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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE I. THE GOOD GUYS -- THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN SOUND DOCTRINE FALLS TO DIVINELY APPOINTED LEADERS A. The Responsibility (to Maintain Sound Doctrine) is a Sacred Trust "This command I entrust to you …" speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Its Not About Us Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,211 views

    Although we should not dwell on our past, we ought not forget either. There are those that could benefit from hearing our testimony, we need to share where we were delivered from for the benefit of those that are lost!

    Sermon Title: It’s Not About Us! [2 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12- 20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”, writes Paul in the first chapter of his letter to the church in Rome. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Wrecked Out Faith”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    This sermon takes alook at how to avoid spiritual shipwreck, and what to do in the aftermath of wrecked out faith.

    “Wrecked out Faith” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Intro: Have you ever laid on an inner tube or one of those little floaties on a lake or the ocean? And just laid back closed your eyes and relaxed? The next thing you know the voices and sounds of the beach begin to grow faint and distant. Then when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Spiritual Checks You Can Take To The Bank #1 - The Certainty Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 14,419 views

    The first of a study of Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This one helps us to gain a fuller understanding of God’s grace.

    INTRODUCTION. -- How many of you have ever bought something from a TV commercial? I’ve never been one to do this very much -- partly because I usually missed the type of commercials advertising products (getting a snack); and partly because the products were always too expensive. Then an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Am To Do With My Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,172 views

    What a Christian is to be doing

    Do you have a gourd growing in your life that is taking over and choking the life out of important things? When the things of God do not stir you When the glories of heaven do not interest you When the horrors of hell do not concern you When the peril of the lost doesn’t move you When the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Sail On, Avoid Becoming Shipwrecked"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    Paul needs Timothy. In this message you will find a list of ten rocks to avoid lest you become a shipwreck!

    Text: 1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    Paul never got over Jesus’ choice when instead of sending him to hell, he saved him and put him into his service. Foreknowledge and grace came together when God turned the terrorist from Tarsus into a saintly servant of righteousness.

    Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service; 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. And yet I was shown mercy, because I acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How A Win A War

    Contributed by William Noel on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    Necessary steps in defeating our spiritual enemy, the devil.

    “How To Win A War” I Tim. 1:18-20 Introduction · Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Demastus avatar

    Why The Church Is Important Series

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    Deals with the first chapter of 1 Timothy.

    The Message of the Pastoral Epistles: #2 – Why the church is important. 1 Timothy 1 Introduction: *Truth without love is dogmatism. Love without truth is sentimentality. Speaking the truth in love is Christianity. *As we dive into this series, this first chapter is short…only 20 verses long. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    When confronted with false teaching and legalism, we need to Hold Fast to the Gospel of Grace.

    I Timothy #1 Hold Fast CHCC: April 15, 2007 I Timothy 1 INTRODUCTION: In the early 1900’s this ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for a hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Shipwrecked Faith

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,306 views

    Life is a great journey on which we are in the process of going through. The Christian Life has often been compared to a “race”, a “fight”, a “warfare”, a “journey”, and more.

    SHIPWRECKED FAITH 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, [19] holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Understanding Our Message Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    1st in a series from 1 Timothy. In spite of the world’s conclusion that the church is inneffective, God still calls on today’s believers to "Hold Fast" and rely on His grace.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church: Understanding Our Message (1 Timothy 1:3-20) Introduction (Mention the devotional insert in the bulletin): Years ago the following ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,518 views

    Paul identifies three requirements for leaders who are engaged in fighting the good fight.

    A few moments ago we commissioned this congregation’s Leadership Team. These are people who have accepted the call of God to carry out specific tasks as leaders in the life of the church. There will be new things to consider as they make the transition from serving as board members to members of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Abolishing False Doctrines Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    This is the first in a series of pastoral ideals that Paul gives Timothy regarding the false teachings he would encounter throughout his ministry.

    Abolishing False Doctrines 1 Timothy 1:1-20 I. Preach the Truth (v. 3-7) a. Stop the false teachers (v. 3; Romans 16:17) b. Remember the goal (v. 4-5; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Peter 1:16; Titus 3:9; 2 Timothy 2:23) c. Men who will oppose you (v. 6-7; Titus 1:10-11) II. The Law’s Purpose (v. 8-11) a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Spotting False Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    Paul encourages Timothy to put an end to people who wanted to argue for argument’s sake. It gives us some information on how to spot bad teaching and stand up for what is right!

    Isn’t it great when everything goes well? Especially in churches - it’s a great feeling. But there are times when things aren’t going well at all - and at those times it calls for leaders to step up and for special measures to be employed. That’s the situation faced by Timothy. Timothy was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel