Decision Day

Speaker: Sam Cassese

Series: Runaway - The Gospel According to Philemon

Passage: Philemon 1:17-25

What if someone else could rewrite your resume? Not your job history—but the story of your life. This week, we reach the epic conclusion of Philemon, where two very different stories collide at the front door, and everything hinges on how one man chooses to respond. It’s a moment packed with tension, grace, and a surprising twist that just might reshape how you see God—and yourself.

Mind Blown

May 18th | Sam Cassese

Philemon 1:8-16

Sermon Series: Runaway - The Gospel According to Philemon

Mind. Blown. This week we hit a moment in the story that is so unexpected, so grace-filled, it’ll make you sit back and say, “No way.” Paul sends a runaway slave back home… with a letter that changes everything. What should’ve ended in chains—or worse—becomes a display of gospel transformation, heart obedience, and God’s unstoppable sovereignty. If you've ever wondered what good could possibly come from your mess and mistakes, don’t miss this.

First Things First

May 11th | Sam Cassese

Philemon 1:1-8

Sermon Series: Runaway - The Gospel According to Philemon

Picture this: A story that can change lives. One meant to be told over and over again—but more than that, a story that, once internalized, can change the trajectory of your entire future.

For followers of Jesus, that’s exactly what the Gospel is. It’s a real-life story that’s more than just something to know; it’s something that shapes how we live—how we treat others, how we invest our time and money, and how we respond when we’re wronged. Jesus’ followers are living proof that this story still changes lives. We see a powerful example of this in the book of Philemon—a story centered around a runaway named

Onesimus. His situation is real, complicated, and full of tension. It had the potential to erupt in drama, pain, and even death. But instead, it becomes a testament to what happens when the Gospel shapes our everyday decisions.

The story of Philemon isn’t just a one-off event; it reflects the Gospel itself. In one way or another, each of us has been a runaway—distancing ourselves from God or wandering down paths that took us far from Him. But the beautiful truth of the Gospel is this: God never stops pursuing us. And when we surrender to that pursuit, our story becomes one worth living and worth telling.