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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Being An Advocate For Others Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2016
    based on 22 ratings
     | 31,647 views

    A sermon examining the importance of ministering to others.

    BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR OTHERS Philemon 1:8-21 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, July 6th, 2025) Listen online at - https://youtu.be/hA3T00nqTGM?feature=shared It’s the kind of story that makes the news; a man who had set out on a mission to destroy a church unexpectedly came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Thank God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013
     | 3,509 views

    To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you always thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 1:4 I give thanks to my God for you always when I mention you in my prayers, 1:5 Because I continue ...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

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    Partner In The Gospel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 2,299 views

    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

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    Favor For A Brother

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 2,774 views

    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

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    How To Draw Closer To God.

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,435 views

    renewing your mind

    How easy it is for the devil to get our minds and thoughts off track, thinking about things we should not. This is why our minds need to be saturated and fortified by the Word of God. If what you are thinking about is what is right, you cannot be thinking about what is wrong. Our mind is ...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
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    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

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    Spontaneous Favor

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 20, 2023
     | 1,229 views

    The BEST way to show our gratitude to God is by pouring ourselves into His work and helping the church ministry activities in whatever way we can.

    Spontaneous favor!!!! Philemon 1:14” any favor you do must be spontaneous and not forced.” It was a hectic day of Christmas feast and other Christmas related activities, after coming back home, while I was reading my Bible reading potion for the day, I came across the above scripture which just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Appeal For The Useful

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 5, 2022
     | 858 views

    Christian relationships must be filled with mercy, forgiveness, and acceptance.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Refresh My Heart

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,544 views

    Here is the history of a saint who has been greatly wronged and is called upon to put it all behind him and forgive. Here is also the history of a sinner running from his past who found grace with God and was told to go back to what he ran from.

    Philemon 1:8-20 Refresh My Heart October 30, 2022 The Plea for Onesimus. This short letter is one of the greatest of Paul’s writings. Even unbelievers have seen the power of this small excerpt of history. It speaks of a request for redemption and reconciliation. ILLS: The Setting. Here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 2 - Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 834 views

    As we become mission minded disciples who seek to share our faith, it helps to understand the costs and benefits of sharing our faith. It will help us remain motivated as we experience the costs and challenges of seeking the lost.

    Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country many years ago before cellphones and they decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Story Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024
     | 938 views

    If we're not careful, we might overlook the missing the treasures the book of Philemon holds: the beautiful story of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reflecting both the heart of Paul and the heart of God.

    A Story of Grace Philemon 1-3 Introduction: 1) An Intimate Letter Philemon = most personal of Paul’s letters – a note from a friend to a friend… “Philemon” (v.1) If not, careful we will read through the little book of Philemon, check it off our daily Bible reading log, and quickly pass on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Need This! Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024
     | 789 views

    This message will uncover two priceless jewels in the book of Philemon: grace and peace—treasures that only God can give, and every soul desperately needs.

    You Need This! Philemon 1-3 Introduction: Illust: You may not be familiar with the name of Edward Teach (Thatch), but you are familiar with the name, “Blackbeard.” Edward Teach or Blackbeard was one of the most feared and famous pirates to ever sail the waters off the coasts of Virginia and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Need This! Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024
     | 544 views

    The book of Philemon is the most personal of Paul's letters, a heartfelt note from one friend to another. Let's look deeper into this beautiful story of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reflecting both the heart of the Apostle Paul and the heart of God.

    PHILEMON: A STORY OF GRACE SUN AM AUGUST 25, 2024 CBCKING You Need This! [2] Philemon 1-3 Introduction: Look: v.3 – circle 2 words: “Grace and peace” - two treasures that only God has that everyone needs! v.3 – usual greeting you find in Paul’s epistles… yet it’s different. Note: “To” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024
     | 512 views

    An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible