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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Forgoing One's Legal Rights In The Name Of Christ.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Forgoing one’s legal rights in the name of Christ.” Text: Philemon

    Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Forgoing one’s legal rights in the name of Christ.” Text: Philemon 1-21 This, the shortest of Paul’s letters, 335 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    A Look At Onesimus Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    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

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The City Through The Centuries Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
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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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Sends You Their Greetings

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,169 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

  • Kevin Broyhill avatar

    For Love's Sake Pt. 1 And 2 Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024
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    In today's world, so many are left feeling empty and unfulfilled by the shallow versions of love society offers. In contrast, the book of Philemon introduces us to a different kind of love—agape love, a divine and selfless love that transforms hearts and relationships, offering true fulfillment.

    For Love’s Sake! Philemon 4-9 Introduction: v.9 – Underline 3 words: “For Love’s Sake!” Illust: Psychologists claim that the three greatest needs of a human being are… 1) The need to be wanted. 2) The need to be needed. 3) The need to be loved. ? Live in a world that is obsessed with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Being An Advocate For Others Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2016
    based on 22 ratings
     | 31,465 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

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Being An Advocate For Others Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,921 views

    A sermon examining the importance of standing up for 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

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    This is a sermon about Onesimus. We should act out of love, not out of duty.

    Philemon 1:1-22 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Four Vital Processes For Forgiving Others Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Do Me This Favor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,947 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Restoration Of A Slave Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,277 views

    Restoration, Forgiveness, Repentance, Grace

    JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - The Restoration of a Slave October 7, 2018 Philemon 1:1-25 (p. 837) Introduction: I believe love is the most powerful motivator known to mankind…I include something in all my wedding ceremonies that Kari and I included in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Broyhill avatar

    I've Been Changed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024
     | 1,359 views

    Every person has a story, often marked by success, failure, or struggle—but for the Christian, that story can be summed up in one powerful word: Grace. This is the testimony of every believer—before grace and after grace—a story of transformation and redemption.

    I’ve Been Changed! Philemon 8-25 Introduction: Every person has a life story. That story can be summed up on one word: achievement, success, power, wealth, family… tragedy, failure, brokenness. Christian = Grace! Every Christian’s life is a story of grace. Another Word = Changed! Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Refresh My Heart

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,472 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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "more Deeply"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2019
     | 2,287 views

    Paul shares in this letter to Philemon we can Share more deeply, contribute more deeply, fellowship more deeply, communion more deeply.

    More Deeply Share more deeply, contribute more deeply, fellowship more deeply, communion more deeply 1. Paul’s letter to Philemon • The letter is a very personal message to a man who is a slave-owner. • In the letter, Paul encourages Philemon to forgive a runaway slave and welcome him back — not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Transformed Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,572 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