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  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Love, Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jun 30, 2023
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    Fruit of the Spirit The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop the character of Christ within you. The fruit of the Spirit is a beautiful

    LOVE Fruit of the Spirit (25-06-2023) INTRODUCTION: Our message series is on the fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is all about growing more like Jesus. When you become a Christian, God gives you the Holy Spirit to help you and change you. The Holy Spirit works to develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Open Letter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2019
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    No longer a slave.

    AN OPEN LETTER. PHILEMON 1:1-21. Onesimus was a slave who had escaped from his Christian master, Philemon. Yet in a beautiful irony, having not ‘made it’ alone in the big city, he found himself at last brought under the direct personal influence of “Paul the prisoner” (Philemon 1:1). Many a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    A Fresh Start (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2019
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    Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start. But it's not so easy. We may have a hard time making the changes that are necessary for a fresh start. But sometimes, we may not need a total fresh start, we may just need a restart.

    A FRESH START (part two) Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start for various reasons-relationship problems, job loss, trouble with the law, etc. So, we change locations, find a new job, start getting connected with new people, etc. Obviously the best fresh start we can make is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Preparing For The Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2016
     | 4,037 views

    An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world

    Thursday of the 31st Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We stand now very close to the conclusion of our liturgical year, our holy year of grace and mercy that concludes on the Feast of Christ the King. I’m doubly blessed because I get to celebrate Christ the King Sunday twice. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Philemon Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    This book is a picture of salvation.

    A. THE STORY OF PHILEMON Paul had led Philemon to Christ, a rich businessman in Colossae, 100 miles from Ephesus. Paul probably never visited Colossae (Col. 1:7; 2:7). Philemon owned slaves, and one slave, Onesimus, stole valuables and ran away to Rome, thinking he couldn’t be found in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    Little Book With A Big Message

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 2, 2019
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    Discover why the tiny book of Philemon was included in the New Testament

    Little Book with a Big Message Philemon Come with me this morning 20 long centuries back in time. Stroll with me down the streets of imperial Rome. See the Pantheon, the Coliseum, the Bath and of course, the Senate. As we jostle our way through the great crowds in the Market place keep in mind that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Lord's Pattern In Training Preachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    To establish that the Lord’s pattern in training preachers is by a hands-on approach; by the mentoring of mature ministers, evangelists and leaderships; in order to develop and equip faithful men, in the mission of evangelism and edification. This lesson discusses the art of preaching!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Lord’s Method: Hands-on Training 2. The Lord’s Mentors: Mature Trainers 3. The Lord’s Mission: Faithful Trainees Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme the: “Lord’s Pattern in Training Preachers.” The book of Colossians as already ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Book Of Philemon Commentary; Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021
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    The apostle's final decision was to do nothing without Philemon's consent. Paul made his appeal and made it strong and skillfully. At the same time, he did leave the decision to Philemon.

    Tom Lowe 3/28/2021 THE BOOK OF PHILEMON COMMENTARY; PART 2 Note: The New King James Bible is used throughout, except where noted otherwise. 14. But without your consent I wanted to do nothing, that your good deed might not be by compulsion, as it were, but voluntary. But without your consent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Restoration Of A Slave Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,198 views

    Restoration, Forgiveness, Repentance, Grace

    JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - The Restoration of a Slave October 7, 2018 Philemon 1:1-25 (p. 837) Introduction: I believe love is the most powerful motivator known to mankind…I include something in all my wedding ceremonies that Kari and I included in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024
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    An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Broyhill avatar

    I've Been Changed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024
     | 1,211 views

    Every person has a story, often marked by success, failure, or struggle—but for the Christian, that story can be summed up in one powerful word: Grace. This is the testimony of every believer—before grace and after grace—a story of transformation and redemption.

    I’ve Been Changed! Philemon 8-25 Introduction: Every person has a life story. That story can be summed up on one word: achievement, success, power, wealth, family… tragedy, failure, brokenness. Christian = Grace! Every Christian’s life is a story of grace. Another Word = Changed! Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Philemon

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,613 views

    Paul's letter to Philemon is short but it has some wonderful lessons for us, especially about how we address something that's wrong.

    I’d like you to imagine a scene. It’s about 60 A.D. We’re in the home of a wealthy man named Philemon. Philemon lives in the city of Colossae, in the south-east of what is now Turkey. Some time back, he met the apostle Paul and became a Christian, and he’s now one of the leaders of a church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 280 views

    Luke was a physician, historian, and devoted Christian who used his skills to serve God. He played a critical role in documenting the life of Christ and the growth of the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LUKE – PHYSICIAN AND AUTHOR OF LUKE AND ACTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 4:14 "Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings." Supporting Texts: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24 INTRODUCTION Luke was a physician, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Understand God's Heart Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2025
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     | 531 views

    Some Old Testament verses are often misunderstood, or used to mock Scripture, or paint God as outdated or cruel. But when rightly understood, these verses don’t repel us—they reveal something glorious: the holiness, justice, and mercy of our God.

    Go! And Understand God's Heart Introduction: It’s always an honour to open the Word of God with you. We are continuing in our Go! And... series today with a vital and timely message: Go! And Understand God’s Heart. Now, we’re going to deal with some Old Testament verses that are often ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    The God Of "Good Ole Slavery”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 7, 2025
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    Paul sends Onesimus back. Back to Philemon. Back to the house he ran from. Back to the chains he escaped.

    Sermon: The God of “Good Ole Slavery” Scripture: Philemon 1:15–16 – “Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother…” Introduction: Wrestling with Paul and Our Present Beloved, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist