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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Heavenly Cpr

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010
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    1986, with an Assistant reading the part of Philemon. An imaginary set of letters between Paul and Philemon, emphasizing that a new relationship with Christ changes every human relationship, and calls for forgiveness and mutual support.

    Among all the weighty theological treatises the apostle Paul wrote to the churches he had established, among all the complex sentences and profound thoughts and ponderous pronouncements, there is one little gem from the hand of the great apostle that is quite different. The little letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Welcome Back - Philemon Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,329 views

    A plea for forgiveness as found in the great book of Philemon

    Welcome Back Philemon A young man – who will remain nameless Grew up in a household where he was well taken care of. All of his needs were met The primary source of his support was not a father, mother It was his master – our young man was a slave – and born into slavery Slavery was very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Why Is Fellowship Essential Series

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    This sermon attempts to answer the question of why fellowship is essential for every Christian.

    Title: “Why is Fellowship Essential for the Christian?” Scripture: Philemon vv.4-7 Type: Series Where: GNBC 7-14-02/revised 9/14/08 Intro: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Paul And Timothy - Victims Of Age Discrimination

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,349 views

    Whose criteria are you using to evaluate God’s men?

    Years ago, sigh, ages ago back in college a professor handed out a humorous letter from a mission board rejecting the Apostle Paul for sundry reasons. I was able to find it and have placed the letter at the end of this message. The author is unknown else I would give appropriate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Slavery Anyone?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,509 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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Profit From Brother

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 23, 2013
     | 2,030 views

    To show that we can also benefit from a brother when they do favors for us in connection with CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you profit from a brother? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can also benefit from a brother when they do favors for us in connection with CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:20 (Amplified Bible) Yes, brother, let me have some profit from you in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    I Will Pay It Back

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013
     | 2,680 views

    To enumerate the ways GOD had saved us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you pay back what you owe? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways GOD had saved us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:19 (Amplified Bible) I, Paul, write it with my own hand, I promise to repay it [in full]—and that is to say nothing [of the fact] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Future Meetup With Philemon

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013
     | 2,683 views

    To enumerate what we do here on earth while waiting for our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have answered prayers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate what we do here on earth while waiting for our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:22 (Amplified Bible) At the same time prepare a guest room [in expectation of extending your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Sends You Their Greetings

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,213 views

    To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have good company? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:23-24 (Amplified Bible) 1:23 Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Paul's Postcard To Philemon

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 7,688 views

    Philemon is a very short epistle (a postcard). But as short as it is, there are many great lessons we can learn from it.

    Introduction Philemon was a member of the church in Colossae (cf. Col 4.9). He seems from our text to be somewhat wealthy; he was a slave-owner; it also seems that the church met in his house if those mentioned in verse 2 are members of his household as most assume. Philemon was a faithful servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Useless Before Uselful Now

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 4, 2013
     | 3,511 views

    There are droves of Christians getting prepared to bake their cakes and eat all of them or maximum give to their close friends, uncles, aunties and grandmas…… I’m talking about sharing not from your abundance but from your suffering.

    Useless before, useful now! Philemon 1:11(Formerly he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful to you and to me.) As we are preparing and planning for the upcoming Christmas program on December 22, at our Shiloh Revival Church, we were giving a coat of paint for the gate. Thirteen years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Riedel avatar

    Runaway Slave

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jun 30, 2014
     | 6,420 views

    This sermon is designed to inspire the reader to include others into our fellowship, regardless of what they once were. We must break down the walls that divide us and have a heart of "inclusion" with everyone we meet.

    Illustration: Many years ago, my wife and I visited my parents in Florida, and we attended my Mother's church. She was relatively new to the congregation but she was proud to have us. As we entered the foyer, she began to introduce us saying, this is my son Jeff and daughter- in- law Rita. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christians! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 7, 2014
     | 4,656 views

    What are we as Christians and how are we to relate to one another?

    Let us continue to learn from our Loving Creator God through the Apostle Paul as he writes a letter to a Christian Brother named Philemon and his church. Because all Scriptures is God-breathed, the Apostle Paul was the instrument to relay God’s message. Open your Bibles to Philemon…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    How To Influence Someone To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2015
     | 7,868 views

    Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The letter he wrote to his friend Philemon is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at how Paul sought to influence his friend to do the right thing.

    HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE TO DO THE RIGHT THING INTRODUCTION: Book-“How to gain friends and influence people”. Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The book of Philemon is a great example of that. Paul writes a letter to his friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Introduction To Philemon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 29, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    This sermon is an introduction to Paul's letter to Philemon.

    Scripture When I served as an Associate Pastor many years ago, a new family started attending Worship Services at our church. After several weeks I visited them in their home. It was awkward because their interaction with each other seemed very argumentative to me. A few months later the Senior ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed