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Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 6,884 views

Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and 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 keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Faith In The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

based on 30 ratings

| 37,034 views

1- True faith demonstrates the love 2- True faith shares the faith 3- True faith refreshes the saints

INTRO.- I say PhI-lemon. Some say Phile-mon. What do you say? You know old Philemon, don’t you? He was a slave owner. Onesimus had run away and came back a Christian, consequently, Paul asked Philemon to receive him back and treat him kindly. It pays to be kind, don’t you know? What you sow ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7, Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Ask For A Favor

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 22, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,112 views

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

I'm A Prisoner! I'm Free! I'm Free!

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 21, 2000

based on 64 ratings

| 9,386 views

When we consider God’s purpose for our lives as a result of God’s grace, we will see the consequences of life as opportunities to serve God and to be effective witnesses for the gospel.

Do you see every circumstance of your life as an opportunity to be a witness for the gospel? Throughout your lifetime, you will have many opportunities to serve Christ as a witness for the gospel. There will be times in your life when it is easy to serve the gospel, especially when everything ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25, Acts 28:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maintaining Loving Relationships

Contributed by John White on Jan 12, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 7,809 views

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

Epaparas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

| 5,104 views

Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant."

Epaphras (a fellow prisoner of Paul, fellow worker) Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon. He was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a "fellow servant," "faithful minister," ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Spontaneous Favor

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 20, 2023

| 1,151 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

Scripture: Philemon 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"a Love Letter From Jesus."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 13, 2023

based on 1 rating

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The book of Philemon portrays the love of God through the relationship between Paul and a runaway slave named Onesimus. Similarly, Christ's love for his church is evident in his prayer in the garden where he asked God to receive his church the way he would receive him.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philemon 1:10-16) (10) "I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:" (11) "Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:" (12) ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-21, John 17:5-11, John 17:1-5, John 17:12-23, John 17:24-26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are We Here For?

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 2, 2007

| 3,230 views

Finding Purposed in living a Chritian Life

Philem 1-7 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy, our brother: To Philemon, our dear friend and co-worker,2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house. 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Baptsts And Church Membership Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 14, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 7,226 views

This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story-preaching is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did.

This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did. Michelle Peterson was born in London, August 5th 1615. Her parents were traders. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Perspective Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 6, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 8,403 views

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

Transformed Legacy Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 26, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 9,123 views

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

Community Connection Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012

| 4,968 views

This series addresses the value and need for small group ministry in the local church

THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Community Connection” Philemon 1:2 – “to the church that meets in your home” INTRODUCTION In my teen years my brothers and I shared house chores. Both parents worked long hours so it was reasonable that we would help around the house and yard. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

based on 29 ratings

| 15,472 views

What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What In Hell Do You Want?

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 5, 2001

based on 128 ratings

| 7,636 views

This sermon challenges the seeker to consider the reality of eternity in Hell, and presents a better place, Heaven. It also encourages the believer to stand strong within the Faith.

What In Hell Do You Want? (Making a Deal with the Devil) Text: Philemon 1:24, Matthew 16:24-26, 2 Timothy 4:10 Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. Matthew 16:24-26 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:24, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

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