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  • Germain Brown avatar

    Is It Time? Series

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 8,235 views

    Have you ever wondered if it’s time for you to take the initiative and respond to your calling?

    IS IT TIME? WITH NO DELAY, PLEASE STAND TO YOUR FEET, OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 TIMOTHY. WE’RE GOING TO READ DOWN THE VERSES BEGINNING IN VERSE 1 AND SO FORTH. PLACE CLOSE ATTENTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT GO INTO PROFOUND STUDYING, WE ARE GOING TO BRING UP GOOD POINTS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preach Preacher Preach

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    This is a message that I preached at a preacher’s ordination that can also be used in Preacher’s fellowship meetings or to show forth the role of a preacher.

    PREACH PREACHER…PREACH, PREACH! TEXT: Romans 10:8, 14, 15; 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (Read 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First) W. Max Alderman Statesboro Bible Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: Originally, preaching was called a Gospel talk or literally, a talk about the Gospel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Habits For Growing Christians Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    2nd in a series on Christian Growth

    Reba McEntire is one of the most successful entertainers in country music. One of the reasons for her success is a basic philosophy which motivates her. She says, "One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that you’re never as good as you could be. There’s always room for improvement." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 37,913 views

    1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

    INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Train Yourself To Be Godly

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 34,368 views

    In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

    TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Reminders For The Youth

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,077 views

    Paul gave as some reminders as the guiding principles of the Christian youth.

    Paul gave as some reminders as the guiding principles of the Christian youth. Who is Timothy: -A youth -A believer -A youth leader -A young minister I. DON’ts For the Christian youth A. Don’t live the way of unbelievers - v.7 B. Don’t let anyone look down on you - v.12 II. DO’s For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Command And Teach"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    Paul gives Timothy, and us, several commands for living the Christian life, and several things to teach others about the Christian life.

    “Command And Teach” 1 Timothy 4:6-11 INTRODUCTION: Read Scripture. Paul is writing to Timothy, the young “preacher-boy” – 4:6. I used to be a young “preacher-boy” many years ago … I know a little of what he was going through. NOW … this doesn’t mean that just because you’re NOT a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

    How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Takers Transportation Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    Part one in four part Stewardship Series that looks at the four types of stewards in the church today: Takers, Tippers, Tithers, Trusters

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED STEWARDSHIP SERMON SERIES “THE TAKER’S TRANSPORTATION” I TIMOTHY 4:8 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) 1 Tim. 4:8 (NIV) “FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS, HOLDING PROMISE FOR BOTH THE PRESENT LIFE AND THE LIFE TO COME.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arthur Mathis avatar

    Going To The Gym Series

    Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,867 views

    In part 2 of the introduction of the spiritual disciplines we want to look at first what is discipline as Paul telling Timothy about and secondily we need to set and to see what the goal is that we are striving for in doing the disciplines of a Christian

    Paul was instructing Timothy in how to be a faithful and profitable servant of Jesus Christ. In the first five verses of First Timothy 4 Paul was pointing out to Timothy some of the errors and false teachings or doctrines that was being spread around the church. Then in verse 6, Paul says to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    The Greatest Pursuit

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you go

    I remember my first week at college at KSU. At college, you face many choices. You have to choose a major…you have to choose who you are going to hang out with as friends. You will have to make choices related to time management. You will have financial choices to make…how much money are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Believers We Need To Study The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    Believers we need to study the Word of God

                1st Timothy 4: If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8For ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    The Character Challenge Part I Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    We can never grow beyond our character...

    The Character Challenge (Part 1) Pastor Jeff Christopherson November 28, 2004 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Responsiblity For The Truth Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    # 8 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with Timothy’s charge to stand for the truth.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #8 “The Responsibility for the Truth!” 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Chapter three ends with a reference to the church as “pillar and foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How Godliness Enhances The Value Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,040 views

    Godliness has value for all things.

    "For physical training is of some value, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. THIS IS A TRUSTWORTHY SAYING that deserves full acceptance." GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS. This certiainly is a TRUSTWORTHY TRUTH. It’s absolute ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist