Sermons on 2 Timothy 2:2-26:

Staying Pure In Heart

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 8, 2021

In our world today, many are doubting God and turning away from Him. So how can we strengthen our faith and remain faithful? We only need to remember that Christ will one day return and rid this world of all sin, immorality, and suffering.

I want you to think about your spiritual life for a moment. How would you rank your spiritual life? Is it backsliding? Is it stagnant? Or is it growing? We're going to again use the Book of Revelation and a letter that Jesus wrote to the church in Thyatira to examine our own spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 16, 2021

'Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus', Paul tells Timothy. We look at the story of three men who did just that: Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer and ask why.

Last week we started a new series on 2 Timothy. We looked at chapter 1 and I suggested that Paul’s central message to Timothy was, ‘Don’t be ashamed of the gospel’. Today we’re moving on to chapter 2. But I’m going to approach the passage by a different route. I’m going to take a look at three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me---Am I That Brave?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 23, 2019

One of the bravest thing a believer can do is pray the prayer, "search me oh God and see if there is anything offensive within me.

—Search Me--- Am I That Brave? Psalm 139 13-24 2 Timothy 2:1-4 When you think of someone doing something brave. What comes to your mind? A father lost his life, swimming for his kids. An uncle was severely burned running into a burning building to save his niece. What would give you the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Faithful One!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 7, 2019

In this message I would like to bring before my readership, one definite attribute in the Almighty, which at once evokes awe in me that is …He is a Faithful One. One may well say that His signature of faithfulness is seen vividly in all of His dealings with men beginning right with Adam.

THE FAITHFUL ONE Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant… Deu 7:9 First things first (Let me forewarn the readership that Alphabet “F” would be used frequently in this message…sic). What is the chief and highest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: *other

Abundant Life

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 17, 2019

Nobody listened to God then, and nobody is listening to Him now.

In a time where there only seems to be death and destruction playing out on the news 24 -7 This has country has turned into one big panic attack. Pass more laws, ban more guns God already did that 3600 years ago and how did that work out? He banned Adam and Eve from the forbidden fruit He gave ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 2 Timothy 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Our Savior

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019

Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 17:1-26, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Anything (Part 1: Spiritual Warfare) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 10, 2024

Christians must stay alert and vigilant. This exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to guard against the strategies of Satan and be prepared for the next good work God wants to do through them.

Intro Are you ready? Are you ready for anything? An important theme in Scripture is readiness. Second Timothy 2:21 talks about being “prepared for every good work.”i Sometimes God opens a door for a person, but the person is not prepared to go though that open door. He is therefore not able to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Be What You Are Called To Be. Let God Be God In The Process

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 25, 2024

Timothy's call as a young pastor would be difficult work, like a soldier going to war. What were Paul's principles for his life, and for all Christians in some senses? Find out.

7.7.24 2 Timothy 2:1–13 (EHV) Trinity Ev. Lutheran, Bay City 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Entrust the things you heard from me, in the presence of many witnesses, to faithful men who will also be able to teach others. 3 Share hardships as a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Preach The Word: Living And Proclaiming God's Truth 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2024

2 Timothy 4:1-2 is a powerful exhortation from the Apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy.

Preach the Word: Living and Proclaiming God's Truth 2 Timothy 4:1-2 Introduction: Today, we will dive into a powerful exhortation from the Apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy. Our text is 2 Timothy 4:1-2. Let's read this together from the New Living Translation: 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Romans 10:14, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Timothy 2:15, Titus 1:9, Galatians 6:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission: A Command To Be Obeyed Matthew 28:19-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 3, 2024

Hudson Taylor: "The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed." This profound declaration calls us to reflect on our role as followers of Christ.

The Great Commission: A Command to Be Obeyed Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful statement by Hudson Taylor: "The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed." This profound declaration calls us to reflect on our role as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready For Anything (Part 4: Going On The Offensive) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 9, 2024

This exposition from Ephesians 6:10-18 deals with the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. The prayer called for in verse 18 is part of the teaching concerning spiritual warfare. While a good defense is necessary, Christians must go on the offensive and fulfill the Great Commission.

Intro We are dealing with spiritual warfare using Ephesians 6:10-18 as our text. Every Christian needs to know how to do spiritual warfare because every Christian is a soldier. Like it or not, you are in a fight with the devil. His intentions toward you are not good. He hates you because he hates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:3, Proverbs 3:1-8, 2 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 10:1-38, Psalm 140:7, Hebrews 4:12, Luke 4:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 13:1-8, Romans 8:1-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Listo Para Cualquier Cosa (Parte 1: Guerra Espiritual) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 11, 2024

Los cristianos deben permanecer alerta y vigilantes. Esta exposición de Efesios 6:10-18 llama a los creyentes a protegerse de las estrategias de Satanás y a estar preparados para la próxima buena obra que Dios quiere hacer a través de ellos.

Introducción ¿Estás listo? ¿Estás listo para cualquier cosa? Un tema importante en las Escrituras es la preparación. Segundo Timoteo 2:21 habla de estar “dispuesto para toda buena obra”.i A veces Dios abre una puerta a una persona, pero la persona no está ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Lose Your Head!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 11, 2024

Herod's bad decisions, compromise, and pride created a prime situation in which to be taken advantage of and tricked into executing John the Baptist. We can learn from Herod and learn not to be so gullible.

THE EXECUTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING, TANTALIZING, AND SADISTIC PASSAGES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. ONE MIGHT EVEN QUESTION HOW THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE COULD EVEN QUALIFY FOR A SUNDAY SERMON! JUST THE MARRIAGE ALONE, JOHN THE BAPTIST WAS CORRECT IN REBUKING HEROD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Habakkuk 2:15, Matthew 5:34-37, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Word Of God Is Not Bound

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 13, 2024

Paul was a prisoner, bound with a chain, but he told Timothy, "But God's Word is NOT bound!" Religions nor Govts can bind the Word; our unworthiness can't bind it, and it can't be stopped!

THE WORD OF GOD IS NOT BOUND 2 Tim. 2:1-5, 8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It was the 9th of July and the judge, a veteran, was in a good mood as he asked the prisoner, “What are you charged with?” 2. The defendant replied, “Your Honor, I was simply doing my 4th of July shopping early.” “That’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

La Vida Aprobada

Contributed by Yosef Daniel on Jul 19, 2024

La vida aprobada es una vida declarada aprobada en los ojos de Dios. Es una vida sin vergüenza en su presencia porque sabemos que la sangre de Jesucristo nos ha limpiado de toda maldad.

La Vida Aprobada El Apóstol Pablo dijo a Timoteo: Procura con diligencia presentarte a Dios aprobado, como obrero que no tiene de qué avergonzarse, que usa bien la palabra de verdad. 2 Timoteo 2:15i ¿Qué es la vida aprobada y por qué es importante procurarla? La vida ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 66:12, Philippians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2-3