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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Onesimus"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,667 views

    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

  • Mike Turner avatar

    A Postcard With A Punch

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    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

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    Once Useless Now Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,711 views

    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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    How To Ask For A Favor

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    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

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Taking A Mess And Making It Useful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,144 views

    To help my audience see how to apply deliberate Christ-centered action to their relationships at home and in the Church so that potential messes are made into decisive victories for the Lord

    Sweet gum trees. They’re a great shade tree – they grow quickly and strong. They produce a lot of leaves that will often turn nice colors in the fall. And, if you’ve had a couple of them, you know they also produce about a billion spiny, ball-shaped seedpods called monkey balls or gum balls. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Freedom For The Captives Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,577 views

    Paul's whole plea to Philemon is to act the way the loving Father acted: to welcome home the beloved son; to restore him to fellowship with the family. There will be, and have been, occasions when we'll be called to respond to wrongdoers the same way.

    There's something quite different about reading this letter compared with all Paul's other letters. In all the others, even those addressed to individuals, the focus is on the Church where they're ministering. But here there's a much more personal feel to the correspondence. You can feel the warmth ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Portriat Of A Faithful Church Member Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,542 views

    A sermon examining what it means to be a faithful Christian.

    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

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    Runaway Slave

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jun 30, 2014
     | 6,230 views

    This sermon is designed to inspire the reader to include others into our fellowship, regardless of what they once were. We must break down the walls that divide us and have a heart of "inclusion" with everyone we meet.

    Illustration: Many years ago, my wife and I visited my parents in Florida, and we attended my Mother's church. She was relatively new to the congregation but she was proud to have us. As we entered the foyer, she began to introduce us saying, this is my son Jeff and daughter- in- law Rita. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christians! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 7, 2014
     | 4,439 views

    What are we as Christians and how are we to relate to one another?

    Let us continue to learn from our Loving Creator God through the Apostle Paul as he writes a letter to a Christian Brother named Philemon and his church. Because all Scriptures is God-breathed, the Apostle Paul was the instrument to relay God’s message. Open your Bibles to Philemon…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be An Active Witness Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 14, 2014
     | 4,406 views

    Christians are to actively profess to be Christians!

    Last week we started learning from the Letter to Philemon. Even from just the first 5 verses we noted much about Christians and how to honor one another. As Christians, each one of us of course must work on our own spiritual growth and love for one another; but a way to honor one another is to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,033 views

    Why reconcile as Christians?

    We continue to learn from a letter ordained by God from the Apostle Paul to a man named Philemon. Please open your Bibles to this Letter to Philemon……….. What can we note about this man Philemon: v1: a dear friend and fellow worker of Christian leader Paul v2: hospitable (church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Philemon!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,017 views

    You sure got to hear this message, so as to gauge the growth of your spiritual life according to His Word!

    We got to grow! Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer! Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, 2 to the beloved Apphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house..’ You sure got ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Drake Caudill avatar

    A Letter To Philemon: A Plea For Grace

    Contributed by Drake Caudill on Oct 29, 2014
     | 8,734 views

    A plea for forgiveness to Philemon and to the church today.

    Many of us are aware that much of the New Testament was written by the Apostle Paul. 13 out of the 27 New Testament books are written by Paul. Romans, Corinthians, and Titus are some of the more popular books written by Paul. When written, Paul didnʼt divide the ʻbooksʼ into chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Forgive Like Philemon

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 10, 2015
     | 7,197 views

    Forgiving is easy to tell someone else but very hard for each one of us. Forgiving takes the power out of the hands of the offender and allows God to provide healing to you.

    Forgive like Philemon Philemon 1-21 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about forgiveness. Right away we can think of many that should hear this message. But you are here this morning and God wants to speak to each one of us about forgiveness. When someone hurts you, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

    RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist