Sermons on 2 Timothy 3:8-17:

The Bible...god's Word?

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 15, 2000

Questions and Issues Relating to the Bible.

WHAT IS THE BIBLE? The Bible is a collection of 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament or Old Covenant, and 27 in the New Testament or New Covenant. We can think of the Old Covenant as being the old contract or the old deal between God and men, while the New Covenant is the new contract or the new deal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 3, 2001

Most believers are ill-equipped to deal with members of false groups, not because they don’t know enough about CULTS, but because they don’t know their OWN BELIEFS well enough.

Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers (2 Tim. 2:14-18) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/falsechurches.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Christians Think About The Bible Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Five key concepts about what Christians think about the Bible for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

If you take away the Bible, and you’ve taken away the entire Christian message. Yet lot of confusion exists today about the Bible. According to a 1996 Barna survey, 42% of Americans say they believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. Yet almost half of Americans believe that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something To Hold On To

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error.

Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error. Intro.: 1. In 1988 a Gallup Poll on religion asked the following question--"Which statement do you feel best describes your understanding of the Bible? a. In a moment I'm going to show these statements on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Inerrancy Matters

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about four blind men who were introduced to an elephant for the first time. None of them knew what an elephant looked like. "Ah!" the first one cried out as he grabbed the elephant by the trunk. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Inerrancy Matters - Part 2

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible.

Thesis: A thinking Christian can believe in an inerrant Bible. Intro.: 1. This AM we affirmed that the Bible is the Word of God and is totally and completely free from error. a. This is far from being a matter of opinion or question of semantics. b. The Bible doctrine of inerrancy matters for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 29, 2001

I briefly look at some of the main reasons why people don’t read the bible then show why those reasons aren’t valid. I conclude with three things the bible will help a person do.

What Does The Bible Offer That I Need? Two of our greatest presidents said some pretty important statements about the Bible. George Washington said, “It is impossible to righteously govern the world without God and the Bible.” President Ronald Reagan said, “Within the covers of one single book, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Me?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A Father’s Day sermon asking the question, "Do you want your children to be just like you?".

JUST LIKE ME? 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-17 Introduction: 1. The special music this morning poses an extremely important warning for us not only as fathers but for mothers, grandparents, etc. a. I want only best for my children. b. I believe all you fathers feel the same way about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible: The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 3, 2004

A Foundation Series Bible Study. God is the author of the Bible, and Holy men of God were inspired of God to write His thoughts (2 Peter 1:21). Revision Exercises & Test included.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Gold Medal Training Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 17, 2004

A sermon that compares athletic training with training for the Christian life.

Training 1Timothy chapter 3 verse.16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.MT 5:1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purpose Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

The purpose of all this is so that Christians will be completely ready to meet the demands of discipleship.

Introduction: When you buy a new tool, appliance or even certain toys for kids, what one item will you most likely find accompanying the new item. A Manual This manual is here to instruct you as to what pieces are inside, how to assemble and how to operate the item. Now most men, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The B.i.b.l.e. Yes That's The Book For Me

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 10, 2004

The Bible, how we got it, and is it reliable?

The Bible, yes that’s the book for me By Kenny McKinley 2nd Tim 3:16, 2nd Peter 1:20-21 The Bible is the greatest book ever written, it tells us not only how to live on earth, but how to get to heaven. The Bible is also the greatest literary work ever written, and is still the number one best ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Find A Hero

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Oct 12, 2004

Find the right people to copy and you will grow upward rather than downward.

How to Find a Hero Function: The listener will be able to identify healthy people to mimic and avoid those who drag them down. Some of you will remember times when no one gave a second thought to hitchhiking -- the roads were assumed to be safe. When you walked into a store, no one would scan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

"How Do I Know The Bible Is True?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004

How can I know the Bible is a reliable record of God’s revelation of Himself to us?

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16 There are many people who will say that the Bible is merely a collection of myths and legends. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist