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Benefits Of Short Term Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003

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Many people wonder if short term missions is really worth all the time, effort and expense. Here are many reasons to engage in the helping to fulfill the great commission through short-term missions.

The Benefits of Short Term Missions (Philemon 1:12-25) Many people wonder if short term missions is really worth all the time, effort and expense. Here are many reasons to engage in the helping to fulfill the great commission through short-term missions. "I am sending him - who is my very heart ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed Perspective Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 6, 2006

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Onesimus Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 13, 2006

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart With A Big Margin

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

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Discover how to accept people who are hard to live with in a way that is pleasing God.

INTRODUCTION At some time in our lives we all need to deal with difficult people or people who have done the wrong thing by us. In this letter that Paul has written to Philemon, we discover how we can accept people who are hard to live with, in a way that is pleasing God. Quite simply some people ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-8

Denomination: *other

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

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Onesimus

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 6, 2007

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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

Growing Old In Godly Style

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008

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Wisdom from Paul’s approach to "hitting 60."

Growing Old in Godly Style Philemon 1:1-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Senior Adults - Feb. 16, 2008 *Phil 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Aren’t you glad it doesn’t say, “I can do all things through Christ -- ‘til I hit 60.” No -- It’s “I ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Prisioner Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by David Hudson on Dec 13, 2008

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This message describes what it means to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

A P R I S O N E R O F J E S U S C H R I S T Philemon 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon 1 9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoring Relationships - Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 17, 2005

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Broken relationships are among the Christians thorniest problems - yet relationships are so vital to our life as a believer. Paul gives us some good ways to help break down barriers we put up between ourselves and restore broken relationships through the

Relationships - they are among the most important things we have as humans. Studies have shown that if newborn babies are not touched - if they don’t have some sort of a relationship with another human - they will literally die. Our need for relationships never stops. A recent study among ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church's Diet: Healthy Choice Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Aug 13, 2005

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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

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes A Big Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 29, 2005

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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

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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

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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

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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

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