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  • 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

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    Transformed Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 30, 2006
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    First of Three from Philemon. The Holy Spirit Tranforms us from the inside out.

    Extreme Makeover/The Swan. Extreme outward change, God wants to be our makeover artist creating change from the inside out. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Ephesians 5:8 Two separate studies conducted several years apart concluded that only 10% and 9% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Welcomig Others In Christ

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 6, 2005
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    No matter how low or base, useless and unprofitable, sinful and derelict, crippled and diseased, ugly and unattractive, unapproachable and distasteful- a person needs to be received and brought into fellowship of Christ and believers

    WELCOMING OTHERS IN CHRIST Philemon 4-21 by Cesar Delgado April 30, 2005 OBS, Tupas donsol INTRODUCTION A. People like us It is generally true we like people who are most like ourselves. In contrast, we tend not to build friendships as quickly with people who are not like us. Sometimes, if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004
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    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
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    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

  • Nathan Eyland avatar

    Baptsts And Church Membership Series

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
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    This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story-preaching is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did.

    This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did. Michelle Peterson was born in London, August 5th 1615. Her parents were traders. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Activity Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005
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    Part 3 of a study through Philemon

    The Activity of Forgiveness Philemon 8-18 A successful Irish boxer was converted and became a preacher. He happened to be in a new town setting up his evangelistic tent when a couple of thugs noticed what he was doing. Knowing nothing of his background, they made a few insulting remarks. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profitable Slave

    Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
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    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

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    "Onesimus"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004
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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

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    Once Useless Now Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
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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

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    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
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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

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007
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    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

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    How To Treat One Who Has Wronged You Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Apr 26, 2007
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    What do we do when someone has wronged us? We know that we must forgive, but when is restoration necessary? Paul’s letter to Philemon gives us some insights into when it is appropriate to restore someone who has wronged us.

    How to Treat One who has Wronged You Philemon Over the next four weeks we will be taking a look at how to treat what we often ignore. These messages will come from four of the smallest books in the Bible, all one-chapter books. Today we’re going to walk through the book of Philemon and then next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Onesimus

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