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How To Become An Encourager

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 13, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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Discover how we can encourage others to be and to do what God wants them to be and to do

Let me begin by reading an email, titled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25, Philemon 1:25

Denomination: *other

"What A Difference Christ Makes"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002

based on 89 ratings

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This message reveals some of the tremendous changes that occur when we give our lives to Christ.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE CHRIST MAKES! Text: the N.T. book of Philemon Introduction- The Bible says in 2nd Corinthians 5:17- "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." We can see ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Charge It To Me

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 13, 2002

based on 149 ratings

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Paul’s plea for Onesimus shows his willingness to redeem his friend before his master. A Christ-like example of redemption and justification.

„h Abraham Lincoln, when an attorney, was approached by a wealthy man who passionately insisted on bringing a suit for $2.50 against an impoverished debtor. „h Lincoln tried to discourage him, but the man was bent on restitution. „h When he saw that the man would not change his mind, Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Other

What It Takes To Make A Difference

Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003

based on 95 ratings

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What does it take to make such an impact on our society that God’s Word penetrates even the darkest corners of the region? Maybe one of the smallest book in the Bible has the answer.

What it Takes to Change The World: The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably a book we hear quoted the least out of all the books of the Bible and probably one that we look at the least. The book is a letter of Paul. But instead of a letter to a church, it’s a letter to a person – ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Insight Into A Forgiver's Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Zorio on Jul 22, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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Sermon explores in depth Philemon 4-7; the character of Philemon - a foriver. Noteably 1)his faith in Christ 2.)his unconditional love 3.) his demonstrable fellowship 4.) his refreshment of others

INSIGHT INTO A FORGIVER’S HEART (Philemon 4-7) I. Introduction A few years ago I was deeply hurt by a fellow believer (Bob) · I was slandered · Lied to · Eventually lost my job largely due to this one man. For 6 months after the event, the effects of the intensity of that situation would ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing In The Gap Series

Contributed by Christian Zorio on Jul 22, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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In Philemon 8-16, Paul demonstrates four principals of biblical mediation so that you can be equipped to reconcile two estranged believers 1. Appeal out of Love (v.8-9) 2. Acknowledge the Positive Changes (v.10-11) 3. Advocate Reconciliation (v.12-14

Standing in the Gap The Ministry of Mediation (Reconcilliation) Have you ever found yourself “standing in the gap”? No, not the store. A different gap – one that separates two believers. Two Christians (relatives, friends, co-workers, or maybe even co-laborers in Christ) who have set themselves ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Charge That To My Account Series

Contributed by Christian Zorio on Aug 5, 2002

based on 148 ratings

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In Philemon 17-19, we will see how we are like Onesimus in 3 ways so that we will supremely value our salvation in Christ. We have 1.) An Undeserved Substitute (v. 17) 2.) An Unpayable Debt (v.18) 3.) An Unbelievable Payment (v.19)

CHARGE THAT TO MY ACCOUNT (Philemon 17-19) INTRODUCITON: Many of you have asked why I left my last church. I thought I would take some time this morning to briefly explain those circumstances… I was not getting along with our worship leader. And our issues with one another were beginning to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Treat One Who Has Wronged You Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Apr 26, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refreshing The Heart Of The Apostle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Exposition of Philemon 17-25 about the final thoughts that Paul wanted Philemon to think on before he made his decision

Text: Philemon 17-25, Title: Refreshing the Heart of the Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Seeing that little girl at Camp Jubilee one year get saved after a week’s worth of praying and witnessing refreshed the heart of the entire camp. B. Background to passage: After ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Paul's Love Letter

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Oct 31, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From A Godly Prisoner To A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Culutural Norms Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2007

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Exposition of Philemon 8-16 regarding the way Paul and Philemon handled a potentially painful situation.

Text: Philemon 8-16, Title: Resisting Cultural Norms, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Hess Yoder writes in Leadership magazine: While serving as a missionary in Laos, I discovered an illustration of the kingdom of God. Before the colonialists imposed national ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Mess And Making It Useful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

based on 10 ratings

| 7,977 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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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