Sermons on 1 Timothy 6:8-19:

Christian Stewardship

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2008

This is an entire series on Stewardship focusing on Christian giving

MESSAGE ONE: CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES TRUE RICHES vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spending - Where Does Our Money Go? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 11, 2008

In this sermon we try to bring our finances under control through CONTENTMENT and CONTAINMENT.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two friends who met on the street. 1. One of the men looked so sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man asked, “Hey my friend, how come you look like the whole world has caved in?” 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008

This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Godliness, Manhood And Leadership, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 5, 2008

From a conference for college-age men on what it means to be a man, God’s man and God’s leader.

Godliness, Manhood and Leadership As men, we’re in crisis. The crisis we experience is deeper and more pervasive than probably any of us realize. It’s a crisis which impacts us first as males -- then it shifts – and it twists and troubles relationships with others, especially with women. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Satisfaction

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 11, 2008

True satisfaction in life comes as we become a thermostat not a thermometer, settle the money question, and recognize our character counts

I have used sermoncental as one of many resources in preparing this sermon. TRUE SATISFACTION March 9, 2008 Jay Davis Robison 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12 A typical market in US in 1976 stocked 9,000 items; today that same market carries 30,000 different items. Why? Because have obsessive compulsion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Truly Good Life

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

Ways to Rise Above the Pull of Materialism Highlights from 1 Timothy

1) A goal to strive for: Godliness with contentment 1 Tim 6:6,8 Godliness (=devoted to Christ living) with contentment (=satisfaction) is great gain… if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Luke 12:15 (Jesus said) "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Battles You Have To Win

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2007

To be a winner you must win these three battles.

“Three Battles You Have to Win to Be a Winner” February 18, 2007 When I was a young man, every night you turned the TV on it was filled with the Viet Nam War. Wounded and bloody solders hobbled across the screen. Napalm tore a fiery trail over the green jungle. Sometimes you could hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Holiness

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Content - Part 1

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This two part sermon deals with finding real contentment in our Lord and Savior when we are surrounded by distractions, stress and trouble.

Are you content? How many of you love your job? By that I mean, you love the boss you work for, you love the pay you get, you love the commute, the hours, the working conditions, the co-workers you associate with. How many of you love your job? How many of you love your occupation? I mean, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Are You Content - Part 2

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This second part of the sermon on Godly contentment focuses on our covetous attitudes.

Are You Content – Part 2 Let me give you a picture of contentment. It’s a Saturday morning. I’m sitting in my new office, in my new chair. I have a hot cup of black coffee in my hand and a toasted bagel on the saucer. The dog is sitting quietly beside me waiting on a handout. Joyce is sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Renewed Spiritual Intensity For 2007

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2006

Folks, our church is at a crossroads as we enter 2007 - many of us are standing at the juncture wondering what to do! A church can’t make impact on it’s community if some pick up their marbles and go home! If some never fellowship, if some never serve!

When you think of the word intensity, what comes to mind... Webster’s definition: earnest, fervent, showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness. Which is the result of something developing within one’s self. Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Within: Greed Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 15, 2007

Greed is a powerful and prevalent enemy to spirituality, but God has shown us how to overcome it.

The Enemy Within - Greed. I Tim. 6:6-10 INTRO.: This morning we begin a new series of messages titled “The Enemy Within.” We will examine some of the great obstacles to living the Christian life. Opposition to the Christian comes from both outside and inside. From the outside, Satan hurls his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want It Now! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Contentamiento Protege Tu Corazón Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 20, 2006

El contentamiento protege tu corazón del amor al dinero

El contentamiento protege tu corazón 1 Timoteo 6:6-10 Intro. El otro día estaba viendo un programa de televisión en el que le decían a la gente en la calle que hicieran cierta cosa ridícula públicamente por cierta cantidad de dólares. Ante la negativa de la gente iban subiendo la oferta, hasta ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For A Time Such As This Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2006

4 of 4 on the Treasure Principles. Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this message empahasizes why we need to give to break the hold of things in our lives.

Treasure Principles For such a time as this November 19, 2006 Treasure Principles The tyranny of things Lets say that someone gives you a free TV... Now what? You have to get an antenna or subscribe to cable. You need a vcr, a dvd, a TIVO box, and surround sound speakers to make the experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ