Sermons on 2 Timothy 4:5-8:

Arrivals & Departures

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003

I used this sermon for a memorial roll service...where we remember those from our congregation who have passed away. Using Paul’s "the time has come for my departure" and comparing that to flying in a plane.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, January 19, 2003 Memorial Roll Sermon Title: Departures and Arrivals Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Introduction 1. Have you ever been to the airport? A. At the airport, one of the first things you might notice... B. throughout terminal, there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 19, 2003

Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Living A Life Of Legacy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003

Every believer needs to look at the impact of how they are living and what they will leave behind when they pass from this life to the next

Living a Life of Legacy 2 Timothy 4:6-8 January 19, 2003 Morning Message Introduction Just before the National Championship game; Jim Tressel gave a speech to encourage the players and raise them to another level. In that speech he asked the players a very powerful question: What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A View From The Finish Line - Part 2

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 2, 2003

A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at one?”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Last Words Of Paul Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 7, 2003

These are the last recorded words of Paul. One’s last words often tell us where his priorities were.

It is significant that Paul’s last recorded words were to another preacher. Paul placed a great emphasis on the proclamation of the Word of God. He insisted on a certain level of job performance for himself and others who did the proclaiming. Since it is necessary for those who proclaim the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

To Boldly Go

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 3, 2001

God calls us all to present His Word and persevere in it.

4/2/01 10.45 a.m. 2 Timothy 4:1-5: "To boldly go" 4 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Cheap Antiseptic To Deaden The Pain

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

Chuck Swindoll says, "Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2015) ILL. Chuck Swindoll wrote, “Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life.” Can that possibly be true? Well, have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crowns, The Cross, And The Crime

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 18, 2001

Jesus did in fact commit a crime. He was and still is guilty of that same crime.

The Crowns, The Cross, and The Crime Today, I wish to explore these three avenues of thinking as we celebrate this Easter Sunday. I wish to expose a Crown that you haven’t noticed, and discuss the Cross in a way that you haven’t thought of, and prove to you that Jesus in fact, was guilty of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29, 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Road Markers In Paul's Life

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001

Distinct experiences that the apostle had that got him to the point where he could say "I have fought the good fight..."

I want to be like Paul and get to the end of my life and can honestly make a staetment like he did in this passage. For Paul to reach this point in his life some very significant things must have happened along the way. There must have been some spiritual road markers that he could have looked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Holiness

The Whole Enchilada

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001

A Challenge to pursue the complete truth of God’s Word.

The Whole Enchilada 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2. Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Things In Hell, We Need In The Church

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 23, 2001

The rich man’s life was over and he was in Hell before he realized what he should have been doing all along, we can learn from his mistakes.

We had an evangelist in our church for a 3 day revival and on the 1st night he set the tone of his messages by asking those in attendance "What in Hell do you want?" Then he proceeded to show them why they should do everything possible to avoid going there. I agreed totally then and still do! But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Run

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 14, 2001

This sermon is to help the congregation assess where they stand in their Christian Walk

On The Run 2 Timothy 4:7 ”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;” “PRAY” 1. Runners "Achievers are not only persistent, they are also hard workers who believe in themselves." - Timothy L. Griffith -Confident in the calling of God on their lives Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Benjamin Williams Sr.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2001

Eulogy for a Christian who loved his family as much as he did life itself. He died of cancer, but was strong to the very end in his faith.

Benjamin R.Williams, son, a grandson, a brother, a husband, a teacher, a counselor , a principal, a father, a grandfather, and a follower of Jesus Christ. He has completed the circle of leaving his mother’s womb, impacting this world, and finally entering into the presence ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Counting On You!

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Jun 20, 2001

Living life at a constant level to be used by the Lord, is not only our reasonable service, it is the world’s greatest hope of coming to Jesus.

God Is Counting On You! The Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commitment

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001

To serve God you must be committed to His will for your life. If you want to fulfill your purpose, you must be committed to it.

Commitment “A Term That Has Seemingly Become Obsolete” What is commitment? An engagement or pledge to do something, An unreserved devotion, bound to stand fast or hold in place. We live in a self-serving, throwaway, live-for-the-moment, do-what-feels-good, society. Typically, the only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational