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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 33 ratings
     | 24,129 views

    Cage fighting is a particularly gruesome way of fighting, and yet Paul used the fighting of his day (more brutal than MMA) to describe Timothy's responsibilities. What could we possibly learn from MMA that could make us better servants of Christ?

    How many of you know the meaning of these letters used to describe a sporting event: MMA? (Mix Martial Arts). It’s kind of like boxing where the contestants not only hit each other with their fists, but also with their feet and knees and elbows. It’s also called “Cage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Face In The Mirror

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 23, 2015
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     | 10,699 views

    Beloved, have you ever looked in the mirror and the reflection told you what you didn’t want to see? You know, you might be feeling one way but when you look at yourself in the mirror the reflection reproduces something totally different.

    You know, in the last 2 to 3 years, I noticed two pretty important ways the world has changed. Now frankly, I don’t know whether it’s because of global warming or the lack of gun control or the Obama administration. All I know is that these two issues, at least to me, are far more important than ...read more

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    Paul’s Resume

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2015
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    Have you ever met someone or know someone and you heard about a position they have or was offered. And you wondered how in the world did they get that position? They don’t seem to have any qualifications for that position!

    1 Timothy 1-12-17- And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Chief

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2015
     | 3,849 views

    And if God can do that, then what can he do with your life?

    1 Timothy 1-12-17- And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How What We Know Impacts How God Judges Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014
     | 2,933 views

    A look at our how our judgment is partially dependent on how much we knew, whether we're a Christian or non-Christian.

    MORE THAN HEARING: How much we’ve heard impacts how much God expects of us. - 1 Timothy 1:13. - Verse 13 brings out an interesting phrase: “because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.” - Paul there acknowledges that part of God’s great mercy to him was prefaced on his lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I’d Like To Do Something For God, But I Don’t Feel Up To The Task Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 13, 2014
     | 3,538 views

    A look at how we've been appointed to service and how Jesus helps us succeed in that.

    “I DON'T FEEL UP TO THE TASK": Jesus has appointed you to service. - 1 Timothy 1:12d. - Matthew 10:42; Mark 10:43-44; John 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 6:7; Philippians 2:7. a. Service for everyone. - Some think that only pastors and deacons are to serve. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arguing Greater To Lesser: If God Could Forgive Paul, He Can Forgive You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2015
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     | 3,331 views

    God forgave Paul when he repented and believed in Jesus. If God forgave Paul, he can forgive you!

    Arguing from Greater to Lesser: If God Could Forgive Paul, He Can Forgive You (I Timothy 1:12-17) 1. According to UPI, “An Israeli zoo said it has fired a security guard whose on-the-job snooze was blamed for the on-camera escape of three female rhinos. The Ramat Gan Safari park near Tel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Jesus Came 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,291 views

    Like Paul, we all may feel that we are disqualified to this great and noble and wonderful task. Yet God has counted us worthy to be His witnesses in the world.

    Why Jesus Came 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I received this story by email this week: A Priest was being honoured at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the ...read more

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    Testimony Of Paul

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2013
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    It is God who gifts us with faith, and who equips us for the ministry He has given us. Ignorance is no excuse. If the chief of sinners can be saved, then so can I, and so can you. To God be the glory.

    PAUL’S TESTIMONY. 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Paul is ‘an Apostle of Jesus Christ according to the command of God our Saviour, and of the Lord Jesus Christ our hope’ (1 Timothy 1:1). I. THANKSGIVING. The Apostle gives thanks to the One who strengthened Him for this service, Christ Jesus our Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankfulness On Display Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,087 views

    Thankfulness, witness, attitude, praise

    THANKFULNESS ON DISPLAY 1 Timothy 1:12-16 (p 839) Nov. 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: If I asked you to name the “Worst” person whose ever lived…what names would you throw out…”Hitler” Sure! Nero? Saddam Hussein, Osama Ben Laden? Maybe one of the terrorists on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Two Sinners Say I Do Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 7, 2012
     | 4,837 views

    What's the biggest problem in your marriage? It's probably not what you think it is! If we desire God's best for our marriages, and indeed for any relationship, we need to understand what the root cause of the problems we experience really turns out to

    When Two Sinners Say, “I Do” - Luke 11:17 - May, 6, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #4 [Ideas for this message came in part from Dave Harvey's book entitled "When Sinners Say I Do" - I highly reccomend it for any couple!] You have probably heard the story of the hillbilly who ...read more

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    Honoring God’s Investment-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2011
     | 2,696 views

    1 of 2. Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity of God’s investment. But When does this happen? When we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for...

    HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Father Takes a Needle for His Fearful Son Recently I was sitting in a doctor's office with one of my young sons, & the nurse wanted to draw blood from him for a test. As you can imagine, he did not want to have his blood drawn. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Do You Have "Staying Power"?

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,812 views

    If there is anything our world needs, today, it is for Believers to have what I call “Staying Power”

    If there is anything our world needs, today, it is for Believers to have what I call “Staying Power” I can’t believe the number of men my age who are giving up the ministry and find something else to do. People are leaving the Church for no apparent reason. Just a generation ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    The Joyful Transition From Law To Grace Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013
     | 5,208 views

    The man Saul of Tarsus had lived much of his life under the law. After a miraculous encounter with Jesus Christ, He came to have faith in Christ. Ananias was sent to tell Saul his need for salvation. The joy Paul experienced in going from life under the

    THE JOYFUL TRANSITION FROM LAW TO GRACE 1 Timothy 1:8-17 http://chirb.it/c97Hmn INTRODUCTION: 1.) With the greatest of joy and excitement, one of the old Sunday School choruses proclaims: “It’s bubbling, it’s bubbling, it’s bubbling in my soul; there’s singing, and laughing, since Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Redeemed! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 19, 2013
     | 6,572 views

    The message is a study of the transformation brought through salvation.

    “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist