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Special Message

Philemon: A Framework for Reconciliation

Community Bible Church
June 2, 2019

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by Mike Deguzman

1. Reconciling When I Have Done Wrong – Fix It!

Matthew 5:23-24
Romans 12:18

2. Reconciling When I have Been Wronged – Forgive it!

Galatians 3:26-28
Ephesians . 4:32

3. Reconciling When Others Do Wrong – Referee it!

2 Timothy 4:11

Small Group Questions:

  1. Without gossiping, share examples of times when you were Onesimus, Philemon, and Paul
  2. What is your initial reaction when you have wronged others? Do you tend to shift the blame, justify your wrongs, or humbly repenting? How would you like to start reacting?
  3. What is your initial reaction when you have been wronged by others? How would you like to start reacting?
  4. What practical/biblical steps have you found to be helpful when refereeing the wrongs of others? Do you tend to shy away from getting involved when two Christians are at odds? Why?
  5. How did this week’s sermon encourage you, challenge you, and change you?

Sermon Info

Speaker

Community Bible Church

Date

June 2, 2019

Series

Special Message