Sermons on 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8:

Lessons To Be Learned

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 12, 2008

Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find bett

Lessons to be Learned 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro Today there are all kinds of views of what a perfect pastor should be like and look like. And there is, no doubt, all sorts of advice available today on how a minister can be sure to fulfill his calling. But I think one will be hard pressed to find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Thomas Norton on Jul 17, 2007

Understanding the purpose of God’s Word for Pastors and Christians

Have you felt lost and alone with little hope of understanding what you need to know and what you need to do? Where do you turn to under pressure and in distress when everything seems to be bearing down on you? We all are looking for answers on this planet with so many things that seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Days

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 19, 2007

This is an outline that gives an exposition of 2 Timothy 3 with respect to the "last days" before the coming of the Lord.

The Last Days TEXT: II Timothy 3 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The concept of progressive evolution is not Biblical. Through the ages man’s wickedness has led him on a downward path. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Me, And It Is

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 27, 2007

A Father’s Day message - fatherhood (and parenthood) is more about making me holy than making me happy

It’s Not About Me, and It Is TCF Sermon June 17, 2007 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. If there’s ever a day we dads can say what I’m about to say, with at least some authenticity to it, and without sounding like total narcissists, it’s Father’s Day. What I want to say is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run Hard To The Finish

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on.

Text: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 Title: Running Hard to the Finish Objective: To challenge the students to make a decision to run right up to the finish and to encourage those that are dropping out of the race to come back right on. Introduction Before I began with the actual preaching of the word, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowledge Is Power

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 12, 2007

What children really need to know - the holy scriptures. A look at the knowledge Timothy gained in his childhood. What, when, who.

This sermon was preached the Sunday before our Holiday Bible Club. INTRODUCTION The Church needs to recognise the importance of children’s ministry. The first sermon of the church era emphasized that the salvation message includes children – Acts 2:39 "For the promise is unto you, and to your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15

Give It Away!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 14, 2007

Tell the good news!

GIVE IT AWAY! II Timothy 4.5 S: Evangelism C: Do the work of the evangelist Pr: TELL THE GOOD NEWS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Tools TS: We will find in our study three tools that help us to tell the good news about Jesus. Type: Propositional, topical The ____ tool is… I. THE GOSPEL II. YOUR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Evil Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2007

The Bible unmasks evil so we can see it as it is and avoid it at all costs.

Understanding Evil II Timothy 3:1-4 Purpose: To show what evil really looks like. Aim: I want the listener to know what evil really is and turn away from every form of it. INTRODUCTION: Paul is warning Timothy that there are difficult times ahead. This means that life was going to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Commissioned Pastor

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 16, 2007

The duty of pastors in God’s churches.

Intro: The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears good clothes, buys good books regularly, has a nice family, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Imposters Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 20, 2007

How can we spot a religious impostor? What does God think of shallow religion?

Avoiding Imposters II Timothy 3:5-9 Purpose: To describe what false teachers look like. Aim: I want the listener to be alert to false teaching and turn away from it. INTRODUCTION: Sunflowers are fascinating. These large flowers actually follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. I remember seeing a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Authority

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007

This sermon is from a Southern Baptist point of view concerning biblical authority. Even among Southern Baptists there is not complete agreement on the authority of Scripture. My point of view comes from my belief in the inerrancy of Scripture.

Introduction With the exception of the Lord Jesus Himself, the Bible has been the single most important influence in my life. When Paul wrote of Timothy, "From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Our Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007

God’s Word must govern everything we think and do.

The Bible is Our Ultimate Authority Series: First Things 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THE FIRST IN A FOUR PART SERIES: We can put a lot of time into thinking about how we want to furnish our homes; and don’t forget about the garage! We need to consider how we furnish our hearts! 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and speaks about how we can have our hearts

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME SERIES “Your Home A Sanctuary: A Place For God” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth = B.I.B.L.E. <Home furnishings (use my little girl’s doll house)> -kitchen sink set and the fridge -bedroom suite -Living room suite -dining room suite -play ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Preaching Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 2, 2007

Does preaching really matter? Only if we believe God has a message for us.

2 Timothy 3:1-4:4 Preaching Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 2, 2007 (Have a stack of sermons on the stage. Pick them up and flip through them in a reminiscing sort of way and think out loud about them.) Though I’ve only been preaching a little over six years, this is a lot of sermons. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Seminary Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 10, 2007

Modern seminaries may be helpful, but the Lord’s seminary training is much different. Here Paul reviews the training Timothy received--and it is much different than what we often see today.

God’s Seminary II Timothy 3:10-13 Purpose: To describe the ingredients that make up a successful servant of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to accept the challenge to serve Christ without reservation. INTRODUCTION: I am constantly amazed by the difference between the Bible’s formula for success ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible