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)