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Called Up
Reconciliation is at the heart of Paul’s letter to Philemon. Reconciliation is at the heart of the gospel – we’ve been given life. What will we now do with it? Listen in to Pastor Kevin’s message, CALLED UP.
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Strategic Undoing
Why didn’t Paul just explicity call slavery evil? Does the Bible support or justify slavery? Explore Paul’s strategy for undoing the evil of the institution in Pastor Kevin’s message, STRATEGIC UNDOING.
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GOOD VIBES DON’T COVER IT
Paul wrote the letter we know as Philemon with the aim of reconciliation. This wasn’t just a desire for two mutual friends to be reunited, but part of the essential gospel work we are called to. Listen to Pastor Kevin’s message, GOOD VIBES DON’T COVER IT.
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Consent & Obligation
Paul wanted Philemon to want to do what was right. In Pastor Kevin’s message, CONSENT & OBLIGATION, the connection between our wants, or desires, and decisions is explored.
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Utility Versus Personhood
Paul told Philemon that he was sending back Onesimus, someone useful to both of them. What makes someone useful? Does everyone have real value? What does the gospel have to do with the value of anyone? Explore these questions in Pastor Kevin’s message, UTILITY VERSUS PERSONHOOD.
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The Basis of Love
How effective is changed forced from authority? Is there a better basis to appeal from? Pastor Kevin’s message, THE BASIS OF LOVE, explores how Paul sought to have Philemon do what is right.
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Ripples Of Refreshing
We affect each other. What effect are you having on others? Explore what Paul shows us about Philemon’s effect on other Christians in Pastor Kevin’s message, Ripples Of Refreshing.
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Participation In The Faith
Paul concluded his prayer for Philemon focusing on how there is a connection between our participation in faith and our knowledge of the good in us for the glory of Christ. Consider this passage in Pastor Kevin’s message, PARTICIPATION IN THE FAITH.
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The Place of Prayer
The start of Paul’s prayer in Philemon teaches us a lot about prayer. Pastor Kevin’s message, THE PLACE OF PRAYER, explores how prayer comes from a reality to create a reality by God’s power.
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My Brothers A Keeper
The gospel shifts our hearts from “I’m not my brother’s keeper” to “My brother is a keeper.” Explore what the greeting in Philemon teaches us about relating to each other in Pastor Kevin’s message this week.
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