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  • Jonathan Coleman avatar

    Standing Out

    Contributed by Jonathan Coleman on Nov 18, 2012
     | 28,052 views

    A sermon I preached to my youth group regarding the qualities to be an example of believers mentioned in 1st Tim. 4:12. The qualities will help Born-again teenagers, and all who hear, stand out among their worldly peers, while at the same time leading the

    Standing Out Thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. In preparing for this sermon, when considering my audience I found it most appropriate to preach to you tonight from 1st Tim. 4: 12. Let’s go there “Don’t let anyone look down on your because you are young; but be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Battlefield Of Truth Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    If we’re going to save ourselves and our churches from moral ruin, then we must preach, practice, and persevere in God’s Word.

    Several years ago, Art Linkletter had a TV show where he would interview children about various subjects, and those children would say “some of the darndest things,” as the name of the show suggested. There was humor in their statements and sometimes quite a bit of wisdom. Well, this last week, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What’s A Preacher To Do? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 26,775 views

    Christians have all kinds of opinions about what preachers should do in their congregations. But what does God want those who enter the pulpit ministry to focus on? What is the "main thing" that these men should devote themselves to?

    There’s an old saying: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’ll come back to that in a moment. Back in the 1990’s the Indianapolis Pacers Basketball Team had been struggling for more than a decade to be a contender in the NBA. With the exception of a couple of years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    We Are The Example

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    Give consideration to what example you set for the world around you. God has a great plan for His people and for His world; He calls us to show that in our lives, by our words and our actions.

    We Are The Example 08/16/09 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction ILL: Story: Michael Vick Signs Contract With Eagles. Commentators debating the move speak to Vick’s role as an example, with one saying he didn’t consider Vick an example for anyone. And that is what I would like us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013
     | 6,348 views

    The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

    THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,386 views

    In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

    “THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be An Example: Practical Lessons For Parents And Young Leaders 1 Tim 4:12 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,808 views

    set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity

    Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Paul, an elder minister of the Gospel, exhorts Timothy, his young protégé. His advice is intensely practical, and applies to any of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Divine Spark Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,929 views

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts

    How to trigger your spiritual gifts! Sometimes, when you plug an electrical appliance into an outlet, you may notice a small blue spark. In most situations, this is a normal event as the electrons begin to flow into the appliance's power cord. A spark is triggered when the electric field strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Guidelines For Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,055 views

    Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

    Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let No Man Despise Your Youth

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,894 views

    Paul's statement to Timothy was not that Timothy demand respect, but that he earn by setting a example in a number of spiritual disciplines.

    I Timothy 4:12-16 CONTEXT: Throughout this letter, Paul has given Timothy careful instructions about proper worship, qualifications of leaders—both deacons and pastors—the conduct of women in worship, etc. The summation of his letter really begins in chapter 3: 15-16: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Command And Teach These Things Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,804 views

    Command and teach things that affect our lives. 1- Don’t let others look down on you 2- Devote yourself to ministry 3- Don’t neglect your gift 4- Diligence will pay off 5- Doctrine is important

    INTRO.- Command and teach! Strong words. ILL.- It’s been said that it is not the dog’s keen smell or hearing that has endeared him to modern man, it’s his uncomplaining readiness to obey and lavish affection on his human friends. A dog is loyal, loving, and lovable, even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Word Or Two For Believers Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,922 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    A Bold Example Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,136 views

    Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation whether it’s with our homework or our Spiritual lives. The Apostle Paul wrote the following passage of Scripture to his young friend Timothy to encourage him and motivate him to set a good example for the pe

    A-Z of Boldness Bold in our EXAMPLE 1 Timothy 4:12 "12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Blessings

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
     | 4,357 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    A Family Kind Of Place

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 5, 2010
     | 3,820 views

    God is keenly interested in children and in family life. God wants the family to be the true laboratory of life, where family members ... regardless of age ... live, learn, love and grow in the Christian graces.

    The photo that was flashed across the country told the heartbreaking story of an American tragedy. A weary fireman held the limp, lifeless body of a little child. The little girl was killed in the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Her name was Baylee Almon, and she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist