Sermons on 2 Timothy 1:1-4:

A Shared Faith

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 14, 2007

A look at the faith shared with Timothy and Eunice

It wasn’t easy. She loved her husband but it was so difficult to share a life with someone who didn’t share your faith. You would think it would only be an issue on Sundays but it was an issue every day of the week. And children only complicated the matter; her priorities for the kids were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Always Were Mom's Favorite

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 21, 2007

This Mother’s Day message was originally delivered in 2003 and requested again in 2007. It deals with the heart warming memories of a Godly mother.

You Always Were Mom’s Favorite 2 Tim. 1:3-5 3I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I have been reminded of your sincere faith, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Memorial Day 2007

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2007

Memorial Day weekend should be about remembering people. 1- Look back and remember 2- Look out and love 3- Look up and honor

INTRO. – American Idol….love it or hate it. It’s over anyway and Jordin Sparks is the latest or newest American Idol. As much as Elaine and I enjoy watching American Idol it’s still a show about ME, ME, ME. It’s about one person trying to be the winner who takes all, so to speak. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legacy Of Lois

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 25, 2007

A mothers day message that looks at the impact we can have on our children and grandchildren.

LEGACY OF LOIS 2 Timothy 1:1-5 I would like to say HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all of you mothers out there and because today is Mother’s Day, we are going to be looking at a passage of Scripture that focuses on the impact mothers can have in the lives of their children. Who here has heard of Lois? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stir Up The Gift Of God

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

Our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has for us. Fully equipped and ready for every good work.

Stir up the gift of God Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-12 There has been for the past few months, a particular challenge: (1) To be heroes of the Lord. (2) To the men in particular, to be mighty men. Here in this gathering, I believe that our Lord is seeking people who will press into what He has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faithful Witness

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Learning to bear witness for Christ

"I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." — 2 Tim 1:6-7 Anyone who has even a moderate exposure to people has encountered some who are honorable and others who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Pentecostal Dna

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 17, 2008

What is your spiritual DNA?

Pentecostal DNA By: Pastor Donny Granberry Remembering Our Spiritual Roots: Our choice of text tonight is a letter Timothy received from Paul, who at the time of this letter was imprisoned and about to be executed by Nero, a psychotic tyrant who murdered his own mother, wife, step-brothers and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sincere Faith

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A Mother’s Day message that looks at the product of godliness conveyed to children.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Influence

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Mother’s Day message on the Influence a Mother has on her children. 1. Protection 2. Parameters 3. Prayer 4. Possibilities

A MOTHER’S INFLUENCE ILLUSTRATION: WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, that’s why." My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Commitments That Count Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007

This sermon is aimed at younger people making a commitment to Christ and to the church.

April, 2007 Confirmation Sunday “Making Commitments that Count” II Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: Today the word commitment is not a very popular one. People may be committed to their jobs, marriages, a church, an organization, to friendships --as long as things go well. But when circumstances ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

12 Keys To Abundant Living: Life God's Way Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007

The fourth in the series deals with living life God’s way. Paul reminds Timothy that you cannot cheat and win in the game of life.

Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: *other

A Message Of Encouragement

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-32, 2 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The How Of Encouragement

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 18, 2007

How does encouragement come? God is the source; the Holy Spirit is the encourager. Let us look at five ways the Holy Spirit gives encouragement.

The How of Encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Intro The “when” of encouragement is the many times we need it. The “who” of encouragement is the Holy Spirit, who continues the ministry of Jesus Christ among us. Now let us examine the “how” of encouragement. Timothy had been shedding tears over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Mother - Mother's Day

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 10, 2007

A Mother’s influence then and now.

The Influence of a Mother - Mother’s Day 2 Timothy 1:1-7 May 13, 2007 In 2 Timothy 1:3 and following we read these words - (read verses 3-7). Paul - the teacher The pastor The evangelist The mentor to other people is writing to one of his closest friends - Timothy. Paul writes to Timothy to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational