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Philemon 1-21 — Charismatic (edgy)

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Philemon 1-21 confronts hype—manifestations without love are spiritual noise—today, not someday.

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Philemon 1-21

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Philemon 1-21 — Black Church (pastoral)

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Philemon 1-21 — Charismatic (edgy)

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