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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,030 views

    1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The lessons to be gl

    Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    Looking at 2 Timothy we see four anologies to a Christian that we can use for our life.

    Introduction 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Grace- Grace is the empowering of God enabling me to be what God created me to be and to do what He has called(destined for) me to do. Not something I dream up not something I deserve. Not merely unmerited ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Soldier Boyz

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005
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     | 3,418 views

    A message about what it means to be a member of the army of God and a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

    9, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Soldier Boyz Introduction: 2Timothy 2:3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • douglas dudley avatar

    Soldiers,athletes, And Farmers Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
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     | 25,068 views

    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

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Practical Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

    Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Remember This Day!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 22, 2016
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    In conjunction with Memorial Day, we remember God's directives and remember his son; his word and his people.

    1. Memory Challenges The man looked a little worried when the doctor came in to administer his annual physical, so the first thing the doctor did was to ask whether anything was troubling him. "Well, to tell the truth, Doc, yes," answered the patient. "You see, I seem to be getting forgetful. I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Think About It Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015
     | 5,359 views

    Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

    “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2015
     | 6,631 views

    In our service to the Lord, some things must always be borne in mind. Remember Jesus Christ is perhaps the most important truth to hold in mind for each Christian.

    “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!” [1] We have just come through the Christmas Season. We are poised on the cusp of a new year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011
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    The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

    Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Point Man Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 9,836 views

    Uses the analogy of a military leader to describe a Father's responsibility.

    The Point Man 2 Timothy 2:1-10 REFLECTION: Go back in your mind 40 years ago. You are in Viet Nam and you’re selected as the point man (leader) for a team of 7 men to go on patrol. > Your Mission: To identify a safe passage for your outfit to their next destination. > Your Enemy: Unseen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nicky Evans avatar

    The Commitment

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011
     | 12,832 views

    While the cost of discipleship is 100% commitment 100% of the time, the outworking of that commitment will differ from one person to the next.

    Last week we spoke about the cost of discipleship, or the cost of following Jesus, or the cost of being a Christian. Whether you are the pastor or a missionary or just the guy who gives out the hymn books each meeting, the cost of following Jesus is the same for us all. And from the Scriptures we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Disappears

    Contributed by Howard Langford on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Many times in life we may feel that the Lord is invisible. You feel that God has not been fair. This message will help you discover where the Lord is when He seems invisible...

    When God disappears from your life… Many times in life it appears that God is not present. What do you do when you feel that God has forgotten you? You reaffirm Him as your messiah. Messiah means to the Jewish culture “this is who we are hanging our hat on, we will rest all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be What You Are!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,499 views

    Pictures of a Christian. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-13. In this chapter the apostle Paul presented a number of pictures; • That describe not only the Christian minister, but also each Christian. • We are going to look at five of those pictures tonight. • Each picture has many ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Endure Hardness

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,528 views

    Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

    Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keep It Simple!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,045 views

    There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep the basics simple.

    Title: Keep It Simple Text: II Timothy 2:8-15 Thesis: There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep it simple. Introduction They say that the memory is the first thing to go… Two elderly gentlemen were sitting together ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational