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  • Mike Hays avatar

    Study The Word To Avoid The Absurd

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    There are all kinds of teaching available to us today, but God's Word will keep us from getting trapped and wrapped up in teaching that is contradictory to His Truth.

    STUDY THE WORD To Avoid The Absurd 1 Timothy 4:1-11 He was born deep in the heart of Texas, San Antonio to be exact. His daddy was a preacher who had a gift for communicating God's Word, and the people would come from near and far to hear him Sunday after Sunday. The family moved from San ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • V. David Sedaca avatar

    Let's Exercise Our Rights As God's Children

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    As Americans we have certain rights that we through the blood shed of others we can excersise, (voting, freedom of speech, freedom of worship, etc,.

    As Americans we have certain rights that we through the blood shed of others we can excersise, (voting, freedom of speech, freedom of worship, etc,. As God's children we are given rights that others in the world don't have, and the sad thing is, as God's adopted children we neglect to exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Discipline Yourself For The Purpose Of Godliness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,249 views

    Percentage of American’s who own running shoes but don’t run: 87% Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness for it is profitable for all things, not only in this life but also in the life to come. (I Tim 4:7,8)

    How to Discipline Yourself for Godliness (I Tim 4:7,8) The Lord gives wisdom, love and eternal life that transcends human understanding (Prov. 3:5,6) The closer we are to the Shepherd the farther away is the wolf. Many people are willing to discipline themselves to be more beautiful, to get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Fitness

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 42,656 views

    How to be spiritually fit.

    “Spiritual Fitness” Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Mavis avatar

    Protein Shakes For The Soul - Getting In Spiritual Shape

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    We are to train for godliness like we train our bodies in the gym. I use the analogy of physical training to explain spiritual training.

    [Note to pastors: This sermon started a new ministry. In this sermon I invited people to share in a ?distance devotional program.? See point 8. I had over 400 families sign up for this!] ------------------------------------------------------- Can you believe it is the last Sunday of 1998? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursue Holiness

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 4, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    Sermon for Commissioning of Missionary couple. Holiness as a lifelong pursuit.

    "Train yourself in godliness, 8for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." It might seem a strange thing to those of you who know Hugh and Dorothy well, to preach on the pursuit of godliness at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,851 views

    WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Health - 3 Healthy Habits Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 29,752 views

    Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak - How to be Spiritually Fit

    “Spiritual Fitness” Three Steps to Spiritual Fitness 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Germain Brown avatar

    Is It Time? Series

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    Have you ever wondered if it’s time for you to take the initiative and respond to your calling?

    IS IT TIME? WITH NO DELAY, PLEASE STAND TO YOUR FEET, OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 TIMOTHY. WE’RE GOING TO READ DOWN THE VERSES BEGINNING IN VERSE 1 AND SO FORTH. PLACE CLOSE ATTENTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT GO INTO PROFOUND STUDYING, WE ARE GOING TO BRING UP GOOD POINTS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blueprints For Spiritual Excellence Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    Sermon in the series Blueprints

    Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 2: Blueprints for Spiritual Excellence 1 Timothy 4:7-8 There is no instant success. There is no instant achievement of goals without the frustration of preparation. Excellent success comes by exercise; it never comes easily or automatically. This truth is confirmed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

    How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Train Yourself To Be Godly

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 32,873 views

    In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

    TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Reminders For The Youth

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,026 views

    Paul gave as some reminders as the guiding principles of the Christian youth.

    Paul gave as some reminders as the guiding principles of the Christian youth. Who is Timothy: -A youth -A believer -A youth leader -A young minister I. DON’ts For the Christian youth A. Don’t live the way of unbelievers - v.7 B. Don’t let anyone look down on you - v.12 II. DO’s For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Command And Teach"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    Paul gives Timothy, and us, several commands for living the Christian life, and several things to teach others about the Christian life.

    “Command And Teach” 1 Timothy 4:6-11 INTRODUCTION: Read Scripture. Paul is writing to Timothy, the young “preacher-boy” – 4:6. I used to be a young “preacher-boy” many years ago … I know a little of what he was going through. NOW … this doesn’t mean that just because you’re NOT a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Takers Transportation Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    Part one in four part Stewardship Series that looks at the four types of stewards in the church today: Takers, Tippers, Tithers, Trusters

    THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED STEWARDSHIP SERMON SERIES “THE TAKER’S TRANSPORTATION” I TIMOTHY 4:8 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) 1 Tim. 4:8 (NIV) “FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING IS OF SOME VALUE, BUT GODLINESS HAS VALUE FOR ALL THINGS, HOLDING PROMISE FOR BOTH THE PRESENT LIFE AND THE LIFE TO COME.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist