Sermons on 1 Timothy 6:6-19: showing 1-15 of 541

Taking Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Eternal Is Life and How We Can Experience It Today?

Introductory Considerations 1. For months I had been looking for the answer. It was one of the biggest decisions of my life - the decision would change not just my life, but the lives of our family . Which way to go. "God, if you want me to go into ministry, please let me know for sure! Please ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing 39 Godly Traits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Characteristics Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete.

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete. 41. Be Hopeful without being overly optimistic or forgetting God's future game plan. 42. Be Hospitable without being ingratiating, cliquish or using it as a tool for social climbing. 43. Be Humble without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Financial Aerobics”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 18, 2002

This message looks at how we can build a real net worth in heaven.

Intro: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about who had the better father. The first boy says, "My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him $100." The second boy says, "That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enron, Easter, And Eternity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2002

Our church uses the Sunday after Easter for Remembrance, honoring those of our church deceased in the previous year. This sermon mines eternal values from each of their lives.

We are ready to fight for security. The one thing we all want, whether we be aggressive and hostile and always ready to strike out, or whether we be quiet and retiring and always ready to run – the one thing we all are ready to fight for is security. We need to know that our futures are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Flee, Follow, Fight

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 30, 2002

The Christian must flee from sin and temptation, follow after righteousness and fight the good fight of the faith.

Flee, Follow, Fight I Tim. 6:11, 12 INTRO.: You may remember the classic movie and TV series "The Fugitive." Dr. Richard Kimball, played by David Jannsen, falsely accused of murdering his wife, is forced to flee capture by a relentless police lieutenant as he follows lead after lead in pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

We were not called, chosen, and anointed by God to HOLD THE FORT till Jesus comes, But to Posses the land (The violent take it by force) Faith is a violent force.

1Ti.6: 12 The bible is our training manual for strategic warfare. (It was written from a military perspective.) Exo.15: 3 The Lord is a man of war, The Lord of hosts is his name. 2Sam.22: 35 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 22:40 For thou hast girded me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get A Grip!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 15, 2002

A false view of God leads to a false way of living. We need to get a grip on a genuine view of God.

August 18, 2002 There are so many false religions in the world. By far, the reason for such a phenomenon is the human problem of ignoring God’s owner’s manual -- The Bible. Without the Bible we don’t know how God views us, and we don’t know truth about how we are to view God. It is important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Living A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

Our ability to be content is under attack. Can we really be satisfied with God and His plan? Discover the truth of contentment and satisfaction.

Living a Satisfied Life May 2002 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (in prison awaiting death) “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” · A life of contentment lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accept, Enjoy, And Employ What God Has Given You

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

God has given us a lot, we need to accept it, enjoy it and put it to work

I Timothy 6:17-19 Accept Enjoy and Employ What God has Given You Introduction A. The Stock market 1. Have you noticed how it has been growing lately 2. This should make investors happy 3. Yet they still are searching B. God’s economical system however… C. Background 1. Paul has finished the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Greater Inheritance (Part 1)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

The Greater Inheritance (Part 1) In the modern church we have lost the concept of our eternal promise. We sing about heaven and claim that we believe in our inheritance in heaven, but when it comes to living out faith, the lives of most Christians contradict these claims of faith. The church has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:10-11, 1 Timothy 6:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Financial Challenges Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002

Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

“Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Hold

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2002

Funeral sermon for Helen Hastings, long-time church financial secretary

In a throwaway world, it is good to have known someone whose life reminds us that there are some things worth keeping. In a society where last year’s fashions are pitched out and yesterday’s values are passé, it is important to have known someone who understood how to keep hold of the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

"A Call To War!"

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

A call to spiritual warfare. God is calling us to ’be all we can be,’ and ’do all we can do!’

I. Man Your Battle Stations! A. Sound the Alarm B. Text: I Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life… ” And… Ephesians 6:10-18 C. God has called this church to a time of spiritual warfare! D. We must prepare for battle. E. The enemy is on attack! And we must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, Ephesians 6:10-18

All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible