The Sovereign Separation

 Philemon 1:15–16

 

Onesimus escape was _____________ 15 For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while

Perhaps God was ______________

There was a __________ ___________ for this separation        

___________________ Onesimus to the Lord …that you would have him back forever

Onesimus is going ___________ to _______________

Onesimus is going ___________ to _______________

 

______________ set Onesimus free 16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave

Paul suggested Onesimus was ____ ____________ a slave

Paul suggested Onesimus was _______ ________ a slave

 

Onesimus had no more need to _______…a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord

Onesimus had a ______________ change

_______ sees ____________ as a brother

_______ wants _____________ to see Onesimus as a brother

The Reluctant Farewell

 Philemon 1:12-14

 

Returning Onesimus was _________ for Paul

              12 I have sent him back to you in person, that is, sending my very      heart

             

Paul sent ____________ back

Paul sent his ________ back

 

Returning Onesimus was ___________ for Paul

13 whom I wished to keep with me, so that on your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the gospel;

Paul wanted to __________ Onesimus

Paul ____________ from Onesimus

The kingdom ____________ from Onesimus

 

Returning Onesimus was __________ for Paul

14 but without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your goodness would not be, in effect, by compulsion but of your own free will.

 

Paul wanted Philemon’s ____________

Paul wanted Philemon’s _______________

Listen Up! Workshop

 

Effective Listening

Importance of listening

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Section 1 - Listen for Clarity

Listening Skill: Listen for Clarity

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Effective Listening Principle: Take the Initiative

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Effective Listening Principle: Give Attention

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Section 2 - Listen for Understanding

Listening Skill: Listen for Understanding

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Effective Listening Principle: Stop Talking

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Effective Listening Principle: Remove Distractions

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Section 3 - Listen for Feelings

Listening Skill: Listen for Feelings

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Effective Listening Principle: Allow Emotion

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Effective Listening Principle: Allow Silence

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Section 4 - Listen Non-defensively

Listening Skill: Listen Non-defensively

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Effective Listening Principle: Withheld Judgment

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Effective Listening Principle: Be Patient

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Section 5 - Listen with the HeaRT

Listening Skill: Listen with the Heart

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Effective Listening Principle: Keep Confidences

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Effective Listening Principle: Avoid Advice and Problem Solving

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Effective Teamwork

What is a team?

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Five dysfunctions

Dysfunction #1: Absence of Trust

The fear of being vulnerable with team members prevents the building of trust within the team.

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Dysfunction #2: Fear of Conflict

The desire to preserve artificial harmony stifles the occurrence of productive ideological conflict.

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Dysfunction #3: Lack of Commitment

The lack of clarity or buy-in prevents team members from making decisions they will stick to.

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Dysfunction #4: Avoidance of Accountability

The need to avoid interpersonal discomfort prevents team members from holding one another accountable.

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Dysfunction #5: Inattention to Results

The pursuit of individual goals and personal status erodes the focus on collective success.

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It’s All in the Approach

 Philemon 1:8-11

Paul could ________ Philemon to comply based on __________

8 Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper,

Paul reminded Philemon of his _________

Paul challenged Philemon to do the _______ ________

Paul chose to _____ Philemon to comply based on _______          

9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

Paul changed his ________

Paul chose to focus on ______

Paul _______ for Philemon’s agreement

Paul reminded Philemon of his ___________

 

Paul has a _________ __________ with Onesimus

10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, 11 who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me.

Onesimus was like a _____ to Paul

Onesimus was ________ of Paul’s ministry

Onesimus was a ____________ man

Onesimus left home __________

Onesimus will return home __________

Remember Those Days

Pastor Scott Price

 Esther 9:28

 

 

Some days should be ________________

               So, these days were to be remembered…

 

Some days should be _____________

…and celebrated throughout every generation, every family, every province and every city…

 

Some memories should never _________

…and these days of Purim were not to fail from among the Jews, or their memory fade from their descendants.

Setting the Stage

Taught by Scott Price

 Philemon 1:4-7

 

Paul shows ________ _________________ for Philemon

I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayer

Philemon was a _______ _____ of Paul’s prayer life (Luke 18:1)

because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints.

Philemon had a __________ that ____________ him (Acts 11:22)

Philemon’s reputation was a ______ _____

Paul ___________ ____________ in Philemon’s ministry

and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake.

Paul is interested in ____________ (1 Cor. 16:8–9)

Paul is interested in the ____________ ________

Paul is interested in ____________ ____________ (Acts 9:36)

Paul ____________ Philemon of the _________ of his ministry

For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Paul has __________ __________ from Philemon’s ministry (1 Timothy 6:15–16)

Because the _______ has _________ from Philemon’s ministry (Matthew 11:28)

Please join us today as Pastor Scott Price teaches out of Philemon.

October 28, 2018

May I have Your Attention Please?

 Philemon 1–3

 

Paul approached Philemon with __________

1a)Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother to Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker…

Paul approached Philemon as a __________, not a _____________

Paul approached Philemon as a ________, not a ______________

Paul included those with shared ___________________

1b)…and Timothy our brother…2) and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:

Paul included ____________

Paul included the ___________

Paul included the ___________

Paul framed his request in the proper ____________

3)Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul’s request is based on uncommon _________

Paul’s request is based on uncommon _________

Welcome Scott Price as he teaches us out of Psalm 51

 

A Call to Purity 

 Psalm 51

 

David Sought God’s _________

           Psalm 51:1a           

 

David Sought God’s __________

           Psalm 51:1b–2

           Psalm 51:7

 

David __________________ His Sin

          Psalm 51:3–5

 

David Understood God Wanted _____________

          Psalm 51:6

 

David Sought God’s _________________

          Psalm 51:8–10a

 

David Sought ________________

         Psalm 51:10b–12

 

David Sought to be _______________ Again

          Psalm 51:13–15

 

David Sought True ______________

          Psalm 51:16–19

Welcome Scott Price as he teaches us out of Habakkuk.

 

Always Rejoice

Habakkuk 3:17–19

 

Believers Experience Ups and Downs

17 Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And              the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off           from the fold And there be no cattle in the stalls

What do you do when your very _____________ is threatened?

Look to ______

Look to ________

Don’t miss the _______________ between America and Judah.

Relative ________

Unprecedented ____________

Judah’s path doesn’t have to be our path.

What __________ can one person have?

Believers Trust in the Trustworthy

18 Yet I will exult in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.

Through any situation, there is reason to _______

Our God is _______________ over His enemies

Through any situation, there is reason to ________

Our God is _______________ above all others

Through any situation, God is Mighty to _______

Our God is the God of ____________

Believers Triumph Through Surrender

19 The Lord God is my strength, And He has made my feet like hinds’ feet, And makes me walk on my high places. For the choir director, on my stringed instruments.

Our ______________ isn’t of our own making

Our __________ isn’t of our own making

Our __________ isn’t of our own making

Please join Scott Price teaching on The Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26).

Originally preached on October 7, 2018

The Last Supper

Mark 14:12-26

Our God is a God of Preparation

Mark 14:12-16

The Old Testament documents the preparation of the ________ for a savior.

_______ the _________ prepared the way of the Lord.

Jesus is preparing a place for believers to ______ __________

John 14:2

You and I need to prepare our ___________ to see ________.

Psalm 78:7-8

The Lord’s Supper is for believers only

Mark 14:17-18

One of Jesus closest followers was identified as His true _______

Jesus Last Supper was reserved for true __________

John 13:30

The Lord’s Supper is a time for Examination

Mark 14:19–21

The disciples began to _________ themselves

We need to ____________ ourselves

1 Corinthians 11:26–31

The Lord’s Supper has two distinct elements

The bread

The Cup

The Lord’s Supper ends with Celebration and Mission

Mark 14:26

After this celebration, the _______ was not over rather had just begun.

In a few days, the disciples became the greatest _________ ______ the world has ever seen.