Sermon Central
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Philemon
Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. A Model Home
Contributed on May 5, 2026
A study of the homelife of Philemon, Apphia, and Archippus. Their home suggests a model for Christian homelife.
“Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, “To Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house:” [1] “The Family” is in danger of disintegration! I believe you will agree that this is quite a dramatic ...read more
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2. Faith Set In Working Order
Contributed on May 11, 2026
Knowledge of God and His Character must lead to evangelistic outreach. In the act of witnessing to the faith, you lay the foundation for ever greater understanding of the great truths of Christ the Lord.
“I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of ...read more
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3. The Church In Your House
Contributed on May 26, 2026
An examination of the concept of the church as revealed through the greeting delivered by the Apostle to the church in the house of Philemon.
“Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, “To Philemon our beloved fellow worker and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house.” [1] “CHURCH!” What do you think of when you hear that term? Perhaps you have in mind this building which ...read more
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4. A Godly Benediction For The Initiation Of Life
Contributed on Jun 5, 2026
The greetings Paul employs are so much more than mere wishes--they are a declaration of the precious gifts God has given to redeemed souls.
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” [1] One can read aloud the Letter to Philemon in two and one-half minutes. The reading will be much quicker if the task is performed silently. This letter was likely handed over to Philemon by Onesimus himself. The slave ...read more
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5. Refreshing The Hearts Of The Saints
Contributed on Jun 13, 2026
Your life can becomes the means to refresh the hearts of weary saints, even though you may not interact with those saints directly.
“I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of ...read more
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6. On The Basis Of Love
Contributed on Jun 18, 2026
The appeal for Christians to do what honours God must flow from understanding of, and experience of, God's love for us.
“Though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus.” [1] The average Christian probably has entertained, at least at one time, questionable motives for service to the ...read more
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7. The Fruitful Possibilities Of Trouble
Contributed on Jun 24, 2026
When we walk with the Lord, we cannot expect to avoid trials. However, God will deliver us through our trials and ensure that we are productive in our appointed duties to his glory.
“I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment.” [1] “Every cloud has a silver lining.” “Adversities are but winds which fill our sails.” “Failure is only a signpost on the road to success.” Each of these old saws is familiar to most Canadians. Perhaps we each ...read more
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8. A Transformed Life
Contributed on Jul 4, 2026
We who are saved have been transformed, and we are being changed into the image of Christ.
“I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. (Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful to you and to me.) I am sending him back to you, sending my very heart.” [1] People can change! Every follower of Christ was at one time immersed in ...read more