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  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    Philemon

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 25,872 views

    A study on the unique letter from Paul to Philemon "requesting" the forgiveness of his returning runaway slave Oneisimus.

    The letter to Philemon is sandwiched in between Titus and Hebrews, it is one of a small group of personal letters that Paul wrote. Surely there were more of these but these are the ones in our Bible. They are grouped together and include 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. All of Paul’s teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Touchton avatar

    "We All Need Some Encouragement"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    Originally a Mother’s Day sermon directed to men who are incarcerated, this message focuses upon the Christian act of encouragement as seen in the lives of Philemon and Barnabas.

    Submitted By Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky INTRODUCTION. Let me begin by reading an email, entitled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My other 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,944 views

    The story of Philemon is all about forgiveness.

    Sour Phi-Lemons and Sweet Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 INTRODUCTION... Peter J. Larson, New Forgiveness Research Jan 27, 2003 Recently in 2003, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness. The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Benjamin Frawley avatar

    Profitable Slave

    Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    Narrative sermon depicting the life of Onesimus

    “Profitable Slave” It was a spontaneous act. The temptation was more than I could bear. If you were in my place, I’m sure you would have done the same. I mean, if you saw the things that Philemon had, I’m sure you would have understood how much more I needed it and how little Philemon did. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Turner avatar

    A Postcard With A Punch

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    Philemon has been called "A Postcard With A Punch" Though small in size, it is large in content. A sermon about the three main characters of the book of Philemon

    Postcard With A Punch Philemon 1-25 Philemon has been called a "Postcard With A Punch". Though it contains only 25 verses, the contents of these verses are quite powerful. There are three main characters mentioned in this letter. Tonight we will look at each one of them and their story. I. ...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
     | 18,052 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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    Denomination: *other

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "What A Difference Christ Makes"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 3,709 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Charge It To Me

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,461 views

    Paul’s plea for Onesimus shows his willingness to redeem his friend before his master. A Christ-like example of redemption and justification.

    „h Abraham Lincoln, when an attorney, was approached by a wealthy man who passionately insisted on bringing a suit for $2.50 against an impoverished debtor. „h Lincoln tried to discourage him, but the man was bent on restitution. „h When he saw that the man would not change his mind, Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Slythe avatar

    What It Takes To Make A Difference

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 16,949 views

    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

  • Christian Zorio avatar

    Insight Into A Forgiver's Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Zorio on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    Sermon explores in depth Philemon 4-7; the character of Philemon - a foriver. Noteably 1)his faith in Christ 2.)his unconditional love 3.) his demonstrable fellowship 4.) his refreshment of others

    INSIGHT INTO A FORGIVER’S HEART (Philemon 4-7) I. Introduction A few years ago I was deeply hurt by a fellow believer (Bob) · I was slandered · Lied to · Eventually lost my job largely due to this one man. For 6 months after the event, the effects of the intensity of that situation would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Greetings From Rome!: Finding Freedom In Grace Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
     | 3,427 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Jones avatar

    Grace To Live By

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    We must reflect the Grace of God in our lives.

    Grace To Live By Philemon 1:1-25 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The Transforming Gospel

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 25,728 views

    Paul makes a special plea to his friend Philemon concerning his run-away slave but now a Christian, showing how the gospel transforms all relationships.

    THE TRANSFORMING GOSPEL Letter writing is almost a lost art. We’d rather pick up the phone or dash off an e-mail but I’m glad that Paul used pen and ink. Doubtless Paul, being a man of letters and bubbling over with ideas for the spread of the gospel, must have written many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Philemon

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    Are you a profitable servant?

    Philemon A lot of people neglect this little book between Titus and Hebrews. My guess is because it deals with a subject that is a political hot potato. No one wants to discuss slavery. Many folks wonder why Paul did not just tell Philemon to sell all his slaves now that he is a Christian. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Moving On With God- The Next Step In Forgiveness And Faithsharing Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    A sermon about how to move on one step in 1) Forgiveness 2) Faithsharing. All from the book of Philemon

    Moving on with God: the next step with forgiveness and faithsharing Philemon. Particularly v4-7 C.S. Lewis said ¡§Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea, until he has something to forgive.¡¨ Someone once said- evangelism is the most talked about and least practiced thing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist