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Keeping What God Has Entrusted Unto Us
Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. Doctrine Is Important
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is intended to help us understand doctrine is important and that how we understand the doctrines of the Bible influences how we live.
DOCTRINE IS IMPORTANT 1 Timothy 1:3-5 INTRODUCTION: A. We live in troublesome times: not just as a nation but as the church 1. People are asking all kinds of questions: a. Is Jesus the only way to heaven? b. Are tongues still operable? c. Are heaven and Hell real ...read more
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2. The Good Use Of The Law
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message aims to show us the right use of the law and encourages us to use it properly.
Good Use Of The Law 1 Timothy 1:5-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Video Illustration B. As you where watching the video, what were you thinking? 1. What where you thinking about the Law? I’m talking about the 10 Commandments? 2. Consider this: a. Addressing a national seminar ...read more
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3. The Wonderful News Of Amazing Grace
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
The purpose of this message is to help us understand the grace of God and lead those who have not been saved by grace to Christ for salvation.
The Wonderful News Of Amazing Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 INTRODUCTION: A. Two weeks ago we looked at the Good Use of the Law 1. Can you remember the three things the law does when it is used lawfully? a. Reveals condemnation of the sinner b. Brings conviction of sin to the ...read more
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4. War A Good Warfare
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is intended to alert us to the fact of spiritual warfare and give us information that wll help us in our spiritual battles.
War A Good Warfare 1 Timothy 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Our passage for this morning reads, This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some ...read more
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5. A People Of Prayer
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is meant to enlighten us to our responsibility to pray for our leaders, as well as for all men, and enocurage us to get started on it right away.
A People Of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. I hope you have been able to keep up with this series from 1 Timothy. 1. In finishing chapter one we have looked at the reason for Paul’s writing this letter. 2. Some folks in leadership positions had forsaken the ...read more
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6. Proper Attitude And Order In The House Of God
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is designed to encourage us to live and worship in a holy manner and to submit ourselves to God's created order of all things.
Proper Attitude and Order In the House Of God 1 Timothy 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: A. As we begin this morning let me take a couple of minutes and do a recap of where we have been 1. Paul wrote this letter to a “son in the faith” to encourage and exhort him in the ministry he had ...read more
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7. Leadership Integrity
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is meant to teach us the qualifications of pastors and deacons and what it could mean for our lives.
Proper Order In the House Of God – Leadership Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We all like order – howbeit, maybe not the same order 1. Take Denise and I for example: if it can be done in more than one way – we will do it differently a. Making a ...read more
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8. The House Of God
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is intended to teach us about the concept of "The House Of God" and sho us the importance of attending corporate worship.
The House Of God - 1 Timothy 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Timothy Dwight was president of Yale University from 1795-1817 1. He is known for many things, such as having received a doctorate from both Princeton and Harvard, but R. Kent Hughes and Brayn Chapell bring out two other interesting ...read more
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9. A Life Of Godliness
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is intended to help us see the need for a life of godliness that will keep us safe from false doctrine and provide us with spiritual fruit for both now and eternity.
A LIFE OF GODLINESS 1 Timothy 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Picture this: 1. You are driving down the highway and you spot what looks like a deer off to the right side of the road, fairly close 2. As you look harder you realize that it is a herd of deer and you begin to count: 1, 2, ...read more
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10. A Word Or Two For Believers
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is intended to help us realize that a lot is expected of God’s children and we need to know and work on those expectations to please our Lord.
A WORD OR TWO FOR BELIEVERS 1 Timothy 4:12-16 INTRODUCTION: A. God’s timing is always so good. 1. Take for instance our current passage from the book of 1 Timothy. 2. 1 Tim. 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in ...read more
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11. Serving For The Lord's Sake
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is intended to help us have a biblical outlook concerning our place of employment and know how to serve the Lord in our work place.
SERVING FOR THE LORD’S SAKE 1 Timothy 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: A. 97,760 1. 97,760 – that’s a big number 2. Many would like to see that on their year’s end W-2 3. Many would like to see that in their pockets right now 4. 97,760….that’s an ...read more
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12. Subduing The Materialist Monster Inside Us
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is intended to help us get a grip on our materialistic tendencies and live for the glory of God.
SUBDUING THE MATERIALIST MONSTER INSIDE US 1 Timothy 6:6-11 & 17-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Oh how we love things! 1. The newest and brightest – I can’t wait! a. The I-phone I got to have it. b. The new I-pad coming out, it is a must. c. Nintendo 3DS, Oh ya! 2. ...read more
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13. Fight The Good Fight Of Faith
Contributed on Apr 11, 2011
This message is designed to encourage us to live for the Lord in every aspect of our lives and do so in such a way as to bring glory to God.
Fight The Good Fight Of Faith, 1 Timothy 6:11-16 & 20-21 INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul writes For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph ...read more
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14. Church Maintenance
Contributed on Jun 29, 2011
This message is designed to help us understand how God expects us to maintain relationships within the family of God.
CHURCH MAINTENANCE 1 Tim 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION: A. Maintenance can be a hard thing to do. 1. It is easier to buy something new, but eventually you have to do maintenance on it. 2. There are basically two types of maintenance: a. Preventive – this maintenance is do to ...read more