Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:20-3:17:

Donkeys, Detours & Divine Direction

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

Most of us have good intentions about serving God. But when it comes to sin and the subject of obedience, good intentions don’t cut it.

TEXT: Numbers 22:1-38 (READ) INTRO: How many of you would agree with me that God’s ways are best? OK…How many of you that agree God’s ways are best can also say with me that knowing God’s ways are best hasn’t always meant you chose God’s way over your own way? (Even tho you would admit God’s way ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-38, 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free To Be Nothing

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002

God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meditations For A Quinceañera

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 27, 2002

This is a sample ceremony for a Christian younglady’s "coming of age" celebration which most hispanic cultures celebrate.

Consecration of a Quinceañera If you cannot find 14 fourteen girls or if you don’t want to have a "court of attendants", it is appropriate to have the quinceañera stand alone with her parents. It is suggested that the following objects be used in the ceremony. 1. A Bible (preferably with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Are The Bible And Church Relevant Today?” Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 14, 2002

#2 in a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing The word Relevant means “Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent.” To some the Word of God and the Church of Jesus Christ do not always seem “Logically connected” or “important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Vessel For Noble Purposes

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A message to encourage people to be usable vessels for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

A Vessel for Noble Purposes 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (February 17, 2002) Introduction We are going to spend the next few weeks before Palm Sunday and Easter looking at the issue of holiness. We will look at a number of areas of holiness, such as our speech, our actions, and what have you. I think you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Essential Equipment - The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Why should I need the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and train myself? I’m pretty sure I know the difference between right and wrong without it. Isn’t that OK?

OPEN: In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards and Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for feet, yards and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People We Need And Don't Need In The Church

Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000

A look at the different types of people we may have setting on our pews.

I.Background On The Last Days 1.Periolous Times - 2Tim.3:1-5 2.Departure From Bibical Principles - 1 Tim.4:1 3.Will Not Listen To The Truth - 2 Tim.4: 3 & 4 II.People We Don't Need In The Church 1.Sleeping Jonah's ( while souls are in danger of perishing ) 2.Powerless Samson's ( while the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power For Last Day Ministry

Contributed by Larry Meador on Nov 2, 2000

A challenge to the church to preach the word of God expecting confirmation.

POWER FOR LAST DAY MINISTRIES 2 Timothy Chapter Three (1) This know also that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2) men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, (3) Without natural affection, truce breakers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

The Bible...god's Word?

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 15, 2000

Questions and Issues Relating to the Bible.

WHAT IS THE BIBLE? The Bible is a collection of 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament or Old Covenant, and 27 in the New Testament or New Covenant. We can think of the Old Covenant as being the old contract or the old deal between God and men, while the New Covenant is the new contract or the new deal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Something To Hold On To

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error.

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error. Intro.: 1. In 1988 a Gallup Poll on religion asked the following question--"Which statement do you feel best describes your understanding of the Bible? a. In a moment I'm going to show these statements on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about four blind men who were introduced to an elephant for the first time. None of them knew what an elephant looked like. "Ah!" the first one cried out as he grabbed the elephant by the trunk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Inerrancy Matters - Part 2

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. This AM we affirmed that the Bible is the Word of God and is totally and completely free from error. a. This is far from being a matter of opinion or question of semantics. b. The Bible doctrine of inerrancy matters for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Balancing The 'do's' And 'don'ts' Of Scripture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture.

HOW TO HELP FRIENDS BALANCE OUT THEIR EMPHASIS ON THE "DO'S AND DON'TS" OF SCRIPTURE Some of our Christian friends tend to struggle with an over emphasis on the "don'ts of scripture." At the heart of the problem is an inability to grow in all aspects of one's faith. Some people attend church all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewed By The Word

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is our Sunday School Promotion Sunday. Today we are challenged to be people of the word to protect us from the thinking of the world

Introductory Considerations 1. September is a time to roll up our sleeves and get down to work. Summer vacation time is over and hopefully we have been refreshed to again concentrate on the work that God has blessed us with. 2. Children to again go back to school and new church activity year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way.

Too many people in the Church are deceived today concerning God's wisdom, word, will, and His way. They are following after their hearts instead of the Heart of God. David was a man after God's own heart, but it wasn't God who lead David to do what he did with Bathesheba. What we need to-day in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8-16