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  • Tyreke Horsford avatar

    Youth Stand Bold In Christ Series

    Contributed by Tyreke Horsford on Mar 11, 2018
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    Youth Minister Struggle and youth Ministers Struggle

    As a Youth Minister In the Caribbean it is very hard to preach the word of God to the type of young people we have in todays generation. the only thing that they have their in minds is their cellar phone. But they dont understand we have been there where they are standing today's as youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Gifted Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2018
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    Are you familiar with Gary Larson's The Far Side? One of his more popular cartoons is "school for the gifted". That's how we can be. God has gifted us but the way we act sometimes you wouldn't know it. We need to make sure we don't bury our talents.

    GIFTED Are you familiar with cartoonist Gary Larson-Far Side. One of his more popular cartoons is "the school for the gifted". [show cartoon]. That's how we can be sometimes, isn't it? God has gifted us but the way we act sometimes you wouldn't know it. Mark's sermon last week featured the parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Set The Example Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2017
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    Our society is pressuring our young people to bow to the idol of tolerance. How do we encourage them to set the example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    Read text, pray Jeff just concluded a series about contending the faith and told me that I could preach on whatever I’d like. As I was considering options for what to preach on a Youth Sunday, I found that today’s text seemed to fit right in with this series, so despite Jeff telling us last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022
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    The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

    IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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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

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Laying On Of Hands Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 10, 2022
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    It’s hard to be offended at someone who has laid their hands on us, prayed over us and blessed us.

    1st Timothy Laying on of hands November 13, 2022 1st Timothy 4:12-14 NIV Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    The Do's And Don'ts Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2022
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    Just like there are many do's and don'ts in life, there are also many do's and don'ts in ministry. In 1 Timothy 4, Paul pointed out to Timothy a number of do's and don'ts of ministry.

    Introduction: A. There are many “do’s and don’ts” in life. 1. When we buy a new product it often comes with important labels that give us do’s and don’ts. 2. Here are a few: a. Do Use Like Regular Soap – I wonder how a person uses irregular soap? b. Do Not Eat Toner – When was the last time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Dos And Don'ts Of Christian Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2022
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    1 Timothy 4:11-16 shows us the dos and don'ts of Christian ministry.

    Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul wanted Timothy to stop the false teaching that was taking place in the churches in Ephesus (1:3-4), and also to teach believers how to behave in the household of God (3:14-15). In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Godly Suggestions For Growing Ministers

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 24, 2022
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     | 2,836 views

    In chapter 4. Paul warns for the coming apostasy in the church. He talks about three classes of ministers: good ministers with persuasive preaching, godly ministers who practiced what they preached, and growing ministers who were making notable progress for the kingdom of God.

    Subject: Godly Suggestions for Growing Ministers Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 “Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. 12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Timothy And Titus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 7, 2022
     | 2,843 views

    Paul's instructions to young pastors

    January 08, 2022 Now to the letters to Timothy and Titus. All three letters were likely written around 65/66 AD Paul was entrusting Timothy, in Ephesus, and Titus, in Crete, with the Gospel that he had sacrificed so much to proclaim. Which brings us to My Favorite Thing About 1st and 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Purity Of The Heart & Holiness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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    Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV)

    Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV) It's amazing how God lines things up. Because I've been thinking about this topic endlessly in the past 6 months. Purity. The further and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Parks avatar

    Ten Commandments For Teens

    Contributed by David Parks on May 3, 2021
     | 7,243 views

    Since Moses came down off the mountain, lists of ten have been popular

    TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR TEENAGERS Text: 1 Tim 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION: 1. Since Moses came down from the mountain with the 10 Commandments, groupings of 10 have been popular 2. For years David Letterman’s nightly feature was a Top Ten List. 3. Today we are going to talk about (Title). 4. Before you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Living A Life Others Look To” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2019
     | 8,736 views

    As one who is seeking to live on purpose for God, I should be concerned that my life draws others to Christ.

    As a follower of Christ, who desires to live on purpose, I want to yield daily to the Holy Spirit, so I might prayerfully look to God’s Word to apply God’s wisdom and walk in God’s will. As one living on purpose for God, I’m concerned about things that concern God, which means I’m concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Snow White Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,686 views

    God calls us to be pure, but is that possible?

    The Bible passage we just read is the verse that our older youth uses to identify themselves. They call themselves the 412 Youth Group (because of I Timothy 4:12) and essentially, they use that verse to declare that they want to be used by God, and they don’t want their AGE to get in the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Spiritual Disciplines Of A Christian Worker Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
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    Every Christian worker must cultivate spiritual disciplines that build character, deepen devotion, and equip them for effective service in God’s kingdom.

    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF A CHRISTIAN WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Key Verse: “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” (1 Timothy 4:15, KJV) Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 26:41; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God