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Romans 16:1-27

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

... born to inquire after truth: it belongs to a greater power to possess it; it is not, as Democritus said, hid in the bottom of the deeps, but rather elevated to an infinite height in the divine knowledge.”7 Greetings to Roman Christians from Paul’s ... ; Col. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 3:2, 6; 2 Thess. 1:1; 1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:2; Philem. 1). Timothy’s mother was Jewish, but his father was Greek (Acts 16:1). Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater were Jewish Christians who served with Paul (he calls them his “ ...

2. Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves

1 Timothy 5:1-6:2

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... a slight digression, prompted by what is said in verse 22 but expressed in light of both the asceticism of the false teachers (4:3) and Timothy’s personal health. But why is all of this said here, and not after chapter 3, for example, or 4:1–5? The answer to that ... freedom because it offered security—and, in some cases, good positions in a household. Nonetheless, slavery was the bottom extreme of the human social condition and was scarcely a desirable status. Slaves, along with most freedmen, constituted ...

3. Titus' Task on Crete

Titus 1:1-16

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... are being overturned by the false teachers, rather than, as some have suggested, some families being upset by the defection of one or two within them. The language teaching things they ought not to teach reflects 1 Timothy 5:13 (cf. 1 Tim. 1:6–7; 6:3–4). Again as in Ephesus (1 Tim. 6:5–10), the bottom line for the false teachers is greed, not truth or godliness or God’s “honor.” They have become religious mercenaries, who are trying to win converts for the sake of dishonest gain, or as GNB has ...

4. Proper 24

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:1-176

Bulletin Aid

William E. Keeney

... law. If Israel then ceases to follow God's order, the offspring of Israel will be rejected. The Second Lesson. (2 Timothy 3:14-4:5) Timothy is admonished to continue to teach what he has learned and firmly believed. He is to use inspired scripture for instruction ... means as we work to rectify injustices and discrimination. We do not seek merely to help the bottom dogs become the top dogs and thereby create new bottom dogs. We work patiently and in faith with God to serve the needs of all people. Nevertheless ...

5. Crossing The Desert Or Protecting Our Vehicle?

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

King Duncan

In a picturesque Italian town stands a beautiful cathedral that was built in the fourteenth century. The beauty of the church has inspired countless people for hundreds of years. The church is the tallest building in the town and can be seen from a considerable distance. It is truly a monument of faith. Tourists visit this beautiful old cathedral and marvel at its art and treasures. You might think that such a beautiful cathedral would be filled with worshipers each Sunday. You might even think that it ...

6. Fulfill Your Ministry

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... century.” So the fabric of the Church is ripped almost beyond repair and schism is a real threat. In I Timothy 6:20, Paul said, “O Timothy, guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idol babble and contraction of what is falsely called ... that the one who stands in the pulpit to preach will always be reminded of his proper subject.” That is the bottom line, friends. If we would fulfill our ministry, we must stay centered on our proper subject – Jesus Christ, and our vocation to ...

7. The Day Of Thanksgiving

Mt 6:25-33 · 1 Tim 2:1-7 · Joel 2:21-27 · Ps 126

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... people with good things (v. 25). He is the God of fruitfulness. Rejoice in God's goodness and praise his name (v. 26). Lesson 2: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Sermon Title: The Church's First Order Of Business. Sermon Angle: Much of the Christian Church languishes because we have lost sight ... after season. Her clothing became tattered and threadbare but none of that mattered; the bottom line on her brokerage account was what she gave her life for. The author of this article on how to invest your money even concluded that ...

8. The Real Winning Attitude

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." 1 Timothy warns that the kind of winning that money can bring, this kind of gain and the love of things, will lead these false teachers, these ... was told to put on a glove and go out to play short center field. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shaya's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shaya's team scored again and now with two outs and the bases ...

9. Ministry By Faith: Does She or Doesn't She?

I Corinthians 16:14, James 2:14-26

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... depend on our faithful tithes and offerings. We have different slogans, gimmicks and giveaways each year, but the bottom line is still the bottom line. It's a matter of the commitment of our financial resources that enable this church to carry ... works, as well. Let everything you do be done in love. Note: One of the books I mention in the sermon is the new book by Timothy Tyson, Blood Done Sign My Name. In the light of the death of Rosa Parks and the ongoing struggle over racial equality, I would highly ...

10. Acquired Taste

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... matter how much milk and sugar you dumped into it. And why is it that the chunk of cheese that accidentally got lost in the bottom of the fridge for a month is stinky garbage, while you pay $20.00/lb. for an equally stinky, blue-with-mold, Stilton? Our Scripture ... and new and not altogether welcoming? The stronger and more outspoken the opposition grew in the Ephesian church, the more Timothy’s faith faltered. He believed in the gospel. He had been hand-picked by Paul to perpetuate his ministry in Ephesus ...

11. Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... of chapter 1. But much is new as well. Here the picture is filled out in greater detail. These teachers, who are the reason for everything—Timothy’s presence in Ephesus, this letter, the “falling away” by some in the church—turn out to be conceited, having a sickly craving for arguments. And all of this, it turns out, because the bottom line is greed. They think “godliness” is a means of financial gain—just like the religious hucksters of the Artemis cult (Acts 19:23–41). The second ...

12. Proper 20

1 Timothy 2:1-15, Jeremiah 8:4--9:26, Luke 16:1-15

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... pericope. Christianity is for all people. Prayers are to be offered for "all" persons from the top of kings to the bottom of the poorest. It is God's desire that "all" people are saved including communists and capitalists, atheists and agnostics. Christ' ... for weeping a. The condition of our poor people v. 18. b. There is no hope v. 20. c. There is no medicine v. 22. Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 1. The hands of prayer (2:1, 2, 8). Need: Most of us are familiar with the "Praying Hands" of Durer. In this text ...

13. Proper 24

Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, Exodus 17:8-16, Genesis 32:22-32, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:2-20, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... prayers and heal their son, Robyn; he died "of a simple, curable (by surgery) bowel obstruction." She says, "But at bottom, this case, like the other three, stirs up the old debate between science and religion. They are stories about ... upon even in the face of death. Habakkuk 1:1-2; 2:1-4 (C) See the sermon suggestions for the Twentieth Sunday afterPentecost. 2 Timothy 3:14--4:2 (RC); 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5 (E, L, C); "The Written Word." 1. The Bible as God's storybook is the source and the beginning of our ...

14. Proper 20

Lk 16:1-13 · 1 Tim 2:1-8 · Amos 8:4-7 · Hos 11:1-11

Sermon Aid

... pericope. Christianity is for all people. Prayers are to be offered for "all" persons from the top of kings to the bottom of the poorest. It is God's desire that "all" people are saved including communists and capitalists, atheists and agnostics. Christ ... over-purchasing. D. Inferior products - v. 6b. "Refuse of the wheat;" compare today's scandal of overseas' shipment of dirty wheat. Lesson 2: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 1. The Hands of Prayer. 2:1, 2, 8. Need: Most of us are familiar with the "Praying Hands" of Durer. ...

15. Christian Success and Christlikeness

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Teach the Text

Preben Vang

... teaching but a living example of his lifestyle—the application of his teaching, so to speak. The imitation Paul encourages is visible in Timothy. remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus. It is not likely that Paul envisioned his reminder would solicit an “aha” ... as scouting, martial arts, or various service clubs like the Rotary or Kiwanis. While many focus on the top and bottom ranks (like white belts and black belts in Karate), the really interesting growth happens in the middle ranks. This is ...

16. The Truth about Trouble

2 Timothy 4:16-18

Sermon

James Merritt

... a sinking ship. It is incredible that even a Timothy McVeigh, guilty of perhaps the most heinous, hateful, horrible crime in the history of the United States, could get a lawyer. That even a Timothy McVeigh had some friends and family who stood with ... more than anything else, the Son of God was glorified. Paul said in v.18, "To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!" The bottom line, and the only thing that really matters in trouble, is that Jesus be glorified. So you see, whenever trouble comes into our lives ...

17. The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Acts 20:13-38

Sermon

James Merritt

... eternal life. If you are sitting here and maybe like me you are an accounting major or you work with finances and you are a bottom line thinker. You are not buying what I am selling. You still think that giving takes away from what you have and getting is ... doing this you will be storing up real treasures for yourself in heaven. It is the only safe investment for eternity.” (1 Timothy 6:18-19, LB) That is what giving does. Giving gives you the opportunity to make the greatest investment. III. Giving Gives ...

18. Can't Get No Satisfaction

Exodus 20:17

Sermon

James Merritt

... verse tells us the greatest antidote for the disease of covetousness and the way to be satisfied is to give. Let's be honest - the bottom line, the reason why most people don't give to the church, don't give to charity and don't give to others is ... has given them. By doing this they will be storing up real treasure for themselves in heaven - it is the only safe investment for eternity." (I Timothy 6:17-19, LB) You may be sitting there saying, "He is talking to rich people." I've got news for you. If you are ...

19. Leave It On The Course

1 Timothy 3:1-16

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... nor amused. And yet there's a line from Paul to Timothy that really tears at my soul: "If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?" (1 Timothy 3:5 NIV). Ouch! Over two decades in this business have ... how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: it's your choice how you live life." I reflected on what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I left the restaurant industry to start my ...

20. Who Will Wipe Away Their Tears?

Revelation 21:1-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Its harsh glow illuminates a poster on a far wall. It's a poster of a young black boy crying. A caption at the bottom of the poster reads like this, "He will wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, ... being. We are God's hands, His feet, His messengers. If tears are wiped from Antwan's eyes and Emily's eyes and Tommy and Timothy's eyes it will be because we are there ministering to them as representatives of Jesus Christ. I know, every Christian doesn't have this ...

21. A Friend In High Places

Hebrews 7:11-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... older. Professor Howard Hendricks suggests that every person should seek to have three individuals in their life: a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy. "A Paul is an older person who is willing to mentor you, to build into your life. Not someone who's smarter ... hoist him onto his shoulder, and bring him back to their company's trench. As the two of them tumbled in together to the bottom of the trench, the officer checked the wounded soldier, then looked kindly at his friend. "I told you it wouldn't be worth it ...

22. The Battle of New Orleans

2 Timothy 3:1-4:8

Sermon

James Merritt

... and honoring experiences of my life has been to serve as your President over the past year, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. On the other hand, being President of the largest evangelical denomination in the world is a burden. Being a ... His word. You see, it is the word of God that saves sinners and turns them into saints. That is why Paul said to young Timothy: "But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that ...

23. Welcome, Rich and Poor

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... the root of all evil, but that the love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10). That verse is in our second lesson for the day. Paul urges his young protégé, Timothy, to help his rich church members and friends not to be haughty and not to set their ... of God as it is for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. The "Eye of a Needle" was a small place in the bottom of the wall in Jerusalem where the only way to enter was to kneel down. That kneeling down and accepting Jesus as Lord of all is ...

24. Step Seven - Humiltiy

Mt 23:25-36 · 2 Ti 2:20-26 · Ps 51:1-14

Sermon

John A. Terry

... a result of God's punishment for his sin. He sought to reveal the "inward parts," the muck and mire that is at the bottom of the soul of us all so that he might be cleansed. Three terms are used for his condition. The first is "transgression," which ... is to be part of the triumphal and joyful community of faith. The letter to Timothy picks up where the Psalm ends. The New Testament lesson was written by Paul to a young missionary, Timothy. The advice he is giving is how to help those being crushed by their ...

25. Don't Give Up Too Soon!

Acts 15:36-41

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... under the fingernails. It chronicles not just the pious events of religious history, but the bitter dregs of failure that lie temporarily at the bottom of everyone's cup. And well it should. A God that cannot deal with failure is not much of a God. No one lives ... a comfort to me (Colossians 4:10-11)." Then he wrote to Timothy these words: "Only Luke is with me. Take John Mark and bring him with you; for he is very useful for the ministry (2 Timothy 4:11)." It is really unbelievable. The rift was healed. The ...

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1. Paul, Phoebe, Patronage, and Spain

Romans 16:1-27

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

2. Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves

1 Timothy 5:1-6:2

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

3. Titus' Task on Crete

Titus 1:1-16

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

4. Proper 24

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:1-176

Bulletin Aid

William E. Keeney

5. Crossing The Desert Or Protecting Our Vehicle?

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

King Duncan

6. Fulfill Your Ministry

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

7. The Day Of Thanksgiving

Mt 6:25-33 · 1 Tim 2:1-7 · Joel 2:21-27 · Ps 126

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

8. The Real Winning Attitude

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

9. Ministry By Faith: Does She or Doesn't She?

I Corinthians 16:14, James 2:14-26

Sermon

John E. Harnish

10. Acquired Taste

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

11. Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

12. Proper 20

1 Timothy 2:1-15, Jeremiah 8:4--9:26, Luke 16:1-15

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

13. Proper 24

Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, Exodus 17:8-16, Genesis 32:22-32, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:2-20, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon Aid

George Bass

14. Proper 20

Lk 16:1-13 · 1 Tim 2:1-8 · Amos 8:4-7 · Hos 11:1-11

Sermon Aid

... pericope. Christianity is for all people. Prayers are to be offered for "all" persons from the top of kings to the bottom of the poorest. It is God's desire that "all" people are saved including communists and capitalists, atheists and agnostics. Christ ... over-purchasing. D. Inferior products - v. 6b. "Refuse of the wheat;" compare today's scandal of overseas' shipment of dirty wheat. Lesson 2: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 1. The Hands of Prayer. 2:1, 2, 8. Need: Most of us are familiar with the "Praying Hands" of Durer. ...

15. Christian Success and Christlikeness

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Teach the Text

Preben Vang

16. The Truth about Trouble

2 Timothy 4:16-18

Sermon

James Merritt

17. The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Acts 20:13-38

Sermon

James Merritt