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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Chosen By Grace Alone"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 18, 2009
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     | 7,351 views

    All of us could say with Paul, "I was the worst sinner of them all", but God’s grace is greater than all our sin!

    “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. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief; 14 and the grace of our Lord was ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Trustworthy Sayings Of Paul

    Contributed by Tim Carper on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,334 views

    In his writings to the young minister Timothy and to Titus, Paul makes 5 statements which he says is “trustworthy.” Statements in which he feels are important and true.

    In his writings to the young minister Timothy and to Titus, Paul makes 5 statements which he says are “trustworthy.” Statements in which he feels are important and true. Basically Paul is writing to Timothy to give him encouragement and advice in his young ministry. And he says, you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,767 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

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    Freedom For A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,647 views

    John Newton was a sinner. He didn’t deserve to be saved. It was only because of the Amazing Grace of Jesus he had a prayer.

    OPEN: In 1776 the great patriot Thomas Paine, wrote the following words about freedom: “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Shipwrecked Faith

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
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     | 19,260 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

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    A Faithful Saying-2

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    Jesus came to seek and save sinners!! We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus Saves! Jesus Saves! Spread the tiding around: Jesus Saves! Jesus Saves! Bear the news to every land; Climb the steps and cross the waves. Onward! Tis our Lord’s command.

    Faithful Saying-Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings. First Saying-2 Timothy 2:11-14-This is a faithful saying: For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 33 ratings
     | 25,228 views

    Cage fighting is a particularly gruesome way of fighting, and yet Paul used the fighting of his day (more brutal than MMA) to describe Timothy's responsibilities. What could we possibly learn from MMA that could make us better servants of Christ?

    How many of you know the meaning of these letters used to describe a sporting event: MMA? (Mix Martial Arts). It’s kind of like boxing where the contestants not only hit each other with their fists, but also with their feet and knees and elbows. It’s also called “Cage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Your Conscience And The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 25, 2013
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     | 27,535 views

    God has given every one a conscience, but it can only be reliable when it is submitted to the rule and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our conscience is like a clock which only work correctly if it has been previously set correctly.

    Study Text: 1 Timothy 1: 18 - 20 Introduction: - When you're tempted to do the wrong thing, do you listen to your conscience or do you just ignore it and keep going? - How can people commit horrible crimes if they have a conscience? What is our conscience, according to the Word of God? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Does God Benefit From Saving People By Grace? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 25, 2014
     | 3,317 views

    A look at why God saves by grace and how that should impact what the church looks like.

    - The "reverses the line" story off Preaching Today. “FOR THAT VERY REASON”: Grace “reverses the line.” - 1 Timothy 1:16. - This verse continues with the thought from verse 15 that we discussed last week: that Paul considered himself the worst of sinners. - The overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Could Paul Be The ‘world’s Biggest Sinner’ When He Was So Religious? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2014
     | 4,219 views

    A look at how the greatest evil is often wears religious clothes and how we can avoid having that happen in our lives.

    A QUESTION: How could Paul be the “world’s biggest sinner” when he was so religious? - 1 Timothy 1:15. - This passage is interesting and sets up an obvious question: if Paul was so religious and so focused on pleasing God, how could he have been the world’s biggest sinner? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can My Life Shine More Glory On God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 19, 2014
     | 4,280 views

    A look at why God desires to be glorified as well as how we can do more of that.

    DOES GOD WANT GLORY? Yes, not because He has low self-esteem, but because He wants us living for what matters most. - 1 Timothy 1:17. - John 8:50, 54; John 13:31; John 17:4-5. - There are numerous passages that speak of the importance to God of receiving glory. (See the John passages.) - Why? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Things God Has Prepared For Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2014
     | 13,833 views

    A look at five things that God has prepared for us.

    - There is a late scene in “Searching for Bobby Fischer” where the protagonist sees far enough ahead on the chess board that he sees he’s going to win. He graciously offers a draw, but the other player thinks he’s in the superior position. (You can find this scene by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Am I Surrounded By Problem People And Problem Situations? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 23, 2014
     | 5,277 views

    A look at the call to "fight the good fight."

    FIGHTING: You were made to take ground. - 1 Timothy 1:18b – “fight the good fight.” - It’s a fight. It’s a battle. - You are a warrior, a soldier. - This is a spiritual battle rather than a physical ground, but that doesn’t change the need to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Paul’s Resume

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2015
     | 8,081 views

    Have you ever met someone or know someone and you heard about a position they have or was offered. And you wondered how in the world did they get that position? They don’t seem to have any qualifications for that position!

    1 Timothy 1-12-17- And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Chief

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2015
     | 4,239 views

    And if God can do that, then what can he do with your life?

    1 Timothy 1-12-17- And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist