The Message ArchiveSermons on 1 Timothy 3
Each card opens the sermon at the moment the verse is named, where the recording is timed.
1 Timothy 3:1
7 sermons
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
“Oh listen, (I've got to find it, and when I do) "If a man, if a man, any man, desires the office of a deacon." [1 Tim 3:1] I used to think that was a good verse, I showed that the man had said, "Shame on you."”
Two VinesLee Vayle, February 6, 1968
"He that desires the office of a bishop, desires a good thing." [1 Tim 3:1] It says, "The man desires to be an elder."
Study of PerversionLee Vayle, May 8, 1968
“Well, let's find out. 1 Timothy 3:1”
Perversion TracedLee Vayle, June 29, 1968
“1 Timothy 3:1”
PerversionLee Vayle, March 5, 1969
“Now, It says here, "that if you desire the office you desire a good thing." [1 Tim 3:1] (See?)”
Perversion of New Testament WordLee Vayle, March 19, 1969
“All right let's go to 1 Timothy 3:1”
The Nicolaitian - Laodicean ComplexLee Vayle, August 29, 1970
1 Timothy 3:2
2 sermons
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
“If we use 1 Tim 3:2, the bishop, he is the husband of one wife.”
Q&A#2_PastorsLee Vayle, January 20, 1988
“Now, since the first requirement of an elder is in 1 Tim 3:2, that same requirement is required of the pastor to forestall what lies in a spirit that could come into the church.”
Q&A#7_PastorsLee Vayle, February 7, 1988
1 Timothy 3:3
1 sermon
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
“So, let’s take a look at what the filthy lucre stuff is, and we’ll find out why in 1 Tim 3:3-8.”
Priorities #4 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 14, 1978
1 Timothy 3:4
1 sermon
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
1 Timothy 3:9
7 sermons
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
“First Timothy 3:9 the office that God gives him, the use of the Word, to preach that Word for the sake of the Elect. 1 Timothy 3:9”
Mysteries of GodLee Vayle, May 19, 1971
“All right 1 Timothy 3:9”
Destroyed by WisdomLee Vayle, July 5, 1971
“All right. 1 Timothy 3:9”
The Mysteries of God - SK Camp MeetingsLee Vayle, July 6, 1971
“In 1 Timothy 3:9, this is a tough one for the ministers.”
Mysteries of God [Tuscon AZ]Lee Vayle, February 20, 1972
“1 Timothy 3:9 The office that God gives them the use of the Word, is to preach that Word, for the sake of the Elect.”
Mysteries of GodLee Vayle, February 20, 1972
“Everything has got to have Scripture, or we’re not going to quote it to you. 1 Timothy 3:9”
Mystery of Iniquity # 2Lee Vayle, March 1972
1 Timothy 3:11
1 sermon
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
“And then the Scripture is given: the 1 Cor 11:1-16, 1 Tim 3:11, 1 Tim 5:11, 16; also Prov 31:10-31.”
Sisters #1 Q&A 2388Lee Vayle, April 6, 1988
1 Timothy 3:16
20 sermons
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
“Let’s turn now to 1 Timothy 3:16”
Godhead # 2Lee Vayle, March 3, 1968
“Over in 1 Timothy 3:16”
Mysteries of GodLee Vayle, May 19, 1971
“First of all, we turn to the Book of 1 Timothy 3:16”
Destroyed by WisdomLee Vayle, July 5, 1971
“1 Timothy 3:16”
The Mysteries of God - SK Camp MeetingsLee Vayle, July 6, 1971
“Over in 1 Timothy 3:16 says,”
Mysteries of GodLee Vayle, February 20, 1972
"He was God manifest in the flesh." (1Timothy 3:16) "He was the express image of the Person of God, because He was the Person of God."
The Purpose of the Almighty GodLee Vayle, July 27, 1973
1 Timothy 3, the chapter as a whole
3 sermons
“Okay, let’s go to 1st Timothy, the 3rd chapter, 1-7.”
Sisters #2 Q&A 2488Lee Vayle, April 13, 1988
“Oh, I don’t want that one, do I? 1 Timothy, the 3rd chapter.”
Sisters #5 Q&A 2788Lee Vayle, April 24, 1988
“Over in 1 Timothy, the third chapter, Verse 16 says, without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness.”
1972-LV Mysteries of GodLee Vayle, 1972