The Impact of Conversion

A new MP3 sermon from Knock Free Church is now available on SermonAudio.com with the following details:

Title: The Impact of Conversion
Subtitle: Philemon
Speaker: James Maciver
Broadcaster: Knock Free Church
Event: Sunday Service
Date: 11/15/2015
Bible: Philemon 1-20
Length: 37 min. (64kbps)

Overview: 1. CONVERSION PRODUCES CHRISTIAN CHARACTER---a- Philemon - converted through Paul-v.19b--- v.4-5-faith and love towards Jesus and saints---- v.6-7-had impact on whole Xian community---- resulted in Paul's -joy and comfort----b- Onesimus - changed from -useless- to -useful-----c- Paul - attitude to ----2. CONVERSION POSTIVELY AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS---a- Paul - Philemon - v.1-2 - -beloved...worker---- v.8-9- could order him but appeals -for love-s sake----- our attitude and action is to be 'for love-s sake-------b- Philemon - Onesimus - the letter is about reconciliation--- a test for Philemon--v.16- - he is now to treat Onesimus as a -brother----- this will involve forgiveness--- so he must really welcome him---- this also shows the power of the gospel to restore social order-