Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:14-16:

A Heart Condition -Gossip'er Or Encourager

Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007

We can use our tongues to do evil, discourage, discredit or we can use our tongues to do good, encourage, uplift, love!

A Heart Condition Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo [pronounced “peek-a-boo”] She is, or was the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G a few years ago. But, she is more than a famous skier. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-16, 2 Timothy 1:2-14

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do We Study The Word Of God?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2007

If you study the Word just for knowledge then you need to reconsider. Study to show yourself approved by learning to trust God’s Word.

October 21, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Subject: Study Title: Why Do We Study the Word of God? There are things in this life that people tend to shy away from. One is political debate. Nobody wants to talk about politics because it always leads to heated discussion that ends up in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Approved, Appointed And Anointed Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 21, 2007

Every Christian should have these three characteristics, namely: Approved, Appointed and Anointed.

Approved, Appointed and Anointed “APPROVED OF GOD” - Part 1 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. II Tim 2:15-16 Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Get To Know Yourselves

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 22, 2007

LEARNING OUR PLACE AND PURPOSE FOR GOD IN THIS LIFE.

GET TO KNOW YOURSELVES. INTRO: WHAT DOES GOD WANT OUT OF YOU? 1: WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT? A) WHAT IS YOUR TALENT? B) YOUR GIFT C) THE THING GOD GAVE YOU SPECIAL ABILITY TO DO BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE YOU KNOW POINT: WE’RE ALL GOOD AT SOMETHING, SPORTS, BOOKS, COOKING, TEACHING, LEADING, ENCOURAGING, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Other

Handling Scriptures Skillfully Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 10, 2008

How much of the Bible is a normal christian supposed to know? The standard for all of us is a skilled workman. There are several basic skills we should all have as beleivers.

Handling the Bible Skillfully Janet and I love the Colonial period of time. I read about it regularly, both about the Revolutionary War and the period leading up to and immediately after the writing and adoption of the Constitution. I love studying the war and the incredible victory won under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Rightly Dividing The Word:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

God has given us His Word and we’re to be careful not to try and make His Word fit what we may have heard down through the years just because we may have heard or been taught certain things about the Bible according to what Grandpa may have said.

RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD: 2ND Tim. 2:15 Today I’ll talk for a little while about rightly dividing the WORD. And let me say here at the very beginning that I’m certainly not a Bible scholar by any means, but I do believe that God has given us His Word and we’re to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Solder In God"S Army

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 19, 2008

IF YOU ARE SAVED YOU ARE IN GOD"S ARMY

TEXT 2ND TIMOTHY 2:3,7,14 LETS READ TITLE HOW TO BE A GOOD SOLDIER IN GOD"S ARMY SHORT OUTLINE FOUND IN 2ND TIMOTHY CHAPTER 2:1-26 1.BE SAVED, VERSE 1 2.BE STRONG VERSE 1 3.BE STUDIOUS VERSE 1 4.BE SHARING VERSE 2 5.BE STEDFAST VERSE 3 6.BE SEPARATED VERSE 4 7.BE SCRIPTUAL VERSE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-26

Mind Control 3 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 3, 2006

The Christian, by a simple choice, can either be controlled by the human psyche or by the Mind of Christ. Ok!?!?? Then how do we know when we are controlled by human psyche or the Mind of Christ?

We are the midst of a series on mind control, and particularly the aspect of the control of false doctrine over thoughts and actions. As we progress, if some of the things I refer to are not in your "memory bank", please refer to past lessons. It is not practical or even possible to review all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16-17

Fear Not!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 17, 2007

FEAR NOT! Fear notEis used 63 times by God in the KJV of the Bible. God is trying to tell us something. (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Fear is the opposite of faith. Faith c

FEAR NOT! ’Fear not’is used 63 times by God in the KJV of the Bible. God is trying to tell us something. (2 Tim 1:7 KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. Fear is the opposite of faith. A. Faith cannot operate where there is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Why Can't A Woman Preach

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon is written to encourage women to ener into ministry and to cause us to look seriously at the Scriptures and women as God’s servants.

Why Can’t A Woman Preach 1/21/2007 2 Kings 22:11-20 2 Timothy 2:8-15 One of the things that we believe about the body of Christ is that it is far larger than any one church, one denomination or one nation. That is why we encourage you to attend bible studies at other churches. There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A Workman Or A Watcher?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 17, 2005

Descriptions of being a workman for the Lord as found in 2 Tim 2:14-26.

Last Wednesday night we talked about several ways to witness and talk to others, and this morning is a continuation of that message in how our witness translates to the work of the ministry. I have found some sayings from various places around the web that seem to apply to almost any situation, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Abuse

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005

Thoughts drawn from Chuck Swindoll on how to handle the Word correctly.

Biblical Abuse II Tim. 2:15 INTRO.: Charles Swindoll, in his book, "Growing Deep In the Christian Life". (p. 69ff) writes of biblical abuse. He sees mishandling the Scriptures so as to mislead others as abusive. Imagine the disillusionment of finding out the information you were given from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study To Learn And Know

Contributed by James May on Mar 12, 2006

God expects His people to study His Word and divide truth from error so that we may be vessels of Gold and Silver, useful in His Kingdom.

Study to Learn and Know By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 2:15-21, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006

This sermon examines the teachings of false teachers and how to counter them.

Introduction: There used to be a television game show entitled “Truth or Consequences.” Most people who are old enough to remember will associate that show with Bob Barker. He was the game show host for approximately twenty years. The contestants on the show were given the responsibility of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, Galatians 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, John 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Divide It Right

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2007

God wants us to understand His Word.

2 Timothy 2:15 Divide It Right Woodlawn Baptist Church July 24, 2004 Introduction Today I want to take a short break from our series in the book of Esther and speak to you about a subject that is going to become more and more of an issue as the day of Christ draws near, and that is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist