Sermons on 1 Timothy 4:1-3: showing 1-15 of 153

The Spirit Clearly Says Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011

1- The Spirit says some will abandon the faith 2- The Spirit says some will follow deception 3- The Spirit says some will forbid good

INTRO.- ILL.- Truth In Politics. It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local reservation and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled in the Council Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd was getting more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deceived

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 24, 2012

in the last days people will, fall away from faith, be seduced by false spirits, listen to doctrines of devils--they will be Deceived

Intro: circus coming to Montgomery—sold tickets for this company—went to work one day, no phones, no office furniture—no paycheck—this group had ripped me off, and Montgomery Alabama—they had no connection to a circus—scam—deceived— There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us see the need for a life of godliness that will keep us safe from false doctrine and provide us with spiritual fruit for both now and eternity.

A LIFE OF GODLINESS 1 Timothy 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Picture this: 1. You are driving down the highway and you spot what looks like a deer off to the right side of the road, fairly close 2. As you look harder you realize that it is a herd of deer and you begin to count: 1, 2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deceptive Delicacies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2010

If we're going to remain vital in our churches and in our own spiritual lives, we must watch out for the false doctrine of self-help spirituality and instead feast at the table of God's Word along with exercise in the gym of good works.

Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young lady who loved playing practical jokes. She had just graduated from a gourmet cooking class. So at an elegant student reception in a physician’s home near Miami, she decided to put her new cooking skills to the test. She took dog food and put it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What’s A Preacher To Do? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2010

Christians have all kinds of opinions about what preachers should do in their congregations. But what does God want those who enter the pulpit ministry to focus on? What is the "main thing" that these men should devote themselves to?

There’s an old saying: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’ll come back to that in a moment. Back in the 1990’s the Indianapolis Pacers Basketball Team had been struggling for more than a decade to be a contender in the NBA. With the exception of a couple of years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

End Time Drama

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

The events that I believe will take place before Jesus returns.

END TIME DRAMA (What I Believe Will Happen Before Jesus Returns) By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION I’ve been talking to you about the clash between Israel and the Palestinians which is a clash between President Sharon and Yassar Arafat. But deeper than that it is a clash between two cultures: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Watchful

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 13, 2009

In this sermon out line we try to encourage the children of God to be watchful in all things. We do not want be as the those who should have been praying to be found sleeping. The enemy will try to take advantage of us if we are not careful and try to rob

Watchful (2 Tim 4:5 KJV) But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. In this sermon out line we try to encourage the children of God to be watchful in all things. We do not want be as the those who should have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Code Of Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 10, 2010

In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Code of Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-12

Spiritual Fitness Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and now to us, principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Spiritual Fitness A trustworthy statement 08/31/08 AM Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-9 Introduction This morning we have the third lesson drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. In this lesson, as with the others, we focus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

B - Be Ready Series

Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Jul 2, 2016

train yourself so that when opportunities come, you are enthusiastically available and able.

There are no accidents in life. Everything happens for a reason. Others may say, life is unfair but it never was, it never is, and never will be unfair for those who understand the purpose of living. Everything that comes your way is part of God’s way in preparing you for the great work you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christianity Is Dying In America

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 15, 2015

4 Reason the Salt has lost it's savor in America!

So the newspapers all over the world are proclaiming the death of Christianity in America, WHY? Well here are some reasons..... 1. American's worship MONEY...not JESUS! Jesus said you cannot serve MAMMON (Money) and Him...for you will love one and HATE the other. The Church has been corrupted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is In The Dna? You Can Change!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 21, 2015

You can change if you want to... Our Divine DNA has a plan that will bring change. Never get caught up in the debate and forget the miracle.

DNA? IS REAL CHANGE POSSIBLE? OR ARE WE FOREVER TRAPPED TO STAY THE SAME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ARE IN A SERIES ON CHANGE. I. IT MAY BE VERY POSSIBLE TO ACCUSE OR EXCUSE OUR WORDS AND BEHAVIORS UNTIL WE SEAR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doctrines Of Demons

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 29, 2016

A message about the 3 specific doctrines of demons or false teachings of the devil in the modern church.

Doctrines of Demons Introduction: C.S. Lewis said “A world of nice people, content in their own niceness, looking no further, turned away from God, would be just as desperately in need of salvation as a miserable world -- and might even be more difficult to save.” For the last 15 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursue Godliness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

re you working on your own personal spiritual walk with God? Are you training yourself to be more loving, more joyful, more peaceable, more patient, to show more compassion, more humility, to be more self-controlled, more content?

I want to talk to day about how we can be spiritually healthy. We'll come back to the first few verses later but for now just notice what he says in v6: “6If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Are You An Easy Target Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018

This is the 6th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#6] ARE YOU AN EASY TARGET? 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Introduction: I can only speak for myself; but I have felt like I have had a target drawn on my back this week. It’s amazing to me how people who say they are Christians treat others. As I struggled through the week, I realized that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist