Sermons on 1 Timothy 6:9:

Jesus – An Example Of Tough Love

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 20, 2011

The heart of the gospel message is love but the bulk of the gospel message contains instructions for serving Christ.

JESUS – An Example of Tough Love Illustration “Living in this house is like living in hell,” screamed the young girl as she stamped her feet on the way upstairs to her room. The mother stood looking at her daughter, a hint of tears forming in her eyes. She wanted to run up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Debt, Deliverance And Dignity

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 1, 2008

A message dealing with the disease of affluence and it’s consequences.

Debt, Deliverance and Dignity 1 Timothy 6:5-11; 17-19 An elderly man on a Moped, looking about 100 years old, pulled up next to a doctor at a streetlight. The old fella looked at the sleek shiny car and asks, "What kind of car ya got there, sonny?" The doctor replies, "A Ferrari. It cost half a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-11

Treasure’s Trap Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2010

Stop pursuing wealth, because: such a pursuit has made us (the American Church) sick; it never satisfies; and it is a snare into sin and self-destructive behavior.

Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio, on which he recalled a workshop he conducted at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly pointed toward greed and selfishness as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Really Thankful?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2013

We celebrate Thanksgiving, but do we live it?

Today would be a wonderful day for Americans to take stock of themselves and just count their blessings and then shut up. We are the whiniest bunch of louts to be found. Our poorest are richer than a great many people in the world for indeed I know of very few places in the world where the poor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 10, 2013

The gift of our treasure

1 Timothy 6:6-10 (p. 831) December 15, 2013 Introduction: There is an amazing story in the book of Acts that takes place right after Stephen’s stoning and during the time Saul is persecuting the church. This persecution caused many of the disciples to run for cover, to be scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2014

An examination of the deceitfulness of wealth. Paul warns against succumbing to the pursuit of money.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Generosity Of The Book Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2015

Sometimes people think that that there is no place for talk of money from the pulpit but the Scriptures speak about money, giving and generosity from beginning to end. This message looks at thoughts on generosity from the Book.

This is week two or three of Money Month at Cornerstone, depending on how you count. Two weeks ago we at least gave a nod to the fact that this is the month that we deal with Money at Cornerstone when I preached on A Generous Easter, and then last week was our 20th Anniversary and I preached on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Contentment And Money Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 18, 2015

Better to be content than wealthy, but better yet to be content and good stewards of what God has given us.

Contentment and Money (I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19) 1. Study after study show that the world’s happiest people are not from the richest nations; once basic needs are met, it is more a matter of relationships, family, and thankfulness; the topic most newlywed couples argue over is money. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Atheist: Money Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 10, 2015

Do we really trust in God? Do we really trust in our money? Do we say we believe in God and yet live as though He doesn’t exist? Do we say we trust in God and in His security and yet live as though we trust only in money?

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeschel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: MONEY 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 INTRODUCTION… “In God We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spending - Where Does Our Money Go? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2015

As we discuss spending in this second sermon of the series, we focus on two words "contentment" and "containment."

Introduction: A. The story is told of two friends bumped into each other one day. 1. One of the men looked so sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man asked, “Hey my friend, how come you look like the whole world has caved in?” 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escaping The Debt Trap Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Did you know…  The average family in America carries 9312.00 in credit card debt.  17% of families in America do not have enough money to be able to go just 7 days without a paycheck.  6 out of 10 people will retire with less

“Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Untying The Knot Of Envy Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 5, 2013

The 4th sermon in the series, "Untying What’s Tying You Up", this sermon deals with envy, examining what it is; how the Bible views it; what's at the root of it, and how to get untied from it.

Untying the Knot of Envy Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh May 5, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ATTENTION: Although I have personalized this sermon to suit my style and some of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Love Of Money Really The Root Of All Evil?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be traced back to the almighty dollar? That can't be true, can it? Yes, it is, without exception, absolutely true.

The Authorized Version: For the love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Timothy 6:10a (KJV) A Modern Version: For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. 1 Timothy 6:10a (ESV) Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Contentment Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Being content with finances

Financial Contentment - 1 Timothy 6 - 11/23/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. Today, we finish up with chapter 6. Remember we looked in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Living

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we live as radical disciples of Jesus.

Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 September 16, 2012 A husband and wife decide they’re going to pay off their credit card debt. They owe $15,000 and believe God doesn’t want them to be in debt, so they cut up their credit cards and begin to pay off the $15,000. They will never make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-19

Denomination: Baptist