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  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Welcome Back - Philemon Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008
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    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

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Compulsion Or Compassion

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 4, 2009
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    In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship addressing what ought to be the motive for all of our actions as believers. Compassion not compulsion should to be the rule of faith that governs our decisions and actions.

    Compulsion or Compassion Philemon 1:1-25 Introduction: Though one of the smallest books in the Bible, Philemon holds a treasure trove of spiritual instruction in practical Christian living. In his letter to Philemon, Paul strikes to the heart of true discipleship as he addresses what ought to be ...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

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A Little Help For Someone Who's Changed

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,574 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

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

    COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Duhon avatar

    Paul's Love Letter

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,006 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
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    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
     | 6,227 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

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,915 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
     | 7,100 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

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,592 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

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Portrait Of A Faithful Church Member

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,529 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Heavenly Cpr

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010
     | 4,200 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
     | 3,253 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

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    Embracing Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,912 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