A Note to A Friend

(Colossians 4:7-9) Letters were meant to be read and relayed. Thankfully, the letter of Philemon was passed on, and now it is our turn. All of us who have received the good news of forgiveness and restoration must now share it with someone else. Don't keep it to yourself...it's time to carry the letter! (05485211109) 

(Philemon 1:18-19) What do you owe? WHO do you owe? We are the beneficiaries of so many spiritual riches through Christ. To have is to owe. Here are at least four people that we all owe... (05484211108) 

(Philemon 1:18-19) Today we conclude the story of how one man went from living in debt (spiritually) to living on credit! Christ paid the sinners debt through His death at Calvary and makes a way so that we can live now on His good name. What a Savior! (05482211104) 

(Philemon 1:17) Before salvation we are known by our sins, but after salvation we are identified with the righteousness of Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ took all of our sin at the cross and now we have the privilege to have His righteous record placed on our account. (05481211103) 

(Philemon 1:16) There is a world of difference between being a servant and being a member of the family. One of the grandest things about salvation is the privilege that is ours to call God our Father. When we are born again we come into His family and become brothers and sisters in Christ. (05480211102) 

(Philemon 1:15) "I once was lost but now I'm found" are some of the most powerful words from the famous hymn, Amazing Grace. To be lost is to be separated from God; to be saved is to be reconciled to God. Christ receives those who will come to Him and gives to them eternal life! (05479211101) 

(Philemon 1:12-14) Sin moves us away from God's plan and purpose for our lives and it is natural for sinners to run from the Lord. Yet God knows how to find us! Hear the story of how a runaway was received back into fellowship and you will be reminded of the hope of the gospel. (05478211029) 

(Philemon 1:11) Life apart from God is always unprofitable. Only the grace of God can take unprofitable sinners and make them profitable in the things that matter most. In this study we watch that transformation in the life of one man... (05477211028) 

(Philemon 1:10) We were all slaves to sin and servants to the Devil...until we met Jesus! Christ sets us free, and even more, He places us into His family. We are not slaves, we are sons.  (05476211027) 

(Philemon 1:7, 20-22, 25) There are two types of people in the world: drainers and refreshers. Every one of us should desire to be a refresher to those around us. God gives us an example to follow in the life of Philemon. Here are some Bible ways to refresh others... (05474211025) 

(Philemon 1:1-6) God works in us so that God can work through us! In today's study we see how the Lord allowed certain blessing to come "to" Philemon with the intent that they would then be showed "toward" others. We are all blessed people - don't let it stop with you! (05472211021) 

(Philemon 1:1-2) In our consumer culture it is common for people to look at church through selfish eyes. "What can this church do for me?" Spiritual people must recognize that the church is bigger than one person. God designed it that each of us minister to one another. It's not just about you! (05471211020) 

(Philemon 1:1-2, 23-24) Philemon was a dedicated Christian man in the city of Colossae. In fact, he was an exemplary church member. He did more than attend - the church met in his home! Is the church in your heart?  (05470211019) 

(Philemon 1:1-3) The little book we know as Philemon is really a personal note from one friend to another, and it is God's message to us of His grace! Join us today as we begin a new study through this one page of the New Testament. 333 words that may change your life forever... (05469211018) 

As we conclude our study of the great journey's of the Bible, we look at one verse and three simple ways to enjoy our own life-long journey with the Lord.

Journeying With The Church: Soon Christ is coming and we are going. The church will be caught away to be with our Lord forever. We are getting ready for our final flight.

Journeying With Christ: The same Christ who came to earth and went back to heaven is coming again! When He was here the first time He promised His return and told us what to expect. The last leg of His journey will happen soon.

Journeying With John: We all love to meet God in good circumstances and on good days. The Lord sometimes chooses to meet us in the loneliest moments of life. Regardless of your circumstances you can hear from the Holy Spirit.

Journeying With Gaius: The greatest way to enjoy the journey is to help someone else on theirs! Everybody needs encouragement and those who are trying to move forward need a friend. One of the lesser known characters of Scripture is our great example in today's study.

Journeying With Onesimus: You can't outrun God! He knows where you are and goes where you are. In each of the three characters in today's story you will see yourself, and you will hear some message God has for you. He is at work in your life.

Journeying With Paul: The Apostle Paul spent most of his life "on the road." There were times he grew weary and days he was discouraged, but one truth kept him. Listen to his story and you will find some help for the journey of life.

Journeying With Saul: Along the road to Damascus God changed Saul's direction forever. In this study we learn eight words that asked, answered, and acted on can help you to find God's will for your life.

Journeying With Philip: Sometimes God takes you out of your way to put you into His way. Along life's path He makes appointments for us. May God teach us all to be alert to those around us and awake to the Spirit who lives in us.

Journeying With the Early Church: Christ's last commission was not to build buildings, open the doors, and let all the sinners find us! Rather, we are to go with the gospel. In one Bible verse we can discover where to begin and determine by God's grace that we will not stop.

Journeying With The Father: The story of the prodigal son is really the story of a wonderful father. The distance between where we are and where we need to be can only be covered by the love of our Heavenly Father. The prodigal ran away, but when he turned toward home the Father ran to meet him!