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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Forgoing One's Legal Rights In The Name Of Christ.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Forgoing one’s legal rights in the name of Christ.” Text: Philemon

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Forgoing one’s legal rights in the name of Christ.” Text: Philemon 1-21 This, the shortest of Paul’s letters, 335 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Platt avatar

    When Hurts Run Deep Series

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,120 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

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,790 views

    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
     | 2,582 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

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,935 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

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Refresh My Soul Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,117 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

  • Jason Duhon avatar

    Paul's Love Letter

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    Paul’s Epistle to Philemon is an example of how Christians should love one another.

    A. Opening 1. One of the best examples of a Christian’s love in action is in Paul’s epistle to Philemon. With only 25 verses, it is more accurately described as a note. Having written 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament, Paul the Apostle only wrote four to individuals: two to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    What Are We Here For?

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 2, 2007
     | 3,276 views

    Finding Purposed in living a Chritian Life

    Philem 1-7 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, our brother: To Philemon, our dear friend and co-worker,2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house. 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    From A Godly Prisoner To A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    Exposition of Philemon 1-7 that deals with the character of one who forgives, Philemon

    Text: Philemon 1-7, Title: From a Godly Prisoner to a Godly Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Recently, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness (1). The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their marital ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,601 views

    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

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Slavery Anyone?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    What does the Bible say about "slavery?" Can one man own another man? Statement: God does not own all of you until he owns your heart! Does he?

    Title: "Slavery, Anyone?" Introduction: Does the Bible have anything to say about slavery? The other evening, my wife and I went to see the excellent film, "The Great Debaters." It is an based on a true story of a black college in Texas in 1935 that went up for the National Champions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Growing Old In Godly Style

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    Wisdom from Paul’s approach to "hitting 60."

    Growing Old in Godly Style Philemon 1:1-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Senior Adults - Feb. 16, 2008 *Phil 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Aren’t you glad it doesn’t say, “I can do all things through Christ -- ‘til I hit 60.” No -- It’s “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Welcome Back - Philemon Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,313 views

    A plea for forgiveness as found in the great book of Philemon

    Welcome Back Philemon A young man – who will remain nameless Grew up in a household where he was well taken care of. All of his needs were met The primary source of his support was not a father, mother It was his master – our young man was a slave – and born into slavery Slavery was very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Becoming A Person Who Refreshes Others Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,595 views

    Being a Christian who refreshes others is a great legacy!

    Becoming A Person Who Refreshes Others (Philemon 1-7) 1. Coincidences: My experience with Dan Leach in Reston, VA. 2. Paul the Apostle recognized that coincidences are not always coincidences; there is more rhyme and reason in seemingly chance events than we can realize. 3. Paul had experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • 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
     | 10,808 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