Sermons on 2 Timothy 3:8:

What's That Smell?"

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 29, 2008

We live in a rotting world, and yet our response should not be to run and hide. We have the gospel cure that the world needs.

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Intro: tracking dogs (article in www.advancek9sar.com) Il) humans have 5 million sensory cells in our nose. Dogs have between 125-220 million 1. dogs smell this, faintly at first, and then zero in on location as scent intensifies! 2. because the closer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Those Who Oppose The Truth Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011

Paul describes some specific people who opposed the truth of God. 1- They are home invaders 2- They are ignorant of the truth 3- They are depraved of mind

INTRO.- ILL.- A little girl came very early one morning to her mother, saying, “Which is worse, Mama, to tell a lie or to steal?” The Mother replied that both were so sinful she could not tell which was worse. “Well, Mama,” replied the little one, “I’ve been thinking a good deal about it, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Violence & Abuse

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 21, 2020

A disturbing fact of life

Stephen King, the American author, once said: “There's a phrase, "The elephant in the living room", which purports to describe what it's like to live with a drug addict, an alcoholic, an abuser. People outside such relationships will sometimes ask, "How could you let such a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Watch For Danger Areas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Faithfulness, our witness, sin

Watch for Danger Areas 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (page 843) Introduction: Have you ever watched “Funniest Home Videos” or one of those shows like that and you knew what was going to happen? You look at the guy trying to jump a moving car and say, “Hey, buddy that’s a bad idea.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2017

2 Timothy 3:1-17 teaches us that Scripture contains everything we need God to tell us for faith and life.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk name Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Last Days Deception

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 24, 2017

Biblical warnings against deception, especially in the last days, is explored. Some fundamental characteristics of deception are discussed so that the believer is more equipped to identify and avoid it.

1 Timothy 4:1 9-4-16 Intro In Matthew 24 Jesus was alone with his disciples on the Mount of Olives. The disciples asked Him a question about the end times. “And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"1 How will we know when the end is near? What will tell us that Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Matthew 24:1-35, Revelation 13:11-18, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Isaiah 14:12-15, Genesis 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 15, 2016

As the consummation of the Age nears, the infiltration of evil into the churches will become more pronounced, requiring awareness and resistance from the faithful.

“Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

In These Last Days Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2016

A review of the characteristics of life in the last days and how the people of God must respond to those conditions.

IN THESE LAST DAYS "Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 19, 2018

People today are easily deceived because they have their minds darkened by flawed thinking, or a reprobate mind. Only God and the Holy Spirit can illuminate these flaws to correct them.

Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment! Flawed Thinking: The Reprobate Mind Learn Discernment! Kelly Durant 10-7-12 Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8, Romans 1:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Foundations Of The Faith: The Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

The world and unfortunately the Chuirch is wandering away from the authority of Scripture. The Word of God must be at the forefront of our Christian experience today.

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 2 TIMOTHY 3:1-17 I WANT TO CONTINUE MY SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH TODAY, BY LOOKING AT THE AUTHORITY AND INSPIRATION OF THE SCRIPTURES. TODAY WE LIVE IN A TIME OF GREAT CRISIS. FAMILIES ARE BEING DECIMATED BY DIVORCE, SUICIDE RATES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fall Of Babylon Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of Revelation exploring the coming fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 Last week we introduced the last player in the great end time drama. Babylon. Babylon as a system of thought and government has existed from the time of Noah. She is pictured as a harlot sitting on many waters and riding on top of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Watch Out For Danger Areas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 17, 2018

The Last Days, Peril, A Remnant of God's People

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - Watch Out for Danger Areas January 21, 2018 2 Timothy 3:1-9 (p. 833) Introduction: Everyone should know that a “Redneck’s” last words are… “Hey y’all watch this…” If you’ve ever watched one of those video shows like “Ridiculousness,” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Importance Of Biblical Instruction

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christians should be well-founded on the Word of God.

IMPORTANCE OF BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION 2 Timothy 3 (NIV) Read 2 Timothy 3:1-17. This passage says that Paul encouraged Timothy to continue in the truth that he learned from God’s Word through his parents. Our message today says that every follower of Christ should be well-founded on the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Outward Religion Is Not Acceptable To God

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 25, 2014

God demands true faith, true repentance, true worship, not the outward show of 'religiosity'

2 Timothy 3: 1-9 Outward religion Christmas has long gone and 2014 is no longer the 'New' year. Paul wrote his 2nd 'Pastoral' Letter to Timothy around AD66/67. The church was fairly 'new' as it was only 30 years or so after Pentecost, but it was not so 'new' that it was 'Pristine' or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Years 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

You do not need to shout like the sound of thunder or cause your voice to shake like the tremor of an earthquake and you do not need to season your words with the fire of damnation.

Inspiration for 2013 2 Timothy Chapter 3 Good News Translations Have you watched the television shows like X Factor or American Idol and the like? Maybe you have seen videos sent by friends of exceptional auditions or performances by unknown singers. I have seen several over the last few years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed