Sermons on 1 Timothy 1:1-5:21:

Father's Day

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his suffering.

FATHER'S DAY 1 Timothy 2:8 A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his suffering. Finally, at 4:00 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Show Yourself An Example Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010

As the body of Christ, believers must show Christ to the world by being examples.

Show Yourself an Example 02/17/08 PM Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction This morning our Brother Ron presented a lesson on “The Race” taken from the text of Hebrews 12. He made us aware of many things concerning this race of which every believer is a participant. He made us aware that we are in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is For Sinners

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2009

A textual sermon on 1 Timothy 1:15 (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

Christmas is for Sinners 1 Timothy 1:15 Introduction: From Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol we read about Ebenezer Scrooge. “Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grind-stone, Scrooge! A squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous old sinner!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Error Message

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 27, 2009

The Word contains many warnings that we must watch our life and doctrine closely.

Error Message TCF Sermon April 19, 2009 Anyone who has used a computer has seen something like this. It’s called an error message. Error messages usually come at the most inopportune times – just when you don’t need such distractions. There are all kinds of error messages, related to almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Don’t Want To Be Bitten, Don’t Pet The Beast

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2009

Modesty in women’s dress is no accident. It is the result of training and adherence to biblical standards of decency in order to strengthen the witness of women.

“Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.”[1] A 54-year-old British woman tried to pet a lion in the El Arca wild animal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing Myths

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 7, 2009

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Other

"Are You Too Sinful To Be A Christian?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2010

Have you ever felt as if you were too sinful to be a Christian? Kinda like, all these other shiny-happy people have it all together, but me?

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “Are You Too Sinful to be a Christian?” By Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, tn Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The reports reached the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Code Of Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 10, 2010

In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Code of Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-12

Love And Law Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 15, 2010

If we want to make a real difference in people’s lives, then we must emphasize love, not law.

This last week, I came across a website that cataloged what they called “The Best Church Bulletin Bloopers.” They are sentences that actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services. Here are just a few of them: Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Good Fight Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 27, 2010

We fight the good fight against those forces that would destroy our fellowship with gratitude, humility and faith.

Ruth Bell Graham tells this story about her son Franklin: Franklin was sleeping on the front porch with his cowboy boots and toy gun. We were having problems with some polecats (skunks), and Franklin told me not to worry because he had a gun. “Franklin, it’s just a toy gun,” I said. “That’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Top Priority Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 3, 2010

The top priority of the church is prayer. More than anything else, we must pray for people’s salvation. Pray that they come to the Father through Jesus, the Son, and pray that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Loving Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010

In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Eternity Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 26, 2010

God wants both men and women to wear holiness and peace to church.

Norma Lauby, of La Mesa, California, was browsing in the ladies’ department one day with her son who was just learning to read. Trying to read all the signs he could, he came upon one in the maternity department. “Look, Mom!” he said excitedly as he pointed at the sign. “They’re even making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Body Behavior

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2010

Paul told Timothy in 1Timothy 3:15, “I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household.” Proper church behavior includes Accountability, Compassion, and Transparency.

Body Behavior: How to Act in God’s Household 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Introduction: Paul told Timothy in 1Timothy 3:15, “I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God's household.” While there are right and wrong ways to act when attending church services, Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Two B Successful Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 3 of the series deals with boundaries and balance as necessary ingredients to Christian success.

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 3 – Two B Successful I Timothy 3:1-13 We started a couple of weeks ago talking about this idea of success in Christian living. We talked last about redefining the idea of success, beginning to measure success not as the world does but by a new set of measures. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: *other