Sermons about 1 Timothy 612 (2024)

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 15, 2022

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This is a New Year's sermon with a focus on resolutions and how to make them in a way that help ensure success .

Everybody have their New Year’s Resolutions to hand in? Did anybody do resolutions from last year? A few. With a few exceptions, we are all pretty good about writing the resolutions but not always good about completing them all. We start off in January with some great intentions and come ...read more

Scripture: John 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 2 - The Water Is Bad Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022

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The water of Jericho was bad and could not be fixed. Elisha trusted in the Lord and was led by Him to the solution. We all need to be purified like that water at Jericho. There are lessons in all of this for us all.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 2 - THE WATER BADSERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 4[B]. THE WATER IS BAD2Kings 2 v 19 [[Then the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold now, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees, but the water is bad, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22, 1 Kings 18:3-4, James 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha Meets Jehoshaphat – Jehoshaphat Battled Himself Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

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Desperate people lower their barriers they have erected between themselves and God when the problem is too big for them. Three kings reached out to Elisha for help, but Jehoshaphat was compromising, God intervened miraculously. Compromise examined.

ELISHA MEETS JEHOSHAPHAT – JEHOSHAPHAT BATTLED HIMSELFSERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 7PART 1. JEHOSHAPHAT AND ELISHA(Open up at 1Kings chapter 22). Ahab and Jezebel reigned in Israel (Samaria) and Jehoshaphat was king in Judea. The kingdom divided after Solomon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:42-43, 1 Kings 22:4, 1 Kings 22:29-38, 2 Kings 3:1-7, 2 Kings 3:8-10, 2 Kings 3:11-12, 2 Kings 3:13-14, 2 Kings 3:15-18, 2 Kings 8:17-18, Romans 12:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empowered By Listening

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 17, 2022

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In today's focus on Mary and Martha, we explore how listening to Jesus is the most important thing we can do as Christians....we are reminded of the shape of God's love and it shapes our actions and gives purpose to our actions.

Introduction: Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard, who is currently recovering from Covid. Opening Prayer: Loving Lord, we thank You that You are constantly talking to us. Help us to have open ears and hearts to hear and receive from You. In Jesus name we pray. AmenToday ...read more

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 1, 2022

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Christ said He overcame the world. We have been charged with the same purpose. But how do we do it?

I think I was seven or eight years old when my mother became concerned enough about the lack of a church background for my younger sister and I that she began to take us to church. We drove 20 minutes to the nearest Presbyterian Church and on one of those first Sundays I found myself in a large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:11-12, 1 Corinthians 4:12-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

"holy Spirit Power"

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

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A sermon for Pentecost Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of the sermon text.

"Holy Spirit Power" Acts 2:1-13A sermon for 6/5/22 – Pentecost SundayPastor John BrightActs 2 “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, John 20:22, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1, Mark 3:22-26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Is Heaven Available To All?

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 8, 2022

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Heaven is defined by Wikipedia as a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place, where certain beings are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside.

Richard Duane Warren otherwise known as Rick Warren, an American Southern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author once remarked: "The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven." ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 23:43

Dwelling In The Shelter . . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 19, 2022

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These benefits are for those who “dwell in the shelter of the Most High.” You can’t be indecisive about Christ & expect all the benefits of being close to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OKTEXT: Psalm 91:1-16; John 15:5; 1 John 1:3-7; Philippians 1:20-21. 4:6-7ILL. Back in the early days of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7, John 15:5, 1 John 1:3-7, Philippians 1:20-21, Philippians 4:6-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust God And Discover His Peace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2022

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In The Bible, God reveals His nature and promises.

Trust God and discover His peaceDo you commit everything you do to God? God’s timing is not our timing, if you trust Him, He will help you. “Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you. Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for Him to act.” (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 37:5, Psalm 37:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Second Chance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 26, 2022

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Weather is defined as a state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, wind, rain, etc.

Alfred Wainwright, a British fell-walker, guidebook author and illustrator once remarked: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Leviticus 26:4 confirms: “Then I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Matthew 18:21-22, Isaiah 43:18, Jonah 2:1-10

Leadership Matters And Character Counts

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 15, 2022

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In this season of change, the Lord is doing His job. The question is, are we doing our job as the Lord commands? "Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor. 5:18, NKJV).

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Lord, You said, "Do nothing from rivalry and conceit" (Philippians 2:3). Help us maintain a servant attitude committed to one faith, one body, and serving one Lord. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Titus 1:5, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Other

Sermon On Trust And Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2022

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Trust could be said to have a symbiotic relationship with freedom, without one the other is difficult to find.

Robert C. Solomon, an American-born philosopher and author once remarked: “Trust is not bound up with knowledge so much as it is with freedom, the openness to the unknown.” Proverbs 3:5 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Galatians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:16, Psalm 37:5

A Generous Life Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 22, 2022

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Is the amount we contribute the measure of a generous life? Jesus says, "no."

A Generous Lifelanny smith2022 Lent / Generosity; Gift / Luke 21:1–4•Spring cleaning here in my office & at home.•Maybe you would find as many pennies as we did!•Bag o’ pennies from my desk. •Common theme during the season of Lent is generosity.•Generosity is based on an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proclaiming Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 3, 2022

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Our faith is in the testimony of God, the work of the Spirit of God and the power of God. Our faith lies in the message and not the messenger, in the work of His Spirit and power and not in human wisdom.

1 Cor 2:1-5 1And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. 2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, 4and my speech and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Philippians 3:4-6, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:5-6, John 12:27-33 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Owned

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

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Nothing compares to God. But as strange as it may seem, God’s Win-Loss record seems not clean. Because there’s a man by the name of Jacob who claimed to have seen God face to face, was in a wrestling match with God, and even defeated God.

Nothing compares to God. He is Omnipresent, (always everywhere). Omniscient (all knowing). Omnipotent (all powerful). He is transcendent (he is beyond and above us and our understanding of this world) But as strange as it may seem, God’s Win-Loss record seems not clean. Because there’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Hosea 12:3-4, Exodus 33:20, Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

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Fight the Good Fight of Faith - Meaning of 1 Timothy 6:12

The apostle suggests to Timothy, that he had other business to do than to mind the things of this world. His life was a state of warfare as he was a soldier, and was not to entangle himself with the things of this life.

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What is the sermon on 1 Timothy 6:6-12? ›

Further recommendations for behavior follow in the passage about the “good fight of faith.” The author of the letter suggests that “there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment” (6:6), and recommends “righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness” that will lead to eternal life (6:11-12).

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What is the good news of 1 Timothy 6 6? ›

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.

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What does it mean to take hold of the eternal life? ›

Paul said, "Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called." He was saying to live by the promises of God. When Christians believed in the promises of God they made a confession of faith in the presence of many witnesses. Paul encourages Timothy to keep his pledge made before many witnesses.

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What is the spiritual meaning of 612? ›

According to Joanne Sacred Scribes, the number 612 "is a blend of the energies and attributes of the number 6 and number 1, and the vibrations of number 2"...and "is a message to have faith and trust that your prayers and positive affirmations are manifesting your material needs in Divine right time and order."

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Why was Timothy despised in the Bible? ›

Timothy was not to let anyone look down on him because of his age. For all of human history, there has been a tendency for older generations to dismiss younger teachers, simply because they are young. In order to counter this, the influence of a young leader should come through his example.

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What is the difference between holiness and godliness? ›

Godliness (eusebia) is doing that which is well-pleasing to God. While it is an oversimplification, we can say that holiness refers to our being, or our character, while godliness refers to our doing, or our behavior. But we would distort the whole truth if we emphasize holiness as only being, and not doing.

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What does 1 Timothy 6 12 16 mean? ›

After Paul urges Timothy to fight the good fight he goes on to give him reasons he ought to be courageous in the good fight. Continuing in 1 Timothy 6:12, Paul says, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called. We can be courageous in the battle by understanding that we possess eternal life.

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What does Timothy teach us? ›

WHAT'S IT ABOUT? The First Letter to Timothy is primarily about leadership in the early church: it exhorts its readers to resist false teaching, hold on to the faith as delivered, exhibit good conduct, and order the church in such a way that all of this can be accomplished.

Who is Paul speaking to in 1 Timothy 6? ›

In the paragraphs below Paul is nearing the conclusion of his letter to Timothy. In verses 11-16 he writes his charge to Timothy. Then, in verses 17-19, he tells Timothy how to teach and deal with those who are wealthy.

What does 1st Timothy chapter 6 verse 6 mean? ›

Those who live in a way which honors God, and who are satisfied with whatever they have, possess a strong spiritual life. This can help them through any of life's difficulties.

What does Jesus say we must do to have eternal life? ›

To obtain eternal life, I must love God and love my neighbor as myself. It is helpful to remember that the parable of the good Samaritan was Jesus's way of answering two questions: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” and “Who is my neighbour?” (Luke 10:25, 29).

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How does a person obtain eternal life in heaven? ›

SPROUL: The obtaining of eternal life is simple: we put our trust in Christ and in Christ alone for our salvation. Everyone who puts their trust in Christ alone, as the Bible promises, as Jesus promises, has life eternal (John 3:16). There's no other way to get it except by faith alone.

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Will we live eternally in heaven? ›

There we will live, body and soul, together with God forever (Revelation 21:1-4). In other words, heaven isn't our forever home. Heaven is our temporary residence until Judgment Day. After Judgment Day, we will once again live in our bodies in a new physical world.

What does 1 Timothy 6/11/21 mean? ›

First Timothy 6:11–21 provides a contrast to the errors and temptations exhibited by false teachers. Paul delivers a strong, unmistakable mandate to Timothy: maintain your testimony, maintain your faith, fight for what is true and right.