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  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 20, 2022
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    Godliness is a necessary condition to enjoy the blessings of the kingdom of God. Every believer must make conscious efforts and discipline to live a godly lifestyle.

    Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 7 - 8 Introduction: - As Christians, our priority must be kept on eternal things which cannot be seen, and not temporal things which are seen. - Paul tells Timothy that the same work and commitment that others put towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pastoral Challenge

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2022
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    Timothy was not technically a pastor; he was actually Paul’s “delegate.” Nonetheless, he approximated the pastoral role in that he was a shepherd. Timothy faced a number of challenges, as do modern pastors who are serious about the Word. Let’s look at a few of them.

    The Pastoral Challenge (I Timothy 4:6-16) 1. At a recent pastor’s retreat each minister in attendance was asked the following question: “How many people does it take to replace a burnt out light bulb?” The answers were as follows. 2.A Reformed Pastor responded, “None. If God wants the bulb ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spirtitual Disciplines: What They Aren't Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022
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    This is the intro to our series on Spiritual disciplines, and we look at what they aren't

    I have a friend who is a personal trainer. And if you are interested in becoming a fitter person, Josh could tell you how to do that. I’m sure you’ve already figured it out, but he’s my friend, not my trainer. But if you wanted to become fitter and healthier, Josh is the guy. And if that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    These Are Those Days

    Contributed by Virgil D Taylor on Nov 3, 2022
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    People of God we're living in a time now that we must recognize every church and ministry is not necessarily of God.

    “These Are Those Days” Scripture: 1 Tim. 4:1-8, 2 Tim. 3:1-7 (Main text) Point#1 (Make sure your lifelines up with the word) Point#2 (Gird up your loins) Point# 3 (There Is hope) Saints of God there are many false prophets in the land! teaching things that are not sound doctrine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Seven Habits For Spiritual Health

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 7, 2022
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    How do believers maintain spiritual vitality and finish well? This message examines seven lifestyle habits that sustain the believer in the long run. Professor Robert Clinton found that only one-third of leaders finish well. These disciplines help us finish well.

    Intro Welcome to this Legacy Ministry College chapel service. We take as our subject today: Seven Habits for Spiritual Health. What are the essentials for a successful life journey in Christ? It is one thing to begin a journey; it is another to finish that journey. To finish and finish well, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2022
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    1 Timothy 4:6-10 shows us the priorities of a good servant of Christ Jesus.

    Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul opened chapter 4 with a discussion about false teachers. Paul wanted Timothy to combat the errors of these false teachers. Paul set down several features regarding the false teachers in verses 1-5. Then Paul went on to tell Timothy that the way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Spiritually Fit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    The sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of spiritual fitness, which is achieved through prayer, scripture reading, and the Holy Spirit, and its benefits for our lives both in the present and in the life to come.

    Good morning, beloved family. How blessed we are to be gathered together in God's house today. I want to talk to you about something we often consider in our physical lives but maybe not as much in our spiritual ones. Fitness. Not the kind that involves dumbbells and treadmills, but the kind that ...read more

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    A Life Worth Following Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 18, 2025
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    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

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    Cultivating Spiritual Disciplines Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
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    Spiritual disciplines are practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth and maturity among believers.

    CULTIVATING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 6:6, Luke 18:1, Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual disciplines are practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reflections From An Old Pastor

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2025
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    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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    Introduction To Spiritual Disciplines Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 9, 2021
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    Week 1 of a new series helping us to grow in Christ through Spiritual Disciplines

    Spiritual Disciplines: Introduction 1 Timothy 4:7-8 John 10:10, 15:5 April 11, 2021 Do you have any bad habits? Is there anything about you that you would like to change? That’s a pretty loaded question. I’m not going to ask the person who is sitting next to you, either! Today and for the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Spiritual Health Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
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    This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 4th sermon in the series, Balanced Living.

    Series: Balanced Living [#4] YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Introduction: As we continue our series on “Balanced Living”, we are going to look at our spiritual health. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 The Bible says that in order to be spiritually fit, we need to exercise ourselves spiritually. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying True In A Time Of Deception

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2025
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    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

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    Training Vs Trying Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022
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    This sermon focuses on the importance of training to be like Christ rather than simply trying to be a Christ, and what it looks like in practical terms.

    Good morning. We are continuing to look at this theme of discipleship. Discipleship at Bellevue Christian Church has been defined as ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. We decided that there are three ways that we become a disciple at Bellevue Christian Church. We gather, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Training Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022
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    The focus of this sermon is to help the congregants get sold on the idea that training is a regular part of the Christian life. It is difficult to engage in any sort of intensive training activity unless you are convinced that there is a need for that.

    Debbie and I were blessed to be able to end our vacation on a seven-day cruise through the western Caribbean. Here is a picture of us enjoying dinner in the ship. It was a very enjoyable time. We actually got to swim with stingrays. But, you know what, all that food and sun and swimming is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church