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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,907 views

    THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION

    BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES (3:1) INTRODUCTION: WAKEUP CALL = STATEMENT OF THE DANGER LURKING AROUND THE CORNER “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,084 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 2 MOTIVATIONS FOR PERSERVERENCE IN THE FAITH AND IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY I. (:8-10) KEEP RUNNING THE RACE BECAUSE OUR TESTIMONY IMPACTS THE SALVATION OF GOD’S ELECT A. (:8) Encouragement from the Promise Fulfilled = the Resurrection of Jesus Christ The Resurrection of Christ lies at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hardships And Rewards Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

    TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Compound Interest -- A Reproducing Ministry Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: THE PRIMARY MISSION OF DIVINELY EMPOWERED SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IS TO FAITHFULLY REPRODUCE BOTH THE MESSAGE AND THE MINISTRY INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – review of what has gone before; How is it that Paul can now exhort Timothy to take on such a tremendous challenge? I. (:1) THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Call To Courage Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,050 views

    PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

    BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Introduction: Don't Drop The Baton Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY I. (:1-2) GREETING A. Author – Paul – the elder statesman 1. His Mission and Authority – “apostle of Christ Jesus” He is at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,551 views

    FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

    BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,386 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Calling A Spade A Spade (A False Teacher A False Teacher) Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE

    BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE The book ends with the same subject featured at the beginning = denunciation of false teachers. I. (:2B-3) FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY -- FALSE TEACHING IS RECOGNIZED AS THAT WHICH IS CONTRARY TO SOUND DOCTRINE A. (:2b) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Honor In The Workplace Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS cf. Eph. 6:5-10; Col. 3:22-4:1 I. (:1) SLAVES NEED TO HONOR THEIR MASTERS A. Governing Principle: Slaves, Honor Your Master "Let all who are under the yoke as slaves regard their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Special Honor For Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible