Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:1-4:5:

"A Good View Of The Good News!'

Contributed by James H. Cook, Jr. on Oct 13, 2001

"As recipients of God’s grace, all Christians are called to ’open their eyes’ as well as their hearts, to do the work of an Evangelist.’"

"A GOOD VIEW OF THE GOOD NEWS" Romans 1:1-7 and II Timothy 4:2-5 If you’ve ever listened to Paul Harvey’s radio program you know that many times he recognizes couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Occasionally I’ve heard him recognize those celebrating their 75th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3 Witnessing To Mormons Series

Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001

Lesson 3 of 6 on witnessing to Mormons

Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 3 Jeff Bixby March 12, 2001 Scripture: 2Timothy 2:15 "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." A question that you may be asking yourself right now is, how can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Study The Bible

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 30, 2001

As a believer how important is it to study the Bible? What if you don’t know how to do it? Pastor Steve shares in this message principles of Bible study.

INTRODUCTION Bible study is very important for all believers. It is the very means by which you are equipped for God’s work. It is not just for those called to vocational ministry but for all believers. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 10, 2001

I want to be a soldier brave and true.

A GOOD SOLDIER Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 10, 2001

Keep on the firing line!

Onward, Christian Soldiers We love to sing the song, "Onward Christian Soldiers", but do we have a clue as how to prepare and fight a spiritual war? Do we have the commitment and intestinal fortitude to fight to the death like our forefathers? I have many doubts that we are or would. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Ephesians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Veterans

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Nov 14, 2001

A Veteran’s Day Sermon

Spiritual Veterans Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Scripture Text: 2 Tim. 2:3-4 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man who warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Leave A Legacy (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is no question that God will provide leaders for the next generation - The question is, will you have a part in raising up those leaders?

Leaving A Legacy – Adapted from The Search For God’s Own Heart by Andy Cook (Ch. 15) (Part 4, Building a Stronger Family) Text: II Samuel 21:15-22 (pg. 232 in pew bible) God gives each generation the opportunity to raise up new leaders for God’s people. Since we know that God will have leaders ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Reading God's Word

Contributed by Benny Horn on Dec 3, 2001

When you lose your appetite for spiritual food, you may need to see a spiritual doctor, the great physician, Dr. Jesus!

"The Importance of Reading God’s Word" 08-06-00 Introduction: How many times have you heard some of these excuses on why folks don’t read the Bible? Maybe you have been guilty of using some of them yourself. 1. I think the Bible is just a book written by a bunch of men... 2. It’s hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Has The Devil Taken You Captive?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 4, 2001

Learn how the devil wants to Confuse, Control, Consume, Condemn and Convince you.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAS SATAN TAKEN YOU CAPTIVE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Check Out The Book

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

Ingredients for everyday living.

INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING THINGS IN THE WORLD FOR ME IS TO TRAVEL TO UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY WITHOUT A ROAD MAP. THROUGH THE YEARS, THE LORD HAS BLESSED ME TO TRAVEL THIS WORLD EXTENSIVELY, SOME BY PLANE BUT MOSTLY BY AUTOMOBILE. A LOT OF THE PLACES THAT I HAVE TRAVELED, I HAD NEVER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And The Bible

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 9, 2001

The Gospel of John, with its long intricate discourses, written by a very old man many years later, is an illustration of the Inspiration and Illumination of Scripture.

A man whose hobby was collecting old books was talking to a friend, who mentioned he’d just thrown out an old, tattered Bible while cleaning out the attic. “Who printed it, do you know?” the book lover asked. “Oh, someone named Guten- something,” he replied. “Gutenberg?!” the collector gasped. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Develop A Devotional Message

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Faithfulness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We look at the fruit of faithfulness and see how this characteristic of God becomes a powerful witness to the fact that God is real and He is in us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Few years ago held special service to try and reach those outside the church. One of highlights was this song. Words come from a person outside church looking for something. Ev’ry night I say a prayer, In the hopes that there’s a Heaven, But ev’ry day I’m more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Soldier (Thoughts For Memorial Day)

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Tim. 2:3 says, “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Tim. 2:3 says, “Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” On May 30th in America, we observe a day called “Memorial Day.” It is marked by parades, speeches; flags and flowers are placed on the graves of many servicemen. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

For The Sake Of The Elect

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

OUR DRIVING MOTIVE FOR CONTINUAL EVANGELISM OUGHT TO BE OUR PASSION FOR THE ELECT.

Yesterday....visit to jail..."credentials"..."Before I formed you in the womb I knew you" (Jer. 1:5)"Chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world." (Eph 1:4) Scripture is replete with examples of the truth that our salvation originates with choice of God long before we ever considered him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist