Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:15-16:

The Bible - Worth The Effort (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

The study of God’s Word may be difficult at times, but it is well worth the effort.

January 23, 2000 2 Tim. 2:15 The Bible – worth the effort (Part 2) INTRODUCTION How much do you value the fact that you have a Bible that you can pick up and read for yourself? [read Jn 3:16 from the Greek Bible] No, I have not started speaking in tongues; what I was reading was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

God Calls Us All To Vocation.

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 19, 2002

Through Isaiah’s call to Israel to become the light of the world, and John’s recognition of the Christ, we see a model of vocational call that we can follow. God calls us all to different vocations, but one we are all called to is to pray.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany God Calls us All to Vocation. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Morning Prayer 20 January 2002 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Collect: Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Forfeiting Your Freedom

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom.

INTRO: As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom. But freedom can be lost. In the last 20-30 years, religious freedom has come under vicious attack in America. You can no longer pray at graduation ceremonies or high school football games. You can’t witness on the job. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Study The Bible (2)

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 28, 2002

Many people are not studying the Bible because they don’t know how! This outline offers some guidelines. This is essentially the same as How To Study The Bile but goes into a little more depth.

How To Study The Bible Guidelines Introduction "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15) There are many who do not study God’s word because they don’t know how. This lesson offers a few brief ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life God Blesses Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

In order to be blessed by God and be used by him, we must be grounded in the Word, confident in God, cleansed from unholy habits, and gentle with our adversaries.

The Life God Blesses II Timothy 2:14-26 Almost five years ago we started sending free copies of my books to prisoners across America. Through a partnership with Prison Fellowship, we have distributed tens of thousands of copies of Keep Believing, What a Christian Believes, and An Anchor for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persevere Under Hardship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005

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

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

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

Good Soldiers

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006

We are in a spiritual conflict. It is not a new conflict, but for some of us, it is new. The bad news is that this conflict will continue to intensify until the time of Great Tribulation- it will get worse and worse. The good news is- we are going to wi

The Good Soldier II Corinthians 10:3, II Timothy 2:1-26 Pastor Rex Deckard For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)Casting down imaginations, and every high thing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Christian Soldier

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2004

Are you showing the characteristics of a true Christian Soldier?

OPENING On June 6th, 1944 at 5:50 in the morning a group of 100,000 plus soldiers set sail for the French shoreline at Normandy, not knowing what laid in wait for them. All they knew was that they had a mission to accomplish and they were focused on that mission. That morning marked the beginning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Plan

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

What is our destiny? What is God’s plan for my life? Can I fulfill it? Questions every student asks.

I have a Plan, Don’t Get Sidetracked Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has a plan for your life. His plan for you is 1. Good 2. A Future 3. Has Hope Nothing mentioned about sadness, depression. Also there is nothing in there about the past SO, the question of the day is...how do I know that I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-12, 2 Timothy 2:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of The Preacher Series

Contributed by Pamela Staver on Dec 9, 2005

God doesn’t want us to just take the words of men as final authority; He wants us to study His word and discover his truths for OURSELVES.

Beware of the Preacher! "Study to Show yourself approved" By Rev. Pamela Staver Let me ask you this question. Why is it so important to love God with your mind and to study His Word for yourself? Well, first of all the bible tells us to "Study to show theyself approved, a workman who does not need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cram Your Copy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 19, 2003

Are there things we can do or cultivate to produce good fruit in our lives? One of the most important aspects of any Christian’s life is Bible reading. If you want to be a successful Christian, then you will take time and study God’s Word. Plain and si

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: CRAM YOUR COPY OF HIS WORD 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION… What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16, Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 9, 2003

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

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve With Focus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#3] SERVE WITH FOCUS 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction: [Play Video Clip ¡§The Time Is Now¡¨] 1. ¡§My house is full; but My field is empty¡¨. 2. The field is ripe unto harvest. 3. Christians must focus on the Gospel of Christ. We must focus on¡K Being Approved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist