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Do Me This Favor Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

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Sermon 3 of 3: How do we forgive those who hurt us?

Philemon 15-25 Do Me This Favor Woodlawn Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Introduction God works in mysterious ways doesn’t He? Many times in our lives we are left to wonder why He does a thing or why He might allow a thing to happen. A young man is sold into slavery by his family and 30 years ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Welcomig Others In Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 6, 2005

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No matter how low or base, useless and unprofitable, sinful and derelict, crippled and diseased, ugly and unattractive, unapproachable and distasteful- a person needs to be received and brought into fellowship of Christ and believers

WELCOMING OTHERS IN CHRIST Philemon 4-21 by Cesar Delgado April 30, 2005 OBS, Tupas donsol INTRODUCTION A. People like us It is generally true we like people who are most like ourselves. In contrast, we tend not to build friendships as quickly with people who are not like us. Sometimes, if we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Activity Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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Part 3 of a study through Philemon

The Activity of Forgiveness Philemon 8-18 A successful Irish boxer was converted and became a preacher. He happened to be in a new town setting up his evangelistic tent when a couple of thugs noticed what he was doing. Knowing nothing of his background, they made a few insulting remarks. The ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Relationships - Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 17, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Broken relationships are among the Christians thorniest problems - yet relationships are so vital to our life as a believer. Paul gives us some good ways to help break down barriers we put up between ourselves and restore broken relationships through the

Relationships - they are among the most important things we have as humans. Studies have shown that if newborn babies are not touched - if they don’t have some sort of a relationship with another human - they will literally die. Our need for relationships never stops. A recent study among ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Look At Onesimus Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The book of Philemon is about love, specifically about grace and forgiveness founded in love. God’s love can overcome the past.

A look at Onesimus Philemon Paul is in prison This is the first time that Paul was imprisoned at Rome (Acts 27 & 28). We believe that he was released from this prison sentence and worked for another four years or so before he was imprisoned in Rome again and executed. The letter is written to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Maintaining Loving Relationships

Contributed by John White on Jan 12, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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A Biblical view of the elements involved in establishing and maintaining loving relationships.

RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST Philemon Entire Chapter Introduction: I want to share today about the sort of relationship Paul must have had withPhilemon. A relationship that enabled him to be able to confidently ask such a costly response from him. A relationship based upon a lasting, loving and ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Baptsts And Church Membership Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 13, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story-preaching is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did.

This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did. Michelle Peterson was born in London, August 5th 1615. Her parents were traders. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Found Useful

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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We have been purchased by the blood of Christ. We have been found to be useful by the King. Running away from God is not fullfiling the purpose that we have been called. Remember the slave tag, "If I should escape seize me and send me back to my master."

“FOUND USEFUL” Return Me To The Master Reference: Philemon 1:1-25 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Have any of you ever asked someone to write a letter of recommendation? Have you ever received an evaluation from a supervisor on your work performance? Ever get a love letter that made you ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Once Useless Now Useful

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Requesting Or Demanding? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009

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Even when we feel like demanding or presuming, we have to be careful to do what is right. Thus we must develop the art of making ethical requests.

Requesting Or Demanding? (Philemon 8-22) 1. I remember a woman raising a stink at the downtown post office. She complained that her mail was not in the box, and it was past 8:30 AM. She mentioned that her dad had worked at the Federal Post Office, and that he would have never allowed such ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Onesimus

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 6, 2007

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Refresh My Soul Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 9, 2007

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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