Sermons about Timotiyos I 6:12

The Secret To True Contentment Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

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What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

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What should be the Christian attitude toward wealth and possessions?

The Love of Money / I Tim. 6: 6-19 / LK 16:19-31 Intro: John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Hold Of A Life That Is Real!

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

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Searching for the real meaning of life? St Paul describes how Christians life a life of purpose.

LIVING A LIFE THAT IS REAL 19th Sunday after Pentecost October 10, 2004 I Timothy 6:6-19 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Finishing Well

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2004

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Sermon from Russ Blowers on Finishing Well

Evening Service for 10/10/2004 Tell the story of Russ Blowers. Retired in 1995 to tend to his wife. 1 Timothy 6:6-16 Jesus said, “It is finished.” 33 years old, he never allowed anything to hinder his doing of the will of the Father. “For this purpose I came into the world.” John 17- I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Place Of Prosperity In The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

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# 11 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with the subject of prosperity in a life of faith.

Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 11 The Place of Prosperity in a life of Faith. 1 Timothy 6:3-21 As we have seen the letter to Timothy addressed six main topics, the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In The Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2005

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How are we to win the fight we face? This message looks at the 8 places in the NT that the Greek word “agonizomai” (translated "fight" in this verse) appears.

A FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITUAL TRUTH: “Life is war.” - 1 Timothy 6:12 - "Fight the good fight of faith". - the verb “fight” is the Greek word “agonizomai”. - only appears 8 times in the NT. - where else does that Greek word appear and what do those passages teach us about the battle before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 2, 2005

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When do we run and when do we stand firm and fight, Paul offers some insight to Timothy.

If you had to write to a young pastor giving him instructions for pastoring his church and for keeping his spiritual life intact what would you say to him? What spiritual and theological truths would you try to impart in order that he would be able to do his job effectively. Would your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Stop Fighting

Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004

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Today’s young people have to fight hard for their faith. It’s a battle that many can’t handle but God has hope and alternatives. This sermon gives a way out for people who just want to give up.

Don’t Stop Fighting I’m 11 and I don’t want to live anymore. - Hi. I am very young but I want to die already! I hate my life! I am 11 years old. I know I cannot live more! I just want to know what is the less painful and easiest way to die; I don’t want my life anymore! I have to die; I just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bruce Almighty (Me Almighty) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

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This is the first of a series of sermons based on movie themes, an idea I borrowed from West Family Church in the Kansas City area while I was visiting there this summer. We are not wired to play God.

SLIDE 1 BRUCE ALMIGHTY (ME ALMIGHTY) Stop Playing God and Discover God Almighty’s Plan Good morning and welcome to Bethany—greet guests, etc. SLIDE 2 How many of you have been to the movies this summer? It seems like I get to the movies more in the summer than any other time. How does that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004

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Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Losing Equation Or A Winning Combination Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

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2nd of 4 on Money. Based on 1 Timothy this series asks us to make 4 decisions about how we will treat money in our lives. This message forms the basis of our giving. A message on contentment by Ken Kersten was the source some points.

A Losing Equation or a Winning Combination I have always enjoyed math - because it just make sense (not like grammar with all it’s exceptions) and it always adds up. People who choose to love money and use people will always end up corrupt and ruined - always. People who choose right living and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man's Control Dissipates Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 29, 2003

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Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace.

Man’s Failing Control Dissipates Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace. Some things just don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 21, 2003

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PENTECOST 19(C) - Believers fight the good fight of the faith when they flee discontentment and pursue righteousness, godliness...

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF THE FAITH 1 Timothy 6:6-16 - October 19, 2003 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-16 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9People who want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Run The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 28, 2003

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As we run the race of faith, we run away from the love of money and we run after godliness with contentment. We run striving with the strength that comes from God’s promises

Run the Race of Faith Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit works contentment in our hearts today is 1 Timothy 6:6-12 [Read the text] Dear friends, who find contentment in Jesus: A story is told about New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Right On The Money Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 6, 2003

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I am still being surprised by my heart. I thought I knew it very well, but every once in a while something will pop out I had no idea was lurking there. A temptation that I thought would never bother me walks up and tests me again. Or, some temptation

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on November 9, 2003 This sermon is the last in a series of sermons from 1 Timothy called The Biblical Church. The title of this message is The Biblical church is right on the money Biblical Text First Timothy chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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