Sermons on Slave Named Onesimus:

Servant Leadership Part 6: Persuasion Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2010

Servant Leaders choose to use persuasion as against coercion to bring others to their point of view. How does the bible teach us this?

When I started this series on Servant Leadership, I had promised that we will continue to look at Servant Leadership in the context of day to day life. I do not want any of us to be put off How do we convince others about something that we want done? How do we make some do something that we want ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Refreshment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Onesiphorus did a great service to the church by serving Paul.

2 Timothy 1:16-18 KJV The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: [17] But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. [18] The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Timothy - Philippians 2:22-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

The preaching of the Word won’t have an effect on the hard, rocky, or weedy soil until someone gets down on the ground of that person’s heart and does some gardening.

Philippians 2:19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:22-24

The Guilt Grind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2015

Did you realize that God has a prescription for dealing with guilt and shame. And that this prescription works for both Christians and non-Christians. What could even non-Christians possibly do to resolve their guilt in sin?

OPEN: A little boy had been given a slingshot for his birthday. He loved it and practiced every day aiming at different objects. During the summer he and his sister would spend a lot of time at their grandmother’s house and, one day he was out in her backyard he spied his grandma’s pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Psalm 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good News About Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2018

We need to bring the Good News about Jesus to our community.

THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT CHRIST Text: Col. 1:1-8 Introduction 1. Our world is desperately in need of some good news. Suzanne Jennings wrote this song in 1999: I woke up Monday morning, walked out on the lawn My eyes were barely open, and my mouth began to yawn Picked up the daily paper, every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

God-Sized Changes From Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2020

God-sized changes from Christ: 1. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings (vs. 1-3). 2. We are chosen as God’s children (vs. 3-5). 3. We have been given God’s grace (vs. 5-7).

God-sized Changes from Christ Ephesians 1:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - February 17, 2019 (Revised March 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin a verse by verse study of the Book of Ephesians. J. Vernon McGee explained the background by saying, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Ii: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

Many levels of faithfulness are important parts of true discipleship.

Discipleship II: Faithfulness Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 15, 2010 As we consider what it is to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must touch on the matter of being faithful in following Him, being faithful in following through on His call on your life, being faithful in walking away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions For Ministers Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this passage God is going to pinpoint His complaint against His chosen ministers.

Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:1-9. Do you think God has specific expectations from His ministers? In this passage God is going to pinpoint His complaint against His chosen ministers. FCF: People need to know God’s expectations for ministers. What instructions does God ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Christ's Preeminence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

The preeminence of Christ should not only be our dogma, but it should also be our practice. If we truly practice the preemeninence of Christ, it will affect every area of our life.

PRACTICING CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE Text: Col.1: 18; Col.3: 17 Intro: Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians while a prisoner at Rome. The church, located in the city of Colossae, actually began and met in the home of a man whose name you may recognize—Philemon (Phil.2). You may recall that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 11, 2022

Our mission will be accomplished when we stay spiritually sharp.

Many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, our daughter Megan and I spent a day running errands. Our first stop was to a lawnmower repair shop to drop off our lawnmower blade for its annual sharpening. When we walked in, I held up the blade over my head and my mechanic friend Rob ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Article 11. Justification Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 2, 2009

Article 11 JUSTIFICATION UNPACKED AND APPLIED.

BAPTIST ARTICLE 11 JUSTIFICATION. JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH ALONE IS SEEN BY PROTESTANTS AS BEING THE THEOLOGICAL FAULT LINE THAT DIVIDED ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM PROTESTANT FAITH DURING THE REFORMATION. ROMAN CATHOLICS BELIEVE THAT JUSTIFICATION IS INFUSED INTO THE BELIEVERS LIFE AND IT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Praying And Giving Thanks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2006

Not only at Thanksgiving, and not just at meals, but always and in all things...give thanks! A study on PRAYER is also a study on PRAISE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

PRAYING AND GIVING THANKS Colossians 1:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayingAndGivingThanks.html Paul was a man of prayer. He was a great Christian, an outstanding scholar, a model missionary, a giant among men--spiritually, morally and intellectually, but above all he was a man of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus; Our Hope

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 3, 2004

It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC --------------- July 5, 1992 --------------- It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe. The evangelist George Whitfield was witnessing to a man, "What do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Relationships - How The Gospel Links Every Believer To Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 7, 2016

What is the answer for a church drifting toward embracing the CULTURE over CHRIST? The ANSWER is CHRIST!

In a previous message I made the following statement: “The great spiritual challenge for our generation is whether we will obey God in areas where the Bible and culture are opposed.” Our world is changing. It’s more than human technological progress. Our values are changing. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Simple And Beautiful Word Desire”

Contributed by Harry Suminggit on Sep 29, 2017

A study of the English word "Desire" will enlighten the believer as to understand his Desire for the glory of God.

SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 2:3-5 SERMON STRUCTURE: ETYMOLOGICAL SUBJECT: DESIRE THEME: THE MEANING OF DESIRE Introduction: Have you ever misplaced your keys? Have you ever had your keys and then set them in a place that you cannot remember? We say in English that you have misplaced your keys. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance