Sermons on 1 Timothy 4:7-1:8:

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022

This first talk in a short series is about Liberal Theology and beliefs. The Church is under the greatest attack since the early times with so much denial in an already evil world, also the enemy of the Church. Liberal thinking of denial and rejection is entering the churches.

LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 1 There is a collection of messages I did with our small church fellowship 7 years ago on the matter of Liberal Theology. Some dangerous ideas and teaching were surfacing among churches (including social aspects), here nationally, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Peter 3:3-7, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Acts 17:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:14, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 4:10-11, Psalm 91:11, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Acts 3:22, Luke 24:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be An Example

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus. He was probably between 30 and 40 years old, and he had a problem. The elders in leadership at the church were all over 40 years old, and were not taking Timothy seriously because of his age. Paul’s advi

BE AN EXAMPLE Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction: •Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus •Timothy was probably between 30 and 40 years old •Elders in leadership, all over 40 years old, not taking Timothy seriously •Paul’s advice: earn their respect by being an example in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Joy In A Post-Traumatic World - Philippians 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 27, 2022

We know that God speaks through His word. But then God does use other ways to speak to us, doesn't He?

Have you ever experienced that time when you felt like you knew what you wanted to do? It seemed like the right thing to do. But then what happened? It got shut down. We sometimes say God closed the door or something like that. And I'm talking about big decisions. Maybe you were thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Empowerment (Part 1)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Divine empowerment refers to the supernatural enablement given by God to fulfil His purpose and walk in victory.

DIVINE EMPOWERMENT (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31, Zechariah 4:6, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 24:49 INTRODUCTION: Divine empowerment refers to the supernatural enablement given by God to fulfil His purpose and walk in victory. Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evil Angels (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Angeology".

EVIL ANGELS (Part 1) It is believed that all angels were originally created without fault and like Adam in the Garden were placed on some sort of probation. They were theologically, during this time, posse non pecarre (able not to sin). But the probation period ended when Heaven¡¦s chief ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living By The Word Of God #1 Series

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 10, 2024

As followers of Jesus Christ, we know that the Word of God is essential for wisdom, direction, spiritual nourishment and power for life and ministry. Developing an ongoing habit of ‘feeding on the Word’ can be challenging, but it is as important to our spiritual life as ‘eating’ is to our physical.

SOURCE OF TRUTH & WISDOM 1. Truth: The Word of God is the inspired Word of God and is Ultimate Truth • All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Foursquare

Preaching From Philippians #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

In Paul’s writings, his greetings varied from church to church. He made the greetings fit the church he was addressing and the things he wanted to talk about.

For example, when he wrote to the Corinthians he stated that he was an Apostle in his greetings. Look at 1 Cor. 1:1 “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother.” He did not mention that he was an Apostle in his address to the Philippians! He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Kept By The Power Of God - 1 Peter 1:4-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

Not only is our inheritance kept for us, we are kept for it.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Blocks Of Love

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Paul gives Timothy three building blocks we need to truly love one another with agape love.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014

Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On What Counts Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

The major threat facing the church is False Teaching. So Paul encourages Timothy to concentrate on what matters most.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder what you think the greatest threat facing the church is? Secularism and the push to privatize religion? The rise of militant atheism that’s always ready to attack Christianity? Perhaps it’s young people with their lack of respect? Or old people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Anglican

"Sail On, Avoid Becoming Shipwrecked"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 1, 2003

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To A Happy Life

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007

Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Methodist