Sermons on 2 Timothy 3:12-4:5:

Something To Hold On To

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error.

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error. Intro.: 1. In 1988 a Gallup Poll on religion asked the following question--"Which statement do you feel best describes your understanding of the Bible? a. In a moment I'm going to show these statements on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about four blind men who were introduced to an elephant for the first time. None of them knew what an elephant looked like. "Ah!" the first one cried out as he grabbed the elephant by the trunk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Inerrancy Matters - Part 2

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. This AM we affirmed that the Bible is the Word of God and is totally and completely free from error. a. This is far from being a matter of opinion or question of semantics. b. The Bible doctrine of inerrancy matters for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Renewed By The Word

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is our Sunday School Promotion Sunday. Today we are challenged to be people of the word to protect us from the thinking of the world

Introductory Considerations 1. September is a time to roll up our sleeves and get down to work. Summer vacation time is over and hopefully we have been refreshed to again concentrate on the work that God has blessed us with. 2. Children to again go back to school and new church activity year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way.

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way. They are following after their hearts instead of the Heart of God. David was a man after God's own heart, but it wasn't God who lead David to do what he did with Bathesheba. What we need to-day in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8-16

The School Of Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” When we think of “learning”, many times we associate it with education or school. To learn is to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14

Death With Dignity

Contributed by Alan Walker on Oct 18, 2000

1. To Face death with Dignity - We need to deal with Today (1-2) 2.

1. To Face death with Dignity - We need to deal with Today (1-2) 2. To Face death with dignity - We need to deal with Tomorrow (3-4) 3. To face death with dignity - We need to deal with yesterday (7) 4. To face death with dignity - We need to deal with Eterntiy (8) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

What The Preacher Thinks

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

What the preacher thinks about several important matters in life.

INTRO.- What the preacher thinks. I know. That’s a scary thought! ILL.- One preacher said to another, "I think a preacher needs to study a lot for his Sunday morning sermon." The second preacher said, "I disagree with you. Many times I have no idea what I am going to preach about until I go into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Driving On One-Way Streets Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

September 14 & 15, 2002 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Driving On One-Way Streets” Maybe you’ve heard of the busload of politicians who were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do Have Religion Or Relationship?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 18, 2002

This message examines the dangers of just going through the motions of religion without any relationship with the Lord.

Apr-01 Revised Nov-02 DO YOU HAVE RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? 2 TIMOTHY 4:3-5 Our text paints for us what I believe is a very accurate picture of the times that we live in… It gives us an example of what we are seeing everyday around us… Even though Paul here is specifically speaking to Timothy, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Significent Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

As we review these significant signs of the times that will be in place prior to our Lord’s return, we can "lift up our eyes for our redemption draweth nigh".

SIGNIFICANT SIGNS OF THE TIMES "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come." "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." II Timothy 3:1, 13. I. PERILOUS TIMES WILL COME! The Greek word “chalepoi” can, with equal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

An effective Christian is one who is involved in communicating God’s Word to others.

How To Become An Effective Christian “PREACH THE WORD!” II Timothy 4:1-8 November 2, 2002 Introduction Harry Reginald Hammond, better known as “Reg” to all of his friends, had felt a calling on his life to serve as a minister in the Church his whole life. Reg’s father was an Episcopal priest as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Regrets

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 6, 2002

Learn to live a life without regrets.

No Regrets 2 Timothy 4:5-8 Read Story In 3 weeks we will rejoice at surviving this year and celebrate the beginning of a new year. Let me ask you, “How has 2002 been for you? Did you make resolutions this year and if you did, how did you fare with them?” If you are like the vast majority of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should We Read The Bible?

Contributed by Jeffery Karnes on Dec 10, 2002

Tells reason why we should read the Bible, and some of the excuses that Christians come up with for not reading it.

Why should we read the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Have you heard about the couple that sent their son off to college at Ohio State? When he left they gave him a Bible and told him to read it carefully, because it would be very helpful. Well after a few weeks of school the son wrote home and told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

To Build A Fire

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002

like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 John 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational