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  • Guy Caley avatar

    Transformed Legacy Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2006
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    3d and final of Philemon series. In Christ we have a transformed legacy--an eternal legacy of souls we bring to Jesus.

    Christian sociologist Tony Campolo tells of a research project once conducted with people over the age of 90. The interviewers asked these very elderly people, “As you look back on your life, what do you wish you had done differently?” Three answers emerged from a sizeable majority: 1) they wished ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgiving The Debt

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    This passage details handling forgiveness via Philemon’s situation with his runaway slave.

    Forgiving the Debt Philemon 1-25; Matthew 6:12 I. The Character of Philemon (v. 1-7) a. Love and faith toward Christ and His church (v. 1-2, 5) b. An encourager (v. 7) c. A witness (v. 6) II. The Character of Onesimus (useful) (v. 10-18) a. Before salvation i. Apathetic worker (v. 11) ii. Thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pauline's Imitation Of Jesus' Intercession

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    The Intercessor does not say, " I’m such a nice guy that you aught to heed my appeal" nor does He say, "The sinners obeyed sometimes in some things so remember those times". The cost for sine is mandatory death (Rom. 6:23). That was the required price Jes

    Theme: Pauline’s imitation of Jesus’ intercession Scripture: Philemon 1:17 By: Nche Sam Takoh Paul as an example or figure of Jesus Christ is considered as an advocate, and intercessor who pleads on behalf of his kindred. This is typical in the case of Onesimus in Philemon 1:17, a representative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The City Through The Centuries Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
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    Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

    It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Transformed Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,545 views

    First of Three from Philemon. The Holy Spirit Tranforms us from the inside out.

    Extreme Makeover/The Swan. Extreme outward change, God wants to be our makeover artist creating change from the inside out. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Ephesians 5:8 Two separate studies conducted several years apart concluded that only 10% and 9% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformed Perspective Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,379 views

    2nd of 3 in Philemon series. A look at how God wants to change the way we look at the world. Emphasis on how complaining comes from not recognizing God’s sovereignty

    How would you feel if you were kidnapped, bound and held hostage by a mass murderer on the run? That’s exactly what happened to Ashley Smith in March of last year, when she was abducted by Brian Nichols after he had killed four people escaping the Atlanta courthouse where he was on trial for rape. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Onesimus Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,053 views

    Sermon about the man called Onesimus.

    As we begin a New Year, many of us are looking to do something new. Even while we are in Iraq, we want to take the opportunity of the New Year and have a fresh start. I always enjoy a fresh start. I enjoy writing in my journal and it is always exciting for me to complete a book and begin a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Eyland avatar

    Baptsts And Church Membership Series

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Kirkner avatar

    The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

    Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians

    The Threeattitudes: Philemon, 2 John, Jude A Church’s Diet: Healthy Choice Philemon If we want a healthy church then we need to choose to be healthy Christians Introduction: In the last several years Americans have become gluttons over the various diets guaranteed to take off extra pounds. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Ask For A Favor

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,098 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

  • Charles Scott avatar

    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
     | 5,503 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Taking A Mess And Making It Useful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,214 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

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Slavery Anyone?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Duhon avatar

    Paul's Love Letter

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,957 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Resisting Culutural Norms Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,261 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist