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  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Onesimus Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 13, 2006
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    Sermon about the man called Onesimus.

    As we begin a New Year, many of us are looking to do something new. Even while we are in Iraq, we want to take the opportunity of the New Year and have a fresh start. I always enjoy a fresh start. I enjoy writing in my journal and it is always exciting for me to complete a book and begin a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    Amazing Grace Sunday

    AMAZING GRACE Philemon When, in England, William Wilberforce initiated his long campaign to outlaw slavery in the British Empire, he did not act as a social reformer. He was moved by Christian compassion: he acted because he cared about those helpless chattels that the majority in his day viewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
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    The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon

    Onesimus The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Heart With A Big Margin

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
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     | 2,765 views

    Discover how to accept people who are hard to live with in a way that is pleasing God.

    INTRODUCTION At some time in our lives we all need to deal with difficult people or people who have done the wrong thing by us. In this letter that Paul has written to Philemon, we discover how we can accept people who are hard to live with, in a way that is pleasing God. Quite simply some people ...read more

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    Transformed Legacy Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2006
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    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgiving The Debt

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005
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     | 2,318 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maintaining Loving Relationships

    Contributed by John White on Jan 12, 2005
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     | 6,674 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Treat One Who Has Wronged You Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,388 views

    What do we do when someone has wronged us? We know that we must forgive, but when is restoration necessary? Paul’s letter to Philemon gives us some insights into when it is appropriate to restore someone who has wronged us.

    How to Treat One who has Wronged You Philemon Over the next four weeks we will be taking a look at how to treat what we often ignore. These messages will come from four of the smallest books in the Bible, all one-chapter books. Today we’re going to walk through the book of Philemon and then next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What It Takes To Make A Difference

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
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    What does it take to make such an impact on our society that God’s Word penetrates even the darkest corners of the region? Maybe one of the smallest book in the Bible has the answer.

    What it Takes to Change The World: The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably a book we hear quoted the least out of all the books of the Bible and probably one that we look at the least. The book is a letter of Paul. But instead of a letter to a church, it’s a letter to a person – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When Hurts Run Deep Series

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    Sermon based upon the book of Philemon. Illustrates the plight of Philemon to forgive Onesimus and how Paul aided in the process.

    Read the Book of Philemon I Onesimus A. Name means "Useful" - But wasn’t very useful B. Slave of Philemon 1. Unlike slaves in America 2. Slaves were more like employees 3. Often were paid C. Caused Philemon to lose some money 1. Criminal intent - Money ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm A Prisoner! I'm Free! I'm Free!

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    When we consider God’s purpose for our lives as a result of God’s grace, we will see the consequences of life as opportunities to serve God and to be effective witnesses for the gospel.

    Do you see every circumstance of your life as an opportunity to be a witness for the gospel? Throughout your lifetime, you will have many opportunities to serve Christ as a witness for the gospel. There will be times in your life when it is easy to serve the gospel, especially when everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Jet Tour Through Philemon Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    Introduction to Philemon

    PHILEMON - Equality INTRODUCTION: Philemon was the 10th Epistle written by Paul. It was one of the four Epistles written by Paul from his Roman jail. It is the smallest and most personal of all Paul’s Letters. It has been called “a postcard with a punch”. It deals with the question, “How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    How To Become An Encourager

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 13, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,083 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

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    Resolving Disputes

    Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

    Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ