Sermons on 2 Timothy 4:15:

Serve With Endurance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 1, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#2] SERVE WITH ENDURANCE 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13; 4:9-22 Introduction: 1. It took me 4 weeks of swimming to build up to 1 mile. 2. It is easy to start but hard to finish. 3. God calls us to serve Him with endurance. Emotions We must be careful that we not confuse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Lonely Tonight

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 9, 2004

This is a Valentine Sermon that deals with the feeling of being lonely and what to do about it.

Are You Lonesome Tonight 2/8/04 2 Timothy 4:9-18 Hopefully, we all have just celebrated Valentine’s Day. This is the day when we show our appreciation to those we love. You might have received the traditional gift of flowers or candy. Maybe you received a card. Whatever the gift, it is nice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: *other

Come Before Winter Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2005

Is it winter in your life? Do you feel abandoned and without hope? Let the last words of the Apostle Paul encourage you as he prepared to cast off for the next shore.

Quite a number of years ago now I saw what was one of the most impacting presentations of my entire life. An actor – Phil Nash – performed a dramatic reading of 2nd Timothy called “Come Before Winter.” It was just him – in costume, alone on the stage with a few props, reciting the book as Paul the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting A Handle On Loneliness

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 12, 2010

In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – I will make him a help meet. Loneliness is one of the most heart wrenching feelings you can experience. You do not have to be alone to feel alone. You can

HOW CAN I HANDLE LONLINESS? INTRO: It has been said that an individual can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without oxygen, and about four seconds without hope. In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Timely Support For Ministry-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what is required? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-II—2Timothy 4:9-22 A man is at Grand Central Station waiting for his train that is leaving soon. He notices a guy carrying two suitcases & sporting this fabulous hi-tech watch, so he approaches him & says... "Wow! That’s a pretty cool watch you’ve got there." "Yeah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Timely Support For Ministry-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Others Hurt You

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

All our lives we have heard that two things are certain - death and taxes. But another thing needs to be added to that list of sure things - hurts. It is inevitable that as we go through life people will hurt us.

WHEN OTHERS HURT YOU 2 TIMOTHY 4:14-15 All our lives we have heard that two things are certain - death and taxes. But another thing needs to be added to that list of sure things - hurts. It is inevitable that as we go through life people will hurt us. Sometimes they hurt us by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:14-15

The Lord Stood With Me!

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Oct 10, 2007

In all that we face in life, the Lord will stand with us!

I. There are those who will stand AGAINST us (14) Paul here mentions that there are those who stand against him! That is that some will rise up and seek to hurt us and our testimony for the Lord! We must be aware! John 15:18 Alexander the coppersmith - Did him much evil! - Greatly withstood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

We have hope only because we have faith. We only hope for what we believe is attainable. And we believe, or have faith, in God because of his love for us.

(Lectionary Reading is 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 -- 9-15 is left out) Collect prayer: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Basic Instructions For Successful Ministry Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

Paul’s last known remarks reflect some of his simplest yet greatest wisdom he could give to a young man destined for great spiritual warfare in the ministry.

Basic Instructions for Successful Ministry 2 Timothy 4:1-22 I. Stay True to the Word (v. 1-5) a. Always be prepared (v. 1-2a; Colossians 4:3) b. Use the Word to lead despite the lack of acceptance (v. 2b-4; 2 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:13) c. Fulfill the ministry (v. 5) II. Stay True to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Farewell Timothy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006

How to deal with desertion, loneliness and imminent death

2 Timothy 4 verses 9-22 Last words are important. In every film where someone is dying there are usually dramatic words of instruction passed on to the living. We hold on to last words as being precious and important. I know the last words my grandfather said to me a few days before he died. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Will Be Faithful To The End Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all need to make the commitment to be faithful until the end no matter what outer circumstances may come our way.

I Will Be Faithful to the End Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have talked about different commitments that we can and should make. We have talked about being better witnesses, better stewards, better students of the Word and better servants for Christ. In all we do we need to strive to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With Loneliness - Paul Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009

Loneliness is how satan wants us to live our lives, but God’s remedy for loneliness is friends!

TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:1-16; various others in proverbs TITLE: What to do with Loneliness - PAUL SERIES: When Life Gets Messy… TOPIC: Loneliness & Friendship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 22, 2009 PROP.: Loneliness is how Satan wants us to live our lives; but God’s remedy for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Your Job Well

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

Is living a sanctified life Law or Gospel? Is it obeying God, or living life in reflection of Christ

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 20, October 18, 2009 “Do Your Job Well” 2 Timothy 4:1-18 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † You are the beloved Children of God, and I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ’s kindness and mercy will free you to enjoy complete peace! Is it Law – or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Wrestling With Loneliness Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 14, 2008

Both the pervasiveness and pain of loneliness is well known and documented. But what does the Bible and the Church have to say and do about it? Bottom line: loneliness can only e overcome through intimate relationships with Jesus and other people.

WRESTLING WITH LONELINESS Part 2 in Series: “Does Anybody Know, Does Anybody Care?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday October 5, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Paul McCartney famously sings: “All the lonely people, Where do they all come from, All the lonely people, Where do they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist