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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Thank God I'm Not What I Used To Be!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 19,222 views

    This sermon looks at three things, like Paul we Christians could say: Thank God 1) I’m not what I used to be 2) I’m not what I’m going to be 3) I am who I am.

    Intro: 1) Carrie Asking about my Belly and she said it felt like a pillow. 2) Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort. (Hair changes color, sometimes falls out!) 3) When it comes to who we are (our likes, our personality, our attitudes), ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Mercy: Punishment Withheld"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to reflect upon Sept 11 2001, and to affirm to others that just as Christ had mercy on Paul - if we repent of our wrong doings – Christ will also have MERCY on us.

    14 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen TX BIG IDEA: Christ will HAVE MERCY on us if we repent of our wrong doings. REFERENCES: Acts 9 (Paul’s Conversion Experience); Ephesians 2:3-5 (NIV) All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For A Spiritual Birthday

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 79,073 views

    What we do for someone on their physical birthday, we should do for someone to prepare for their spiritual birthday.

    Preparing for a Spiritual Birthday 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Does God place a special meaning in our birthdays? I tried to look up the word “birthday” in the Bible. Here are the two references to birthday: Now it came to pass on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    When The Worst Recieves The Best

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 20, 2008
     | 4,005 views

    God wants us to be honest with who we are so we can be faithful with what he has done.

    ** If you want a word file and power point for this sermon, please send me an email with the title in the subject line and you can make it your own...hope it helps. jaywmc@aol.com 1st Timothy 1:12-17 “When the worst receives the best” God wants us to be honest with who we are so we can be faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Amazing Grace” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
     | 4,038 views

    God is rich in GRACE, giving us what we don’t deserve.

    NOTE: There are a lot of people out there working in a lot of ways trying to be right with a lot of gods. • Pilgrimages/Passages, Works/ Weariness, Sacrifices/Sorrows. • In every country, on every day… • Man, trying to work his way into favor with God. Many years ago the Grand Rapids Press covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,876 views

    God is 1) Eternal 2) Immortal 3) Invisible and 4) The only God—

    Have you ever begun something and immediately, you realized that the scope was so grand that you were really in for it? I came to the realization this week when this was the first thing I saw when looking into the concept that God is Spirit: Quote: “So far we have seen that God is a real being who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    A Christmas Catalog Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    God has some wonderful gifts for everyone at Christmas time.

    A Christmas Catalog Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The following is inspired by a similar message I heard by a fellow pastor. Intro. – Everyone enjoys gazing upon the Christmas tree with all of its unknown wonders beautifully wrapped below. Here we are just a few hours before Christmas, have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gratitude For Grace Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,297 views

    # 2 in continuing series on 1 Timothy. Emphasis is "Why God’s grace is so Amazing.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #2 “Gratitude For Grace” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 As the Apostle Paul writes to his dear son in the faith, Timothy, who he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality Of Doctrinal Battles

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,774 views

    Be always ready to answer the question why (with regards to our faith). We live in an era when many false doctrines are being taught. In fact, most of those false teachers are using broadcast media technologies to their advantage.

    INTRODUCTION Be always ready to answer the question why (with regards to our faith). We live in an era when many false doctrines are being taught. In fact, most of those false teachers are using broadcast media technologies to their advantage. Aside from that, untrained preachers come in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spotting False Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    Paul encourages Timothy to put an end to people who wanted to argue for argument’s sake. It gives us some information on how to spot bad teaching and stand up for what is right!

    Isn’t it great when everything goes well? Especially in churches - it’s a great feeling. But there are times when things aren’t going well at all - and at those times it calls for leaders to step up and for special measures to be employed. That’s the situation faced by Timothy. Timothy was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Patience Revealed Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,945 views

    We often hear about patience, but we will never understand it until we look at God’s patience toward us.

    1. Introduction a. I was doing my quiet time on Monday morning when I ran across a passage that leapt off the page. It so stirred my spirit, that I felt that the Lord wanted me to preach a sermon series on the subject that the passage spoke about. i. As I researched the subject…the subject of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Abolishing False Doctrines Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    This is the first in a series of pastoral ideals that Paul gives Timothy regarding the false teachings he would encounter throughout his ministry.

    Abolishing False Doctrines 1 Timothy 1:1-20 I. Preach the Truth (v. 3-7) a. Stop the false teachers (v. 3; Romans 16:17) b. Remember the goal (v. 4-5; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Peter 1:16; Titus 3:9; 2 Timothy 2:23) c. Men who will oppose you (v. 6-7; Titus 1:10-11) II. The Law’s Purpose (v. 8-11) a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Understanding Our Message Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    1st in a series from 1 Timothy. In spite of the world’s conclusion that the church is inneffective, God still calls on today’s believers to "Hold Fast" and rely on His grace.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church: Understanding Our Message (1 Timothy 1:3-20) Introduction (Mention the devotional insert in the bulletin): Years ago the following ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    The Very Best For The Very Worst

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,153 views

    God give the best of his love and his one and only Son for the very worst sinners of which we all are.

    The Very Best For The Very Worst 17th Sunday after Pentecost September 26, 2004 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    See Yourself In Paul's Story

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 35,652 views

    Like the Apostle Paul we are chief of sinners, chosen by grace, and can be cheerful in service.

    What Bible character do you most identify with? Do any of you identify with Moses? While you know that God has called you to serve him you’re not sure whether or not you have the abilities to do what he wants. Or how about Martha? You’re committed to serving your Lord but some times forget that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran