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  • How To Become An Encourager

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 13, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,094 views

    Discover how we can encourage others to be and to do what God wants them to be and to do

    Let me begin by reading an email, titled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

  • Once Useless Now Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    Once Useless Now Useful: The story of Onesimus; the story of Paul; the story of us all.

    My father has a knack for finding and fixing discarded bicycles. Bikes that are considered useless by most become useful in the hands of this skilled mechanic. Of course everyone knows that with a bit of duct tape anything can be made useful again. Does that work on people too? Can those who ...read more

  • How To Ask For A Favor

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,521 views

    The Scriptural way to get your request considered

    #1237 How To Ask For A Favor? Philemon 1-25 Everyone need a favor from someone at some time or other as they go through life. The human condition is such though, that we get into a tizzy at the thought of going to someone for that help ...read more

  • Do Me This Favor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    Sermon 3 of 3: How do we forgive those who hurt us?

    Philemon 15-25 Do Me This Favor Woodlawn Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Introduction God works in mysterious ways doesn’t He? Many times in our lives we are left to wonder why He does a thing or why He might allow a thing to happen. A young man is sold into slavery by his family and 30 years ...read more

  • Restoring Relationships - Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,874 views

    Broken relationships are among the Christians thorniest problems - yet relationships are so vital to our life as a believer. Paul gives us some good ways to help break down barriers we put up between ourselves and restore broken relationships through the

    Relationships - they are among the most important things we have as humans. Studies have shown that if newborn babies are not touched - if they don’t have some sort of a relationship with another human - they will literally die. Our need for relationships never stops. A recent study among ...read more

  • The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

    Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

    The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

  • Forgiving The Debt

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,880 views

    This passage details handling forgiveness via Philemon’s situation with his runaway slave.

    Forgiving the Debt Philemon 1-25; Matthew 6:12 I. The Character of Philemon (v. 1-7) a. Love and faith toward Christ and His church (v. 1-2, 5) b. An encourager (v. 7) c. A witness (v. 6) II. The Character of Onesimus (useful) (v. 10-18) a. Before salvation i. Apathetic worker (v. 11) ii. Thief ...read more

  • The City Through The Centuries Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,250 views

    Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

    It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

  • Transformed Legacy Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    3d and final of Philemon series. In Christ we have a transformed legacy--an eternal legacy of souls we bring to Jesus.

    Christian sociologist Tony Campolo tells of a research project once conducted with people over the age of 90. The interviewers asked these very elderly people, “As you look back on your life, what do you wish you had done differently?” Three answers emerged from a sizeable majority: 1) they wished ...read more

  • The Activity Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    Part 3 of a study through Philemon

    The Activity of Forgiveness Philemon 8-18 A successful Irish boxer was converted and became a preacher. He happened to be in a new town setting up his evangelistic tent when a couple of thugs noticed what he was doing. Knowing nothing of his background, they made a few insulting remarks. The ...read more

  • Found Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,330 views

    We have been purchased by the blood of Christ. We have been found to be useful by the King. Running away from God is not fullfiling the purpose that we have been called. Remember the slave tag, "If I should escape seize me and send me back to my master."

    “FOUND USEFUL” Return Me To The Master Reference: Philemon 1:1-25 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Have any of you ever asked someone to write a letter of recommendation? Have you ever received an evaluation from a supervisor on your work performance? Ever get a love letter that made you ...read more

  • Maintaining Loving Relationships

    Contributed by John White on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,678 views

    A Biblical view of the elements involved in establishing and maintaining loving relationships.

    RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST Philemon Entire Chapter Introduction: I want to share today about the sort of relationship Paul must have had withPhilemon. A relationship that enabled him to be able to confidently ask such a costly response from him. A relationship based upon a lasting, loving and ...read more

  • My Son, The Thief

    Contributed by James Groce on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,425 views

    I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

    ------------- Philemon 1:18-19 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written [it] with mine own hand, I will repay [it]: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. --------------- This is a story which teaches ...read more

  • "What A Difference Christ Makes"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    This message reveals some of the tremendous changes that occur when we give our lives to Christ.

    WHAT A DIFFERENCE CHRIST MAKES! Text: the N.T. book of Philemon Introduction- The Bible says in 2nd Corinthians 5:17- "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." We can see ...read more

  • Greetings From Rome!: Finding Freedom In Grace Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    A plea to experience, extend, and expect the refreshment that grace brings

    Postcards from the Past: Finding Freedom in Grace Scripture Reading: Philemon 1-25 The aging rabbi stood, his loose-fitting Jewish garb flapping lightly in the breeze that blew through his spacious, Roman-style living quarters. His back was turned toward the dark-haired man who sat ...read more