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  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    This sermon can be done as a drama with Onesimus as the speaker. You can use a copy of Philemon as prop and use it to read the sections of the letter if you don’t have time to memorize them.

    Good Morning! What a beautiful day it is down here on the docks. I hope you are going on an exciting journey. I know I am. I am headed to Colossae with Tychicus over there. We are going to deliver a letter from an incredible guy named Paul to the Colossian church. Then, I have a letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Refresh My Soul Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    Paul’s desire - for Philemon to embody the grace given to him

    Pentecost 15 Refresh my heart Sept 9 † In the Lord Jesus’ Name † Grace, and the peace of God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ… is yours. Paul’s view – The Difficult Request He sits in his room, chained to a Roman Centurion. On the table, a piece of parchment, waiting to bear words that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
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     | 6,573 views

    What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

    RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Spiritual Equality Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,661 views

    We are to welcome and love every believer as an equal brother or sister in Christ.

    [For free, weekly sermons, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com or visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] A PERSONAL LETTER Do you look forward to checking your mail each day? I do. Unfortunately, all I usually find in my mailbox are bills and junk mail. In this age of email, Facebook, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith & Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 7, 2009
     | 3,576 views

    What is real faith? What is real love?

    [If you would like to receive free, weekly sermons by email, please email jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] A MAN OF FAITH AND LOVE [Hold up book: How I Play Golf by Tiger Woods] Most of you are not golfers. Let’s pretend you take this book home today and read it from cover to cover. Then you read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compulsion Or Compassion

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

    Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 25, 2010
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     | 7,266 views

    God wants you to be a good friend. That means we need to discover new friends, help distressed friends, help divided friends, and know your Divine friend.

    Friends Philemon 1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall - April 11, 2010 *A wise man said, "A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out." (1) -Good friends are a gift from God. And God wants you to be a good friend. 1. That means we need to discover new friends. *All of his life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Fresh Start....with Others A Message Of Restoring Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,113 views

    If you have a broken relationship with someone its because you have been offended or you have offended someone. This sermon gives practical help of what to do in each case.

    TEXT: Philemon; Colossians 4 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Others - A Message of restoring broken relationships SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Reconciliation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 25, 2009 PROP.: It’s important that you and I be reconciled to those with whom we have broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Hudson avatar

    A Prisioner Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by David Hudson on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,010 views

    This message describes what it means to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

    A P R I S O N E R O F J E S U S C H R I S T Philemon 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon 1 9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Agents Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,995 views

    We see in Paul's prayer of thanksgiving for Philemon the reality of a forgiven childe of God. He was not only forgiven but Paul points out He is an agent of forgiveness.

    Intro: Today across America there will probably be many sermons based around the theme of love. How appropriate that Paul in this personal letter to Philemon commends him for his love having feet and hands. If you remember from last week that Paul was calling Philemon to forgive his run away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,430 views

    This is a sermon about Onesimus. We should act out of love, not out of duty.

    Philemon 1:1-22 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Charge That To My Account

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 4,525 views

    Forgive others for the sake of Christ.

    Charge That to My Account January 27, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Forgive others for the sake of Christ. Focus Passage: Philemon Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I. Onesimus, the Useless One (verse 11a) a. Philemon was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring The Runaway

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010
     | 3,168 views

    True friendship can be found in the book of Philemon

    I. The Pleasure of Friendship A. Paul’s Feelings for the Church - vs. 1-2 affection Paul knew the church that was meeting in the house of Philemon. 1. He called them “beloved” which is that he loved them with the deepest love - the Love of God. 2. He called him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Forgiveness Shapes Our Character Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    We are defined by the experiences we allow into our lives. When we have been forgiven we will have a forgiving character - Philemon has this character and we can learn from that.

    You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Forgiveness Shapes our Character”. There are times when powerful experiences shape who we become. A few years ago I interviewed Ross Davie, he was a well known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    A Postcard To Philemon

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    Historical Background of the book. Interpretation of the book. Application of the book. email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

    New Testament Postcards Philemon Reading: Philemon Ill: • Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote only three letters a year. • And with good reason. • Letters in those days were mailed without a cover and could be read by anyone. • But William Mulready had an idea to ensure ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren