What Do We Have To Give
Our Brother?
Philemon
INTRO: Philemon the master did not have to do anything
for Onesimus, except exact justice. Paul pled his case for the run-away
slave. I want to look at some things we can do for our "Brother."
What
we need to be - vs. 1-2
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Our brother
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Our dearly beloved
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Fellow-labourer
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Fellow-soldier
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The church
What we need to have 5-6
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Noticeable love 5
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Faith towards Christ 5
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Communication of faith 6
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Acknowledging of every good thing (in
Christ) 6
What we need to cause in others 7-
10
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Great joy 7
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Consolation in our love 7
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Refreshing of saints "hearts" 7
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Confidence by the brethren 8
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Willingness to ask favors 10
What we need to give to others 13-25
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A helping hand 13 - use ILL. 106
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A willing hand 14
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An accepting hand 16
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A forgiving hand 18
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An extending hand 19
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A nurturing hand 22a
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A praying hand 22b
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A respectful hand (salute) 23
Gary Marcum - East 38th Street
Free Will Baptist - 112199am