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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Man Of God ( Short Homily )

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 159 ratings
     | 57,965 views

    Timothy is called a "Man of God". What are the attributes of a "Man of God"? Updated January 2020.

    Paul gave counsel to Timothy: ...... Keep a close watch on yourself". (1Timothy 4:16) While caring for the needs of his people, ....Timothy needed to care for himself.... as well. The false teachers ....were men of the world, ....but Timothy ... was a....... "man of God." This ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Ninety Percent Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    Do not crave for what you do not have (principle of contentment). Save faithfully and spend wisely (principle of prudence). Give generously and share your blessings (principle of giving).

    In the last session, we talked about money - the TRUST fund – what God has entrusted to us. Everything belongs to Him but He has given us money as a trust in this life. • We talked about the tithe – 10% of what we have. God wants us to RETURN to Him as a way of honouring His ownership over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gr3ed Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 22, 2008
     | 3,801 views

    When people think about greed, a lot of us picture Scrooge. But this an extreme picture. The truth is none of are immune to the effects of greed that runs rampant in our culture. We look at the manifestation of greed and how to deal with it.

    SE7EN: GR3ED 1 Timothy 6:6-12 May 18, 2008 True or false. The bible says that money is the root of all evil. Who votes for true? False? It is false. The bible says (and this is our passage of focus today) that the love of money is the root of evil. The love of money is also known as greed. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seek The Greater Gain

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    Are you a malcontent or contented with godliness.

    1Tim 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Is it just me or do others seem to find that whenever you go to the refrigerator what you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Satisfied

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 23, 2013
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     | 4,826 views

    Looking out for number one is not always the best idea. Let God look out for you. He has the best in mind for us if we can only accept that He knows best. Beware of self-deceit.

    NEVER SATISFIED This could be the slogan of those who persist in following the deceitful lust of the flesh. Reaping what we Sow, even when it is done in Deceit. 1 Tim. 6:6-8 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 6 Pero gran ganancia es la piedad con contentamiento. (RVG04) 7 For we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You Really Thankful?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2013
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     | 4,132 views

    We celebrate Thanksgiving, but do we live it?

    Today would be a wonderful day for Americans to take stock of themselves and just count their blessings and then shut up. We are the whiniest bunch of louts to be found. Our poorest are richer than a great many people in the world for indeed I know of very few places in the world where the poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 10, 2013
     | 5,680 views

    The gift of our treasure

    1 Timothy 6:6-10 (p. 831) December 15, 2013 Introduction: There is an amazing story in the book of Acts that takes place right after Stephen’s stoning and during the time Saul is persecuting the church. This persecution caused many of the disciples to run for cover, to be scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Te Apuesto

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 24, 2011
     | 2,119 views

    Principios claves relacionados con el apostar

    ¿Debes Apostar? Hay ciertas preguntas que son difíciles de contestar. El corazón del creyente siente que algo no está bien, pero no puede dar una respuesta absoluta. Sí es verdad que no hay un versículo específico que menciona el vicio de apostar. Pero puede decir lo mismo de los cigarros, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Wall Street Occupies Me! Series

    Contributed by Scott Carson on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,206 views

    #21 in a series on 1 Timothy. This one deals with money, contentment and a desire to be rich.

    When Wall Street Occupies ME! 1 Timothy 6:3-10 On Guard – Defending the Truth: 1 Timothy Sermon 21 For the past month, thousands of Americans have “occupied” a park near Wall Street in New York, as well as in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Debt Trap Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 4,354 views

    All of us at one time or another have taken on excessive, unnecessary debt. As a result we are caught in a trap that is very difficult to escape. This message shows us a way out.

    “Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Knee Deep In A River And Dying Of Thirst

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,274 views

    A sermon on contentment (outline and material adapted from Allen Webster of Jacksonville Church of Christ)

    HoHum: Several years ago there was a study done about the American Dream. The story said that for Americans with household incomes of under $25,000, polls showed these people believed it would take $54,000 to fulfill the American dream in their lives. The same survey also showed that for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What's Better Than A Big Bank Account?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2013
     | 5,517 views

    A sermon about priorities.

    "What's Better than a Big Bank Account?" 1 Timothy 6:6-19 This past Thursday, I was busy...busy, busy, busy... ...well, what else is new? Anyhow, someone knocks on the church door. He looked to be in pretty bad shape, and I have to admit--to my shame--that my heart sank. And not for him, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013
     | 2,907 views

    How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

    How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Gain Or Greed? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 4,439 views

    Greed

    GAIN OR GREED? (1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10) An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. “Done! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Contentment

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
     | 2,523 views

    To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Paul's contentment? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things Paul needed in this life that's enough to be contented. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:8 (Amplified Bible) But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal