Sermon Series - Philemon

Jan 2025

 Jan 5               Scripture: 2Tim 3:16

 Philemon – The Grace to Forgive

The heart of a truly forgiven saint forgives just as he has been forgiven.

 I.   The Approach

II.  The Main Characters

A. Philemon 

B. Onesimus

III. The Theme

Jan 12             Scripture: Eph 4:26-27

 Called to Forgive – Being a Forgiven Forgiver [Phm 1-3]

The heart of a truly forgiven saint forgives just as she has been forgiven.

 I.  The Model of a Forgiven Forgiver – Paul’s Salutation [:1]

II. The Motive of a Forgiven Forgiver – To Lift Up [:3-4]

 3 Practical Reasons Why We Should Forgive (with an added bonus)

 1. Liberty

2. Protection

3. Communion

Bonus: Commanded

 Jan 19             Scripture: Matt 6:14-15

 God’s Redeeming Grace [Phm 4-7]  

…provokes us to become more like Him.

 I.  Words of Affirmation [:4-5]

A. Prayers of Thanksgiving [:4]

B. Love for the Saints [:5]

C. Faith in The Lord [:5]

 II. Words of Confirmation [:6-7]

A. Hunger for Fellowship [:6]

B. A Desire to Inspire [:7]

 Jan 26 – Scripture: Matt 5:23-24 

 Ministers of Restoration [Gal 6:1]

God transforms us through and by His amazing grace.