Sermons on 2 Timoteo 4:1:

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007

A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reality Ever After

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 29, 2007

A message focusing on a few of the realities we tend to overlook in our quest for cultural relevance and seeker sensitivity.

Dakota Community Church January 28, 2007 Reality Ever After We sometimes portray the Christian faith like a fairy tale from childhood, all the action takes place before we “get saved” and then live happily ever after. Salvation is not the end of the story. It is not the end of the action or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

There Is Power In Preaching

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 1, 2007

Solid biblical preaching is desperately needed in our world today. Why a sermon about preaching? Because there is great power in preaching!

There is Power in preaching 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. There is power in preaching because preaching is important to God: It was important to God in the Old Testament: Prophets sent to preach God’s will. Prophets brought the “Word of the Lord” to people. Prophets declared God’s righteous judgment on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007

Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch (Evangelism) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #4... focusing on evangelism.

Isaiah 55:4-12 4 See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander of the peoples. 5 Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations that do not know you will hasten to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pursuing God Theologically

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning.

Pursuing God Theologically In following Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning. The goal of such study is to have what Paul called “the mind of Christ” so that we can live the life of Christ by the power of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

The Bible explicitly indicates what God expects from the preacher. This sermon examines these expectations from 2 Timothy 4:1.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 1 2 Timothy 4:1 INTRODUCTION A. The Preacher’s Charge Studying this letter from the apostle Paul to Timothy, his young son in the faith, is like treading on sacred ground, for it’s the last words ever penned by Paul in Scripture. We can only imagine what was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anything, Everything And Nothing Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 27, 2008

The message examines the relationship of Christianity to the postmodern culture.

America finds itself in the middle of a revolution in thinking which is greatly impacting virtually every aspect of life. The term used to describe our present culture is “postmodern.” If you look very closely you will soon discover that this mindset is the guiding spirit of our times. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Can't Lighten Up

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008

Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Watchful In All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2008

In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Be Watchful In All Things! In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Lessons To Be Learned

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 12, 2008

Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find bett

Lessons to be Learned 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Finish Line

Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2006

The time of our departure is at hand. Will we cross the Finish Line alone, or will we bring others with us?

THE FINISH LINE Sunday, November 05, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 4:1-8, "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; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Miracles Without A Message!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Feb 25, 2006

This sermon talks about how we have gotten caught up as a church in miracles, healings, and a false move of God, and have lost the REAL message of the cross!!!

"Miracles Without A Message!" 2nd Timothy 4:1-6 Sunday, February 26, 2006 I. Introduction: -verse 4: (Theme verse) -Present Title. -The church has lost it’s message and it’s power in the world today. (Elaborate.) -We focus too much now on miracles, healings, and deliverances now and not enough on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Fight The Good Fight, Finish The Race, And Remain Faithful Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 14, 2008

We must fight the good fight, we must finish the race, and we must remain faithful.

This morning, as I watched the start of a new day, the sun slowly rose over the distant horizon. As the darkness that had previously enveloped the sky quickly and silently retreated to its assigned hiding place, I had to give God his due praise. The night was and is cold and dark. Nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Ministry Of The Word In Evil Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Modern churches often fail to worship because they do not recognise the centrality of preaching for worship. We would do well to recall the instruction Paul gave Timothy.

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD IN EVIL DAYS “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist