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  • 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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Power And Love And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013
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    They say that love and forgiveness is powerful, but you put the two together and it is supernatural.

    The power of love and forgiveness Philemon 8-20 Introduction- They say that love is powerful and they say that forgiveness is powerful, but to put the two together is supernatural. Only the power of God and the Holy Spirit working in our lives can we love and forgive people. Even if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2013
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    When was the last time, you volunteered to help the youth team, without being told about it?

    Even more! Philemon 1:21”I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!” All we get to hear today in the corporate corridors is ‘what do I get out of this?’, ‘what is it in for me?’ ‘no one dare take advantage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Useless Or Useful? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2014
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    Mercy is the greatest of the virtues in the external manifestation.

    Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel St. Paul had a dilemma. One of his converts in Asia, Philemon, lived in Colossae. Philemon’s slave, Onesimus, had escaped and probably stolen property in the process. Escaped slaves were dealt with according to their owner’s whim ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    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

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    The Actions Of One Who Forgives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2016
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    In today's sermon we examine the actions of one who forgives.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I started a short series of sermons called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” from Paul’s letter to Philemon. Part of the reason I am preaching this series is because I want to learn how, when I sin (and I do sin all the time), to repent well, and to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Motivation Of One Who Forgives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2016
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    In this lesson we examine the motivation of one who forgives.

    Scripture Three weeks ago I started a short sermon series called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” on the letter of Paul to Philemon. I plan to conclude this series today. Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named Onesimus. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Drake Caudill avatar

    A Letter To Philemon: A Plea For Grace

    Contributed by Drake Caudill on Oct 29, 2014
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    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

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    In Chains For The Gospel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 16, 2013
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    To enumerate the things we need to do when persecuted for the Gospel.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you persecuted because of the Gospel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things we need to do when persecuted for the Gospel. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:13 (Amplified Bible) I would have chosen to keep him with me, in order that he might minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Very Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 16, 2013
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    To prove that JESUS is our very heart and should be the center of our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is your very heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is our very heart and should be the center of our hearts. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:12 (Amplified Bible) 1:12 I am sending him back to you in his own person, [and it is like sending] my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Onesimus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
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    To show that we are useful now to the Master. To compare our lives with Onesimus.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you useful to the MASTER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are useful now to the Master. To compare our lives with Onesimus. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 1:10 I appeal to you for my [own spiritual] child, Onesimus [meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Charge It To Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
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    To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you frequently charge to your credit cards? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:18 (Amplified Bible) And if he has done you any wrong in any way or owes anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Partner In The Gospel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
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    To enumerate our partnership in the Gospel.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a partner in the Gospel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate our partnership in the Gospel. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:17 (Amplified Bible) If then you consider me a partner and a comrade in fellowship, welcome and receive him as you would [welcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Favor For A Brother

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
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    To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you constantly do favors for another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the attitudes behind giving a favor. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:14 (Amplified Bible) But it has been my wish to do nothing about it without first consulting you and getting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Ledger, Charge That To My Account - Philemon

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 9, 2015
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     | 22,597 views

    Beloved, Martin Luther saw the power of this short epistle to Philemon in his statement: "We are all his Onesimi if we really believe it." Updated September 2022

    Beloved ... It seems right to me ... that we lay the foundation ... the background to this letter to Philemon ... before we look into it ... to behold its treasures. We know the following ... from the Scriptures ... from both this letter ... and the letter ... to the Colossians: That Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican