Colossians 1

The King James Version, with what the brothers preached on each verse.

Colossians 1 read by Alexander Scourby, from his channel Scourby YouBible. It carries on into Colossians 2.

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¹Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

²To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

³We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

⁴Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

⁵For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;

⁶Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it , and knew the grace of God in truth:

2 sermons on Colossians 1:6

“Now, back to Colossians 1:6 again:”
Established in Present Day Truth ( 0270A)Lee Vayle, February 19, 1970
“This very same phrase is found over here in the Book of Colossians 1:6”
Established in the Present TruthLee Vayle, July 10, 1971

⁷As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

⁸Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

⁹For this cause we also, since the day we heard it , do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

3 sermons on Colossians 1:9

“But let's go now to Colossians 1:9-10.”
Ephesians # 5bLee Vayle, June 7, 1981
“Let’s go to Col 1:9-14.”
Masterpiece #4Lee Vayle, August 8, 1984
“Colossians 1: 9-19, and It says:”
Identification #7Lee Vayle, May 2, 1999

¹⁰That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

2 sermons on Colossians 1:10

“Colossians 1:10-12”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost ComesLee Vayle, August 1, 1979
“And getting to know God as you've never known Him. "”
The Power of the CrossLee Vayle, October 1966

¹¹Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

1 sermon on Colossians 1:11

“Now, this in not Pentecost, this is the Cross.”
The Power of the CrossLee Vayle, October 1966. Names it 2 times.

¹²Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 sermons on Colossians 1:12

“Colossians 1:12-18”
Godhead # 2Lee Vayle, March 3, 1968
“Okay, let's go to Colossians 1:12, and we see the very same thinking there that they have.”
Thoughts on the Godhead #2Lee Vayle, May 3, 1986. Names it 2 times.
“Thus if any thing would manifest prior to creation, anything would be there at all, which we read about in Col 1:12-19, which we'll read shortly.”
Who Is This Melchisedec #13Lee Vayle, September 25, 1988
“It is equally evident that there is a person who is the Son of God as clearly seen in Col 1:12-19, and we read part of it.”
Who Is This Melchisedec #18Lee Vayle, October 16, 1988

See all 13 sermons on Colossians 1:12

¹³Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

2 sermons on Colossians 1:13

“Now, this is not Col 1:13 where the… Well, we’ll just look at it because, you know.”
Stewardship #7 - PreliminaryLee Vayle, April 26, 1997. Names it 2 times.
“And in Colossians 1:13, “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom (reign) of His dear Son.””
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹⁴In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

1 sermon on Colossians 1:14

“Colossians 1:14, the same thing is mentioned once more.”
Perfect Deliverance by Jesus' DeathLee Vayle, June 20, 1976

¹⁵Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

23 sermons on Colossians 1:15

“If the Bible said, Colossians 1:15, that we — we are…we worship an “invisible God.””
Calling Jesus On The SceneWilliam Branham, August 4, 1963
“Who is in the image of the invisible God,… Get it? 15th verse, Colossians 1:15. …the firstborn of every creature: Amen!”
And Knoweth It NotWilliam Branham, August 15, 1965
“Because listen to what the Bible says, (keep your finger there in the Book of Genesis) and let’s turn to the Book of Colossians 1:15-16”
Divine AttrubutesLee Vayle, December 2, 1966
“Now, let's go to Colossians 1:15-17”
Godhead # 1Lee Vayle, January 11, 1970
“(Colossians 1:15)”
The Purpose of the Almighty GodLee Vayle, July 27, 1973. Names it 2 times.
“This is Christ in the Bride and His Word performing it all according to Col 1:15-18.”
The Church and the BrideLee Vayle, July 27, 1977

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¹⁶For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

16 sermons on Colossians 1:16

“Let me show you what the Scripture said over here in the Book of Colossians 1:16-17 to help us out.”
Indwelt ManLee Vayle, October 14, 1966
“Here's what He said about that in the Book of Colossians 1:16-17”
The Mighty God's Achievement on DisplayLee Vayle, July 4, 1971
“Okay, we go now to the Book of Colossians 1:16-17”
Voice of OmnipotenceLee Vayle, June 23, 1976
“Now, with that we’ll read Colossians 1:16-17, and we can see the very same principle reiterated.”
Omnipotence Has SpokenLee Vayle, February 8, 1978
“The next is Col 1:16-18:”
Priorities #1 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 11, 1978
“Because the Scripture says, "All things were made by Him, and all things are maintained by Him," [Colossians 1:16b] and that's talking about the Word.”
Reigning of Jesus # 1Lee Vayle, December 14, 1980

See all 16 sermons on Colossians 1:16

¹⁷And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

6 sermons on Colossians 1:17

“And also in Colossians 1:17 and 18, we might read this just while we’re at it: Colossians 1:17 and 18th verse.”
Five Definite Identifications Of The True Church Of The Living GodWilliam Branham, September 11, 1960
“Who maintains?”
Two VinesLee Vayle, July 17, 1966
“Col 1:17.”
Adoption Part 2Lee Vayle, January 1, 1972
“Colossians 1:17, let me prove It to you.”
God Inwelling & Dwelling Amongst MenLee Vayle, July 30, 1972
“Okay, we go to Colossians 1:17.”
Who Is This Melchisedec #13Lee Vayle, September 25, 1988
“Now if you want to look in Col 1:17, we’ve read this many times, but it’s a verse that Bro. Branham is using here.”
Restoration of the Bride Tree # 3Lee Vayle, November 17, 1993

¹⁸And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

3 sermons on Colossians 1:18

“God came down full, and God came down an empty God.”
Priorities #1 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 11, 1978
“Now in Colossians 1:18, It says:”
Headship is HereLee Vayle, February 27, 1983
“Colossians 1:18, “And He is the head of the body, the church: Who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence.””
An Exposition Of The Seven Church AgesWilliam Branham

¹⁹For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

3 sermons on Colossians 1:19

“All right, Colossians 1:19:”
Christ Is the Mystery #3Lee Vayle, August 6, 1986
“So, you just take what Bro. Branham said (adding the clarification with the word ‘dwell in’—which for that matter could also be interpreted ‘indwell’), because Paul in Col 1:19 says, “For it pleased the father that in him should all fulness dwell.””
Godhead - Father and SonLee Vayle, April 9, 2004
“Just hold your thumb there, and turn back to Col 1:19, will you?”
The Power of the Cross - 1970sLee Vayle, the 1970s

²⁰And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say , whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

7 sermons on Colossians 1:20

“In Colossians 1:20-22 listen,”
Power of the CrossLee Vayle, November 14, 1970
“Let's go to Colossians 1:20-22”
Resurrection Proves - Perfect Four-Fold DeliveranceLee Vayle, June 22, 1976
“Colossians 1:20.”
Leadership #26Lee Vayle, November 27, 1994
“Col 1:20-22.”
Blood of the Cross - PreliminaryLee Vayle, April 2, 1999
“Where it says in Col 1:20-23:”
Life of the Blood of the Cross - PreliminaryLee Vayle, April 4, 1999
“In Col 1:20-22, listen:”
The Power of the Cross - 1970sLee Vayle, the 1970s. Names it 2 times.

See all 7 sermons on Colossians 1:20

²¹And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

²²In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:

²³If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

2 sermons on Colossians 1:23

“Colossians 1:23-27, compare 27 to Romans 8: and 11.”
Hope of His Calling #7 (2481) - NLV.Lee Vayle, July 12, 1981
“Now notice Paul, himself, said, “If you continue in the faith…” [Col 1:23]”
Greatest Battle Ever Fought #19 NLVLee Vayle, December 23, 1987

²⁴Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:

3 sermons on Colossians 1:24

“Now Paul mentions those sufferings even further, in the book of Colossians 1:24:”
ResurrectionLee Vayle, June 15, 1975
“And this is the great book, you know, that we love to go into, and we’ll start reading in Ephesians 3:1-12, and then we’ll get over to Colossians 1:24-29.”
Christ Is the Mystery #7Lee Vayle, August 20, 1986. Names it 2 times.
“Now, in Col 1:24-29, It says:”
Stewardship Q&A #17Lee Vayle, July 5, 1998

²⁵Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

2 sermons on Colossians 1:25

“Okay, let’s go to Col 1:25.”
Who Is This Melchisedec #1Lee Vayle, July 31, 1988
“Colossians 1:25 and he’s speaking here and you can read the whole chapter.”
Spoken Word Is Original Seed BK1 #3Lee Vayle, December 27, 1992

²⁶Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

4 sermons on Colossians 1:26

“Now, I don't need to read It here, because you know the verses, 1 Corinthians 2:1-8, and Colossians 1:26-29, where he speaks on vindication.”
Destroyed by WisdomLee Vayle, July 5, 1971
“Then you change your legend and you go to Col 1:26.”
Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981
“Now with this Colossians 1:26-27.”
Mystery of Iniquity # 2Lee Vayle, March 1972
“Now, with this Colossians 1:26-27.”
Mystery of InquityLee Vayle, the 1970s

²⁷To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

12 sermons on Colossians 1:27

"It is God in you willing and doing His good pleasure."
Faith Series #1 (Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, October 17, 1965
“But you remember tonight, if you've got God in your life, that you're born again, you must have God, because, "It's Christ in you the hope of glory," [ Col 1:27b] and that's God.”
Faith Series #5 (God is a Good God)Lee Vayle, October 21, 1965
“(See?)”
Revelation of the Faith of GodLee Vayle, October 9, 1966
“This is the fulfilment of Ezekiel, where Jesus said, that He wasn’t only going to write their laws upon their hearts, but He said, "I'll put My Spirit within you."”
Indwelt ManLee Vayle, October 14, 1966. Names it 4 times.
“That had He put us first by identification, then how much more can we put Him first, by identifying the Word.”
God Inwelling & Dwelling Amongst MenLee Vayle, July 30, 1972

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²⁸Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

1 sermon on Colossians 1:28

²⁹Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.

1 sermon on Colossians 1:29

“Now: [Col. 1:29:]”
Christ Is the Mystery #1Lee Vayle, August 2, 1986

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