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It Takes A Big Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 29, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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It takes a big person to forgive.

Philemon 1-7 It Takes a Big Man Woodlawn Baptist Church August 28, 2005 Introduction I don’t know if you are familiar with whom Elizabeth Barrett Browning is. If you’ve been to any of the weddings I’ve conducted you have heard me use some of her poetry. Elizabeth was raised by a tyrannical ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Ask For A Favor

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 22, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Love's Sake Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon 2 of 3: Why We Should Forgive

Philemon 8-14 For Love’s Sake Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction When Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5 that God has given to us the ministry of reconciliation, I believe he primarily had in mind the privilege we have of introducing lost people to God through a personal ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Me This Favor Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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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

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

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

Once Useless Now Useful

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 9,832 views

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

Welcomig Others In Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 6, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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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

Onesimus

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 6, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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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

Spiritual Equality Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 7, 2009

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We are to welcome and love every believer as an equal brother or sister in Christ.

[For free, weekly sermons, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com or visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] A PERSONAL LETTER Do you look forward to checking your mail each day? I do. Unfortunately, all I usually find in my mailbox are bills and junk mail. In this age of email, Facebook, and ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 7, 2009

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What is real faith? What is real love?

[If you would like to receive free, weekly sermons by email, please email jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] A MAN OF FAITH AND LOVE [Hold up book: How I Play Golf by Tiger Woods] Most of you are not golfers. Let’s pretend you take this book home today and read it from cover to cover. Then you read it ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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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

Four Vital Processes For Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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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

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

Charge It To My Account

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 7, 2011

based on 21 ratings

| 31,435 views

In our text this morning, we find credit being extended. Paul the Apostle writes a letter and in essence he is saying – Whatever is owed, I don’t have Cash, therefore; I need you to Charge it to my Account. I am signing the slip now, put it on my credi

TITLE: CHARGE IT TO MY ACCOUNT SCRIPTURE: PHILEMON 18-19 The CREDIT CARD has become the SYMBOL OF AMERICAN BUSINESS. Matter of fact, some suggest it is the LOGO and SYMBOL of our Country. It is the FRATERNITY PIN of the average American. It is the PASSPORT to plenty for a great many today. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

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