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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Slavery Anyone?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 5, 2008
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    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

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Four Vital Processes For Forgiving Others Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
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    Some practical steps to forgive others.

    (based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: PHILEMON 1-25 TITLE: “FOUR VITAL PROCESSES IN FORGIVING OTHERS” OPEN: A. Melvin Newland, a Christian church preacher in Texas tells about an incident he witnessed at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pauline's Imitation Of Jesus' Intercession

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    The Intercessor does not say, " I’m such a nice guy that you aught to heed my appeal" nor does He say, "The sinners obeyed sometimes in some things so remember those times". The cost for sine is mandatory death (Rom. 6:23). That was the required price Jes

    Theme: Pauline’s imitation of Jesus’ intercession Scripture: Philemon 1:17 By: Nche Sam Takoh Paul as an example or figure of Jesus Christ is considered as an advocate, and intercessor who pleads on behalf of his kindred. This is typical in the case of Onesimus in Philemon 1:17, a representative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

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    The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

    Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

    The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    It Takes A Big Man Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
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    It takes a big person to forgive.

    Philemon 1-7 It Takes a Big Man Woodlawn Baptist Church August 28, 2005 Introduction I don’t know if you are familiar with whom Elizabeth Barrett Browning is. If you’ve been to any of the weddings I’ve conducted you have heard me use some of her poetry. Elizabeth was raised by a tyrannical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Ask For A Favor

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 22, 2005
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    The Scriptural way to get your request considered

    #1237 How To Ask For A Favor? Philemon 1-25 Everyone need a favor from someone at some time or other as they go through life. The human condition is such though, that we get into a tizzy at the thought of going to someone for that help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Equality Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 7, 2009
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     | 5,467 views

    We are to welcome and love every believer as an equal brother or sister in Christ.

    [For free, weekly sermons, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com or visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] A PERSONAL LETTER Do you look forward to checking your mail each day? I do. Unfortunately, all I usually find in my mailbox are bills and junk mail. In this age of email, Facebook, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith & Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 7, 2009
     | 4,188 views

    What is real faith? What is real love?

    [If you would like to receive free, weekly sermons by email, please email jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] A MAN OF FAITH AND LOVE [Hold up book: How I Play Golf by Tiger Woods] Most of you are not golfers. Let’s pretend you take this book home today and read it from cover to cover. Then you read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Portrait Of A Faithful Church Member

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 22, 2010
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     | 27,402 views

    A sermon examining the attributes of faithful church members.

    A PORTRAIT OF A FAITHFUL CHURCH MEMBER Philemon 1:1-25 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, July 13th, 2025) You have all heard the old adage that says, "A picture is worth a thousand words". It has been almost two thousand years since Paul penned his letter to Philemon, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Consequences Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,609 views

    A sermon examining the danger of unforgiveness.

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNFORGIVENESS Philemon 1:4-7 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning June 29th, 2025) One Sunday during his sermon, a preacher asked the congregation how many are willing to forgive their enemies. They all raised their hands except for one elderly lady in the back pew. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Heavenly Cpr

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010
     | 4,157 views

    1986, with an Assistant reading the part of Philemon. An imaginary set of letters between Paul and Philemon, emphasizing that a new relationship with Christ changes every human relationship, and calls for forgiveness and mutual support.

    Among all the weighty theological treatises the apostle Paul wrote to the churches he had established, among all the complex sentences and profound thoughts and ponderous pronouncements, there is one little gem from the hand of the great apostle that is quite different. The little letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Paul Was Puny! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,225 views

    When will we learn that the focus is on God not us?

    Intro: 1. William Law said, “Humility is so essential to the right state of our souls that there is no pretending to a reasonable or pious life without it. We may as well think to see without eyes or live without breath as to live in the spirit of religion without the spirit of humility.” 2. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Spiritual Transformation

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,008 views

    A sermon examining the transformation that Jesus brings into our lives.

    SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION Philemon 1:8-14 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday June 8th, 2025) Most everyone knows the classic hymn “Amazing Grace”. However, few know of the amazing transformation that God wrought in the life of its author. John Newton was a central figure in the “English ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,865 views

    Philemon was led to Christ by Paul, probably at Ephesus. If Philemon forgave Onesimus what would the other slaves think? If he punished him what would other people think about his testimony as a Christian? Let's notice how Paul gently led Philemon down th

    Philemon 1-25 Purpose: To see a real life picture of forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to repent of any un-forgiveness and humbly extend forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Philemon was led to Christ by Paul, probably at Ephesus. He must have been wealthy because his home was big enough for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible