Sermons on 2 Thessalonians 5:12:

What Will Be Your Legacy? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

In this text we see something that often occurs in churches. A man is sleeping in church.

But it is more than just a man sleeping in this passage of scripture. This man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill while Paul preached a very lengthy sermon, and he fell out the window and died. • We ministers are indeed thankful for this passage of scripture, because when we see men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

In a previous message we looked at GOD’S PURPOSE IN THE BAD that comes our way.

When the bad comes our way, we need to remember Romans 8:28. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Some folks feel that this scripture is teaching that whatever comes your way, you should scream and shout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Trust 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

This is the second part of, “WHERE IS YOUR TRUST.”

Trust is something the Psalmist dealt with in this Psalm. He showed us three places where people place their trust during the days he lived here on earth. • Some trusted in the chariots • Some trusted in the horses • Some trusted in the Lord We dealt with two important things that God expects us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Word Pictures In 2 Timothy 2

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2021

There are 6 beautiful word pictures in 1 Timothy 2 that teach us about the Christian life. This is a basic skeleton outline to add your own meat to.

Word Pictures in 2 Timothy 2 TEXT: Turn to 2 Timothy 2 INTRODUCTION Paul used word pictures frequently as did Jesus (parables), David (“fly with the wings of a dove”), writers of Proverbs. Illus. – A pastor gave a Bible lesson using a nut as an object lesson. After the service a lady who had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Thief- People. (Chapter 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 1, 2020

The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then he shows the attitudes or mind-set we must have in order to slay these "thieves."

#2 THIEF- PEOPLE. (CHAPTER 2) Feb. 2, 2020 Philippians 2:4-Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

2 Bags Of Dirt On 2 Donkeys

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2019

Naaman the healed leper had a very strange request for a souvenir from the prophet Elisha: he wanted all the dirt that two mules could carry. What did he want dirt for? The answer is quite remarkable and challenges even the most spiritual among us to live up to his example.

2 BAGS OF DIRT ON 2 DONKEYS 2 Kgs. 5:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever noticed that things really DO look different from one generation to the next? 2. Janet Krogfus says that since she lives in rural Minnesota (way out in the country), she finds driving in the crowded city of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Bags Of Dirt On 2 Donkeys

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2019

Naaman the healed leper had a very strange request for a souvenir from the prophet Elisha: he wanted all the dirt that two mules could carry. What did he want dirt for? The answer is quite remarkable and challenges even the most spiritual.

2 BAGS OF DIRT ON 2 DONKEYS 2 Kgs. 5:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever noticed that things really DO look different from one generation to the next? 2. Janet Krogfus says that since she lives in rural Minnesota (way out in the country), she finds driving in the crowded city of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why 2 Timothy 2:15

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 10, 2017

We will look at the biblical text 2 Timothy 2:15

When we do as instructed to do in 2 Timothy 2:15 we: 1. Become wiser according to the word of God. 2. Become stronger mentally and spiritually. 3. Get closer to God and we began to know the difference between God's voice and the Devil's voice. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Possessing The Promise! Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

The fear of life.

Question: What are your fears? Fear and discouragement go with the territory in any kind of ministry. The only antidote is a constant awareness of the presence of the Lord. Therefore; Joshua Lead: Possessing the Promise: 3. He understood God’s Presence to Guide. Vs. 9-11 For forty ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Spies And The Harlot! Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

Faith to take the Promise Land.

There are only two women personally named in Hebrews 11 “The Hall of Fame of Faith”: Sarah the wife of Abraham and Rahab the harlot. Hebrews 11:6 “Now without faith it is impossible to please God,” (HCSB) Question: What kind of Faith did Rahab have? 1. Rahab had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorified Bodies (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2024

During the rapture something that is just as exciting as the rapture will be when the Lord change our mortal bodies into glorified bodies.

WHAT KIND OF BODY WILL WE RECEIVE? The Bible says we are going to receive a body FASHIONED AFTER HIS GLORIFIED BODY. Look at Philippians 3:21, we read, “Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Patiently (2 Samuel 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2025

How long must we wait patiently for God? Let's look at 2 Samuel 2)

How many years was it since Samuel anointed David king in Saul’s stead and he became king over just Judah? How much longer would David have to wait to be king of all Israel? How long have we waited for our king from heaven? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 2. Where did God tell David to move to with his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Build (2 Chronicles 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2025

What are we building for God?

Who is the foundation of the Church? Are we building wisely on that foundation? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 2. What building projects was Solomon planning and how large was the workforce? How large is the Gospel workforce? Then Solomon decided to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a royal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 3 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Paul then reminds him of the responsibility which was entrusted to him of sharing the gospel and also his own accountability to God in 1 Thessalonians 2:4.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Conduct Among Them - Part 7 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now addresses his words of encouragement and his wish for them to follow faithfully the LORD Jesus in 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 7 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Conduct Among Them” – Part b 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist