowed with that superior life, which accounts sin to be death and corruption. (4) Now suppose a man embrace Jesus as his Saviour let Christ's love become the acknowledged fact of His life, then it will become a constraining motive, and will not be contented with influencing some of his faculties, employing some of his time; from the nature of things it must have all Christ is mine, and I am His, and whatever I do, spiritual or secular, business or recreation, I must do all in His name. What have we to know, but what God hath revealed of himself to us? 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