Sermons on 1 Timothy 4:1-14:

Setting An Example Through Our Speech

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 5, 2007

Setting an example through our speech

Title: Setting an example through our speech Text: 1 Timothy 4:12; Matt 5:18 1TI 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. Introduction Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down at his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being An Example In...

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Aug 6, 2007

This sermon explores the five areas that the Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to set a good example for others to follow.

Title: Being a good Example Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Date: 8/5/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Tomorrow is the first day of School in Simpson, County, and I know everyone is excited about that. But those of you who are parents know some children need a little extra ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Making Space For God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The church too often has reduced following Jesus and growing in your faith to doing: pray, worship, get in a Bible study, give, serve and witness. But to follow Jesus is as much about being in a relationship with Jesus, as it is about doing the things of

Making Space for God
 1 Timothy 4:7 (Phillips Translation)

 To say that our nation is caught up in a fitness craze is an understatement and this time of year New Year’s Resolutions abound with losing weight and lifestyle changes. How many of you have made New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

Training In Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011

As believers, our first priority is to become like Christ. This mean to enter a "training program" which focuses on the right outcome. This message offers misconceptions and marks of godliness.

Training in Godliness 1 Timothy 4:6-10 * For people who have met Christ, one of the priorities is to become ‘like’ Him. When person begins to live like Christ we have a couple of terms for it which are ‘Christlikeness’ or ‘godliness’. In scripture the term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Godliness will bless us.

BLESSINGS 1Ti 4:7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1Ti 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1Ti 4:9 This is a faithful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exercising Towards Godliness

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Godliness is not something that happens over night. It takes work and discipline. It takes exercise!

Do you remember the last time you left a service all fired up to change? You were determined to be different. "This time," you said, "I mean it; I am going to become the person that God wants me to be!" "No Really! I'm going to change! I won't give in to that temptation. I will read my Bible every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doctrinal Drift Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2013

We who follow Christ are to exhibit a godly response to doctrinal drift in these later days.

“The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Departure From The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2013

Apostasy is an ongoing threat to the faithful. It is a process rather than an event.

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Resolutions For Christians

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 31, 2011

Improving ourselves in a self-focused way is not necessarily bad but it must come second to improving our relationship with Jesus.

CHRISTIAN NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WORLDLY RESOLUTIONS We are at the transition point between the end of one year and the beginning of a new year. What happened in the old year, good or bad, is done and we cannot change it; we simple must live with the results of the past. In living with the past, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

A Life Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us see the need for a life of godliness that will keep us safe from false doctrine and provide us with spiritual fruit for both now and eternity.

A LIFE OF GODLINESS 1 Timothy 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Picture this: 1. You are driving down the highway and you spot what looks like a deer off to the right side of the road, fairly close 2. As you look harder you realize that it is a herd of deer and you begin to count: 1, 2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Or Two For Believers Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us realize that a lot is expected of God’s children and we need to know and work on those expectations to please our Lord.

A WORD OR TWO FOR BELIEVERS 1 Timothy 4:12-16 INTRODUCTION: A. God’s timing is always so good. 1. Take for instance our current passage from the book of 1 Timothy. 2. 1 Tim. 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Fitness Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Spiritual Fitness A trustworthy statement 08/31/08 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-9 Introduction This morning we have the third lesson drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Towards Spiritual Fitness

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jun 9, 2018

Spiritual growth requires effort and diligence, and it takes time. It’s not a one shot deal. There’ll be constant battles. But just like physical fitness, you’ve gotta keep getting back out there, and start back working out, your body, mind and soul.

Do you ever feel like you’re slipping with your faith? You just can’t seem to keep steady with doing what you know it takes to be a good Christian. You just can’t be that perfect projection of what’s perceived to be the “perfect Christian”. Well believe me, true spiritual growth requires effort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

The Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 16, 2016

The ministry of the Church must consist of individuals who possess a genuine divine call and direction, as well as adequate preparation, and they must have the undivided support of their congregations and church leadership.

The Good Minister of Jesus Christ Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 6 – 16 6 You've been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the Christians there, and you'll be a good servant of Jesus. 7 Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

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

Scripture: Acts 17:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Isaiah 57:21, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 10:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational