Calvary Baptist Church | Dothan, Alabama

Can God’s grace really change a person?In Philemon 8–17, we see the transforming power of redeeming grace through the story of Onesimus—a man who was once considered “useless,” but through Christ became useful, faithful, and changed. Paul’s appeal to Philemon shows that grace not only changes who we are; it changes how we respond to others.This message challenges us to consider two questions: Where is God’s grace changing me, and how should the grace I have received shape the grace I give to others? Real grace makes us different people who treat people differently because of Christ.

Refreshing Fellowship - Philemon v.1-7Sunday Morning WorshipDr. Paul ThompsonSeptember 13, 2026Notes | https://calvarydothan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026_09_13_1.pdf

In the closing verses of Colossians, Paul introduces us to ordinary people whose lives show us the kinds of people God uses. This message challenges us to be dependable, transformed by grace, committed to prayer, willing to sacrifice, faithful with what God has given us, and determined to finish well.The question is simple: Do you want to be used by God? Faithfulness begins by treasuring Christ above everything else and placing our lives, gifts, resources, and opportunities in His hands.

Sunday Morning Worship at Calvary Baptist Church