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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Persevere Under Hardship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    Are you going through tough times? It could be that God is making you into a wonderul tool - to use in furthering His kingdom. Find out how Paul encouraged Timothy to stay with it under pressure.

    Paul has just gotten finished telling Timothy that despite the fact that he was abandoned in Rome – that there were a few – like Onesiphorus, who were a great comfort during hard times. Now he takes it one step further – be strong yourself, and look for people you can trust – then pass on good ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Carl Allen avatar

    9 To 5 Christianity

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    All to often Christian’s find themselves living in part time for God Sunday morning only. When we come into a relationship with Christ, we are called to live a life for God everyday and all the time.

    9 to 5 Christianity 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Intro: One day a little boy anxiously waited for his father to come home from work. He had seen a bright shiny toy train in the toy store window and just had to have it. He asks his father, if he could do something in order to get this train. His father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldiers,athletes, And Farmers Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
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    HOW DO YOU "GUARD THE TRUTH"? PAUL GIVES TIMOTHY 3 METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE THE KIND OF EFFORT IT WOULD TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EPHESUS

    Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 2:1-13 Introduction. N 2nd Timothy 1:14, Paul tells Timothy to “guard the Truth”. The Truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy from a prison cell; and, he was going to be put to death in a very short ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    What Is The Goal Of A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,789 views

    The GOAL: make disciples who will make disciples What it will take: The Dedication of a Soldier; the Discipline of an Athlete; the Diligence of a Farmer

    Discipleship Series # 6 (#5 unavailable) What is the Goal of a Disciple? II Timothy 2:1-6 SCRIPTURE READING: II Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: David Glass was the CEO of the Wal-Mart from 1988 – 2000. Back in 1962, he heard that a guy named Sam Walton was about to hold the grand opening for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A Courageous Christian!

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

    Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    A Soldier's Endurance

    Contributed by James May on May 15, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,474 views

    Paul’s instruction to Timothy to be a good soldier of the cross and endure hardships is still relevant.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unshackled!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,499 views

    This is message designed to remind God’s people of the power of the Word of God to change lives.

    Unshackled! II Timothy 2:1-10 Main Text: II Timothy 2:8,9: 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. There are some things in life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Suffering For The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,075 views

    Are we willing and able in this time of death ,to suffer for Jesus?

    Suffering for the Church 2nd Timothy 2:1-21 In a land of plenty, are we willing to suffer for Christ? There are many in the world that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brent Charles avatar

    A Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Brent Charles on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,915 views

    This is the text of scripture inscribed in our Church cornerstone outside the main entrance.

    A Firm Foundation 2 Timothy 2:19 A Closer Walk With Thee _____________________ Introduction: Whenever a foundation is laid there is a process: The hole is dug The Gravel compacted The footings laid out The steel laid in The concrete poured Tie bolts in place Then we begin the foundation: The forms ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Thomas Lanthrip avatar

    The Biblical Principles Of Bible Study

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    I’m convinced that most of the church members, that makeup the body of Christ, are ill equipped for service. The prime reason for this is in the lack of biblical understanding of the mysteries of God that flow from the Word to those that are poorly nouris

    The Biblical principles of Bible Study 2 Timothy 2: 1-26 Intro: I’m convinced that most of the church members, that makeup the body of Christ, are ill equipped for service. The prime reason for this is in the lack of biblical understanding of the mysteries of God that flow from the Word to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Training To Be A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    What if you could sit under one of the greatest Generals in all of God’s army? Would you listen to what he has to say about basic training for spiritual battle?

    Training to be a Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Paul, the General, gives instructions to the Private Timothy. Having the right equipment for battle is great, but you have to know what to do with it. This is basic training for church work. Debate right now about what a “cut and run” policy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

    Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Credille avatar

    Striving As A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ!

    STRIVING AS A GOOD SOLDIER 2 Timothy 2:1-13 In these verses, Paul gives Timothy some exhortations for being a good soldier of Jesus Christ: I. BE STRONG (2:1). A. In grace which is in Christ. B. Means - "keep on being empowered." - "keep in touch with the power." C. Christ is where the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,870 views

    Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

    HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Half-Time Pep Talk

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,992 views

    Things can be pretty tough there in the first half of the game. Certainly Timothy was not having a really great time. So let’s listen in to Paul’s half-time talk.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Intro: Most team sports have some kind of intermission, half-time. 1. and if you have played on a crummy team, like the football team I played on in HS, you have heard the half-time “pep talk.” 2. supposed to energize, encourage, send the team back out with a “rah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free