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1 Timothy
Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Introduction To 1 Timothy
Contributed on Aug 1, 2008
Paul writes a letter to his his protégé, young Timothy.
EXTERNALS… if we’re not careful, in our worship and in our fellowship and in our friendships and EVEN in the church… • We’ll focus on externals. What are you wearing? What are you doing? Why aren’t you? Why can’t you? What’s going on? • It so quickly takes us way from love & grace. Gal. ...read more
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2. "Sound Doctrine Matters”
Contributed on Aug 1, 2008
It’s God’s plan to infuse this world with His love and the message of hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
FIRST TIMOTHY is the first of 3 Pastoral Epistles… • Letters written to young pastors serving the Lord through the gifting of ‘Pastor/Teacher’ • In them Paul the Apostle, seasoned in the ministry, is giving direction for the GOALS & GUIDELINES within the Church. • What should the Church look ...read more
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3. "Amazing Grace”
Contributed on Aug 1, 2008
God is rich in GRACE, giving us what we don’t deserve.
NOTE: There are a lot of people out there working in a lot of ways trying to be right with a lot of gods. • Pilgrimages/Passages, Works/ Weariness, Sacrifices/Sorrows. • In every country, on every day… • Man, trying to work his way into favor with God. Many years ago the Grand Rapids Press ...read more
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4. "Amazing Prayer”
Contributed on Aug 1, 2008
PRAYER...our opportunity to talk with the Creator.
Who do you pray for? What grabs your heart in prayer? • Is there a social concern that you’re passionate about? • A ministry direction you’re faithful & fervent in supporting? • Do friends fill up your prayer list? Have a few enemies on it? • Ever pray for governmental leaders? The military ...read more
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5. "Looking For Leaders Pt. 1”
Contributed on Aug 1, 2008
What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader?
What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader? Does He used the same criteria that man often uses? • Is it charisma? Can he hold & influence an audience? • Is it style? Does he “LOOK LIKE” a leader? • Is it his voice? Does he “SOUND LIKE” a leader? • Is it humor? Can he keep them ...read more
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6. "A Good Minister”
Contributed on Aug 1, 2008
To be so nourished and fed in God’s Word so you can instruct, lead, and guide the flock as a pastor.
1. Remember, we’re studying through a note that was written from the aged, the seasoned, a mature Apostle Paul. a. To the young, growing, maturing protégé Timothy. 1 Tim. 3.14-15 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may ...read more
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7. "Relationships In The Family Of God”
Contributed on Aug 1, 2008
The church is a family.
THE CHURCH IS A FAMILY… All of us who trust in Jesus Christ: brothers & sisters in the Lord this morning… • That’s just something you have to get into your mind. • THE CHURCH, THIS CHURCH, ANY CHURCH… is a family! • Now I would say we’re a typical family, a normal family. • Instead of flesh & ...read more
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8. "A Contented Life”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
The treasures of this world don’t last.
1. STUCK! BOUND! ENSLAVED. That’s the life of the man, of the woman, who is DISCONTENT! Just Plain STUCK! a. Have you ever really thought about what a waste of time it is to chase after stuff?! b. The treasures of this world don’t last. c. Jesus said they rust, they get ripped ...read more
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9. "The Pursuit Of Godliness”
Contributed on Aug 8, 2008
Living a godly life.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 6:25-34 & 1 TIM 6 1. This week I read a number of newspaper articles. a. Among them chronicled the different pursuits of man. b. There were those PURSUING the Presidency of the US. c. Those PURSUING of the completion of a giant monument. d. There are those PURSUING ...read more