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SERMON NOTES - AUGUST 9, 2026 PASTOR GEORGE THOMAS
ONE CHAPTER WONDERS #1 (Philemon)
PHILEMON IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PICTURES OF THE GOSPEL
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THE GOSPEL CHANGES OUR IDENTITY (Verses 10-11)
Bible Examples:
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Zacchaeus Luke 19
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Rahab - Known as a prostitute.
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Peter - Known for denying Christ.
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Saul - Known for murdering Christians.
II. THE GOSPEL CHANGES OUR RELATIONSHIPS (Verses 15-16)
Bible Examples:
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Joseph - Forgave his brothers. Genesis 50
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Esau - Embraced Jacob. Genesis 33
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David - Spared Saul. 1 Samuel 24
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Stephen - Prayed for those killing him. Acts 7
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Jesus - Forgave His executioners. Luke 23.
III. THE GOSPEL CHANGES OUR VALUE (Verse 16)
Bible Examples:
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The Good Samaritan
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Woman at the well
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Mary Magdalene
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Blind Bartimaeus
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The thief on the cross.
2 Corinthians 5:17.
People may label us. Jesus renames us.
IV. THE GOSPEL CHANGES WHO PAYS Verses 18-19)
Bible Pictures:
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Isaiah 53:5, ”He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities.”
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Romans 5:8, ”While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
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2 Corinthians 5:21, ”He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us"
V. THE GOSPEL CHANGES THE FUTURE
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Matthew 11:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Jesus removes what we cannot carry.
