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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,465 views

    This sermon looks at four facts of Worship. Worship is: 1. Focusing and Responding to GOD 2. Conducted In Spirit and In TRUTH 3. Expected Both Publicly and PRIVATELY 4. A Discipline to be Learned and PRACTICED (Sermon 6 in this series)

    Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Today we are continuing our sermon series: Disciplines Of Discipleship. Our focal verse for this series is from First Timothy chapter four and verse seven. Please follow along with me as I read: “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” 1st Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Fitness Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010
     | 6,807 views

    In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

    Spiritual Fitness A trustworthy statement 08/31/08 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-9 Introduction This morning we have the third lesson drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exposing Myths

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,141 views

    To expose some myths that plagues Christians

    Exposing Myths Purpose: To expose some myths that plagues Christians. 1 Timothy 4:7 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. We’re prone to pick up and pass on myths. I know this because I have an email account. I get about 4 emails a week ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finding A Balanced Life - Solitude An Act Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,736 views

    This sermon looks at Four Benefits of Solitude 1. Helps Me Hear The VOICE Of God 2. Helps Me Build INTIMACY With God 3. Helps Me Express My FAITH In God 4. Helps Me Become SPIRITUALLY Restored (Sermon 7 in this series)

    Finding a Balanced Life – Solitude An Act Of Discipleship Have you ever lost your balance? Have you ever driven a car that had unbalanced tires? I know that I have. One time I went and bought new tires for my car. I had not driven very far when I noticed that something was wrong. The steering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Spritually Fit?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 12, 2009
     | 9,329 views

    This message compares being physically fit with being spiritually fit.

    Are you Spiritually Fit Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:7 Date: 10/11/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: I personally think Paul was a sports fan. He used several sports analogies throughout his writings. For instance: In 1 Corithians 9:24-27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Point Out These Things Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,175 views

    1- Point out the importance of godliness 2- Point out the assistance of exercise 3- Point out the acceptance of salvation

    INTRO. - ILL.- Preacher G. Campbell Morgan who passed away in 1945 once told this story about his granddaughter, Penelope. One day Penelope rushed indoors shouting, “Oh, mama, there’s a big black bear in the backyard!” Her mother said, “You know perfectly well that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
     | 6,494 views

    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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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013
     | 6,334 views

    The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

    THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Win From Within

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,744 views

    Our culture heavily promotes physical training. This morning, you will be encouraged to get involved in spiritual training.

    How do you "win from within"? 1 Timothy 4:7-8: 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discipline Yourself To Be Godly Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,273 views

    Beyond the shores of time and the kingdoms of this world there is a heavenly kingdom. It is the place where God has His great white throne, around which the angels play upon their golden harps and shout, “praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanks and hono

    Discipline yourself to be Godly Bishop M.A. Lalachan “But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;” (1 Timothy 4:7) We are living in a most revolutionary era of world history, when situational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Training

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    What does it mean to "train yourself to be godly?"

    GODLY TRAINING I TIMOTHY 4:7-8 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales, rather, train yourself to be godly. What does it mean to train yourself to be godly? Four words or phrases stand out to me... 1. TRAIN This word speaks of effort, discipline, hard work, dedication. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Davis avatar

    Elements Of Spiritual Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Mar 3, 2014
     | 6,836 views

    What are some of the elements found in a worship service.

    Introduction Part of being led by the Holy Spirit is active participation in weekly worship services. We gather together to sing, play music, pray, give, preach and read Scripture. It is also a time to exercise our Spiritual gifts so that the church can be built up. As a missionary I found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Six "Myths" And "Tales" That Everyone Buys Into Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
     | 5,540 views

    Paul's mention of "myths" and "tales" serves as a springboard for a discussion of six myths/tales that we encounter in our society today.

    The Unexamined Lie: There are “myths” and “tales” we buy into because everyone around us is buying into them. - 1 Timothy 4:6-7. - Talk about (v. 7) the idea of buying into myths that everyone around us does. - Talk about (v. 6) the need to examine even common ideas under the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,123 views

    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Focus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2015
     | 6,179 views

    Old and new ideas constantly circulate and are repackaged; they can distract us from the truth; we must be on-guard or they will slither into our hearts and minds.

    The Right Focus (I Timothy 4:1-13) 1. Not all problems are difficult to solve.. Morris went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got real trouble. Every time I get into bed, I get his weird feeling that there's somebody under it. I look under the bed, to check it out, but then I think there's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible