Sermons on 2 Timothy 4:3-16:

Be Watchful In All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2008

In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Be Watchful In All Things! In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

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 Loyalty Of God

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

There are many different occasions when we will have a need for strength, whether it is physical, mental or emotional

The Loyalty of God 2 Tim 4:16… But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength, NLT Joke… Day care Lessons … In the Busy Bee Day Care the teachers would often sing actions songs with the children. Two of the songs were the Hokey Pokey and the B.I.B.L.E. One day a four year old named Claire ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

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

Eulogy For Betty Hayes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 23, 2006

Betty Hayes was an outstanding member of our church who had the gift of encouraging. She was loved by many in the church.

Betty Hayes On a warm summer day, on the 16th of August in the year 1934, near the great Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee, God gave Earnest Lee and Betty, a beautiful little girl, whose heart would grow to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Final Advice

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006

St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Basic Instructions For Successful Ministry Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

Paul’s last known remarks reflect some of his simplest yet greatest wisdom he could give to a young man destined for great spiritual warfare in the ministry.

Basic Instructions for Successful Ministry 2 Timothy 4:1-22 I. Stay True to the Word (v. 1-5) a. Always be prepared (v. 1-2a; Colossians 4:3) b. Use the Word to lead despite the lack of acceptance (v. 2b-4; 2 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:13) c. Fulfill the ministry (v. 5) II. Stay True to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy -John Mosely

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2007

Funeral for a Christian male who was a family man and who gave back to others in the church and community.

John Sylvester Mosely 01/13/2007 Whether we know it or not, each one of us is a gift from God to all the rest of humanity. We either improve or hurt it, but we never leave it just the same. I can truly say that humanity was enriched because God sent John Sylvester Mosely into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2007

A charge given to a pastor at his ordination service.

Ordination Message for Rev. Jeff Williams 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/14/07 The chairman of a church received the following chain letter in the mail…”This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfill Your Ministry

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

It is time to examine your ministry. We are fulfiling the ministry that God has called you into?

Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION 1. Encouraging Timothy to do the work of an evangelist... a. Paul charged him to "fulfill your ministry" - 2 Tim 4:5 b. That is, "fulfill in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone" 2. A similar charge was given to Archippus... a. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Leaning For The Tape

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A sermon on the importance of finishing strong in our CHristian walk.

LEANING FOR THE TAPE II Timothy 4:6-8 I. INTRO 1. This morning I’d like to share with you excerpts of two life stories. 2. Listen closely and see if you can realize the similarities. Failed in business 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Cope With My Own Mortality?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 17, 2010

In the brief moment we call now, we may either accomplish some great thing for the cause of Christ, or we may exist. If we choose the latter, we sacrifice marvellous opportunities to serve with distinction.

“I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ