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Desiring God (John Piper) June 9, 2026 11m

Fellow Workers Full of Grace for Philemon: Philemon 23–25, Part 2

Summary

The sermon explores the significance of the greetings at the end of Paul's letter to Philemon, highlighting individuals like Epaphras, Mark, and Luke. The message emphasizes how previous conflicts, like the one between Paul and Barnabas over Mark, can be resolved through forgiveness and reconciliation, mirroring the letter's central theme of Onesimus returning to Philemon as a brother. The practical takeaway is that God can transform relationships and make even those who have previously "deserted" useful through Christ.

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