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  • Todd Randolph avatar

    The Action Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
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    Forgiveness in Philemon

    In this study of forgiveness we have seen with scriptural support the 3 principles of forgiveness ... 1. Forgive those who sin against you. 2. Forgive and be forgiven. 3. If you don’t forgive you won’t be forgiven. At first glance these rules can seem cold and hard ... because scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parts Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
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    Forgiveness in Philemon

    You may be familiar with the 1995 movie titled "Dead Man Walking." The movie is based upon the book (same title) by a Catholic Nun, Sister Helen PreJean. In the movie the figure of Matthew Poncelet is on death row for the brutal murders a teenage couple. The character is based upon the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Philemon

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
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    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

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    We Are All Slaves Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
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    Paul reminds Philemon and us that we all are slaves, that is, we all have responsibilities to our masters.

    Pentecost 16 Philemon 1,10-21 Let’s say that you were a pastor, and you had this situation come up in your church: there was a problem between two of your most solid members, we’ll call them Philip and Oswald. But the problem between Phil and Ozzie isn’t a personality clash. The problem isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Onesimus"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    This message deals with the relationship between Paul, Onesimus, and Philemon.

    “Onesimus” Philemon Vs. 1-25 INTRODUCTION: Most people never READ the book of Philemon … can’t FIND it. It’s a little book … 1 chapter … 25 verses. BACKGROUND: Philemon was a Christian who lived in Colossae. Paul had led him to the Lord when Philemon was in Ephesus. The church at Colossae ...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
     | 3,513 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    God Invites You To Become Involved Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,441 views

    The story of Philemon and Onesimus, presented as an imaginative story, shows how God called Paul to become involved as a mediator, Philemon to become involved in real church work, and Onesimus to become involved in overcoming his background to become usef

    The new day greeted his eyes early. He stretched and shook off the sleep, but then, remembering why he had wanted to get up at the crack of dawn, Philemon jumped out of bed and began his day’s duties. His first task was to open his window and turn his gaze toward the rising sun, offering his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    A Postcard With A Punch

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
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    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

  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    Philemon

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 28,872 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

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Once Useless Now Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby Touchton avatar

    "We All Need Some Encouragement"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,004 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

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
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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

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A Little Help For Someone Who's Changed

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,530 views

    Any church is filled with men and women who have been CHANGED.

    1. IT’S TRUE. God can take the hardest, the toughest, the meanest, and the most difficult person and transform them. • One day they’re radically AGAINST God. • The next day they’re radically FOR God. It’s Remarkable! • Not just a temporary change… it’s permanent & long lasting • The kind that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    A Look At Onesimus Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006
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    The book of Philemon is about love, specifically about grace and forgiveness founded in love. God’s love can overcome the past.

    A look at Onesimus Philemon Paul is in prison This is the first time that Paul was imprisoned at Rome (Acts 27 & 28). We believe that he was released from this prison sentence and worked for another four years or so before he was imprisoned in Rome again and executed. The letter is written to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The City Through The Centuries Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
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    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan