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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Training In Godliness Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,185 views

    Do not forsake your first love for Jesus Christ and so, train for godliness everyday!

    Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4. About 2000 years ago, the Christian Church in Ephesus was growing and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders of today), ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Must Live Godly Lives Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,086 views

    Based 1 Timothy 4:7 - Challenges hearers to understand the components of living a godly life

    “WE MUST LIVE GODLY LIVES” 1 Timothy 4:6-10 FBCF – 6/20/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Shift from corporate emphasis to individual emphasis this morning in “How to Do Church.” EXPLANATION – 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Continuing “How to Do Church” series. Quote from Judah Smith: “The Church isn’t a building. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursue Godliness Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,598 views

    re you working on your own personal spiritual walk with God? Are you training yourself to be more loving, more joyful, more peaceable, more patient, to show more compassion, more humility, to be more self-controlled, more content?

    I want to talk to day about how we can be spiritually healthy. We'll come back to the first few verses later but for now just notice what he says in v6: “6If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Next Super Bowl

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018
     | 4,125 views

    This week we will look at two pieces of Paul's instruction for Timothy's focus.

    Text: 1 Tim 4:6-10, Title: The Next Super Bowl, Date/Place: WHBC, 5/27/18, AM A. Opening illustration: Peyton Manning’s training for football: “I called him the piranha,” Arians said in a statement released by the Cardinals. “I could never get him enough information, whether it was about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Godliness Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019
     | 10,176 views

    “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 and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

    “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 and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Truth Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
     | 6,768 views

    Truth begins and continues with God. It has no end.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH I TIMOTHY 4:1-16 Introduction: Chapter one – the message (proclaim it). Chapter two – worship (participate in it). Chapter three – leadership (provide it). Chapter four – doctrine (protect and promote it). There are some in our congregations who have departed from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set The Example Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,710 views

    Our society is pressuring our young people to bow to the idol of tolerance. How do we encourage them to set the example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    Read text, pray Jeff just concluded a series about contending the faith and told me that I could preach on whatever I’d like. As I was considering options for what to preach on a Youth Sunday, I found that today’s text seemed to fit right in with this series, so despite Jeff telling us last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "i Cant Christian Today"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 28, 2019
     | 2,873 views

    Some days we feel we cant be a Christian because of staff.

    I can’t Christian Today 2Timothy 2:4:6-8, 16-18 1. I can’t do the parenting thing today • I need a break ,This week has been weary some • I have had a terrible week and I can’t parent today 2. I can’t do the exercise thing today, • I can’t Walk that hill today I am terribly tired, My legs ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Do's And Don'ts Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2022
     | 2,447 views

    Just like there are many do's and don'ts in life, there are also many do's and don'ts in ministry. In 1 Timothy 4, Paul pointed out to Timothy a number of do's and don'ts of ministry.

    Introduction: A. There are many “do’s and don’ts” in life. 1. When we buy a new product it often comes with important labels that give us do’s and don’ts. 2. Here are a few: a. Do Use Like Regular Soap – I wonder how a person uses irregular soap? b. Do Not Eat Toner – When was the last time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Godliness Is Profitable In All Things

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Sep 7, 2022
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     | 2,334 views

    Living a Godly life in Christ Jesus is profitable in all things on the earth and in the heavens. We are called to be good stewards of the Kingdom of God and as we work in the Kingdom of God we must be profitable by multiplying the favor and grace of God over all that our hands are spread over.

    SCRIPTURE: 1 TIMOTHY 4:6-11: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy--Stories From My Mom, Clarien Dixon

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 6, 2025
     | 198 views

    This is the eulogy for my mother at a memorial service. I chose to share stories she had given me before she died.

    A Son’s Reflections Of His Mother’s Stories 9/20/2025 I Timothy 4:6-10 Psalm 91 I was going to write a book on some of the stories my mother told me about her life, but since I probably will not get around to doing it, I want to share some of the stories with you. Her mother had 14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life Worth Following Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 18, 2025
     | 231 views

    A good servant of Christ (1) guards the truth, (2) grows in godliness, and (3) lives the Gospel.

    1 Timothy 4:6-16 A Life Worth Following If you are appointed to be a member of the recruitment committee tasked to recruit a pastor for the church, what would be some of the criteria you would look for? • What qualities do you think you will be looking for in the potential candidates? • Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Reflections From An Old Pastor

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2025
     | 172 views

    This message was preached to students at a Legacy Ministry College chapel service. Dr. Tow shares his reflections from 40+ years of pastoring. He shares "5 Things I'm Glad I Did" and "5 Things I Wish I Had Done.

    Welcome to Legacy Ministry Chapel. For those of you who do not know me, I am a Legacy Ministry College board member and have served on the Legacy Ministry faculty. I have been a pastor for over 40 years and am currently teaching doctoral students at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Staying True In A Time Of Deception

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,034 views

    In a world saturated with deception and shifting opinions—even infiltrating the church—believers must stand firm in the timeless truth of God's Word, pursue godliness through disciplined devotion, and anchor their hope in Christ, who alone is the unchanging way, truth, and life.

    Staying True in a Time of Deception 1 Timothy 4:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Immanuel Kant and other constructivists would argue that truth is not something objective, but rather the construction of each person’s mind, shaped by perceptions, experiences, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    Struggling Towards Perfection

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025
     | 323 views

    God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it‟s interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to change. People usually do not change spiritually until a great,

    STRUGGLING TOWARDS PERFECTION 1 Timothy 4:6-16, Acts 24:16 God created us, gave us full freedom to make decisions in this world. Even though sometimes we are like naughty kids, He never rushes to punish us. However, it's interesting that unless we get punished by God, we often forget to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational