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Word Pictures In 2 Timothy 2

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2021

There are 6 beautiful word pictures in 1 Timothy 2 that teach us about the Christian life. This is a basic skeleton outline to add your own meat to.

Word Pictures in 2 Timothy 2 TEXT: Turn to 2 Timothy 2 INTRODUCTION Paul used word pictures frequently as did Jesus (parables), David (“fly with the wings of a dove”), writers of Proverbs. Illus. – A pastor gave a Bible lesson using a nut as an object lesson. After the service a lady who had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Walk With God Up 34:19 Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 28, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers we continually find ourselves standing at the crossroads of decision making

A Walk With God Up 34:19 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 22, 2020) “And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father.” (Genesis 34: 19, King James Version ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:19, Exodus 34:19, Numbers 34:19, 2 Chronicles 34:19, Psalm 34:19, Job 34:19, Jeremiah 34:19, Ezekiel 34:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Redeeming Time

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 30, 2021

A message about the importance of making the best of the time we have.

Redeeming Time (Speak to Yourself) Theme: Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Ephesians 5:15-21 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (18) And be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Transition Of Purpose

Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 18, 2014

moving from "on purpose", to "in purpose"

Today I want to preach on purpose! Williams tells a story of someone “lost his purpose” -- it is the story of Jacob Brodzky. a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The older Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. The boy, on the other hand, desired nothing but to marry ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-16, Esther 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Looking For A Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

GOD IS LOOKING FOR A MAN

GOD IS LOOKING FOR A MAN EZEKIEL 22 v.23 -31 v.30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. INTRODUCTION: God looks for men! (a) In Salvation God has been seeking for the souls of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

One Thing

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 11, 2015

The Sermon on the Plain---a level teaching place that Jesus used to conquer the flesh of man in the truth of heart to live the best life possible in the midst of evil and sins.

ONE THING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 9 "And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, to be healed of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-45

Denomination: Friends

Cry Baby, Cry? When The Brooks Goes Dry?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014

EVEN SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF PROMISE KNOW LEAN TIMES. What are we going to do when everything seems wrong? Study Hagar and Elijah.

CRY BABY, CRY BABY, CRY BABY, CRY... WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN OUR PROVISIONS GO DRY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In 1945 a young man and his girlfriend decided to get married... The two had enough money for a simple wedding and they purchased two train tickets to go to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anger? Infantile Narsissim

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

To be mature we have to learn to control our emotions... David asks the Lord to show him and correct him. Hold us accountable? Identify perpetual babyhood?

INFANTILE NARCISSISM...AM I IN A VICE-GRIP... MATURITY MASTERS EMOTIONS... DOES THIS CONTROL ME OR DO I CONTROL IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY IDENTIFIED THE LIGHTNING RODS THAT MOCK YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES? FEW SEEK THE REVELATION OF CORRECTABLE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Chastisement

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

Christians are not punished for sins. God's people can never by any possibility be punished for their sins, for God has already punished them at the cross.

DIVINE CHASTISEMENT "Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him" Heb 12:5 I. Divine Punishments vs. Divine Chastisement A. Importance to draw a distinction for 1. The honor and glory of God 2. The peace of mind of the Christian B. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The ---Itis Diseases In The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2017

We understand the diseases of tonsillitis, appendicitis, arthritis but there are some spiritual diseases that seem to be contagious within the camp. Let's get the vaccinations?

EVER HEARD OF THE ---ITIS DISEASES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.comout Thank you Garry Brackett for pointing out this trail for the rabbit dog to find. I remember as a child my Dad preaching about the FLOWER OF EASTEROUS-CHRYSANTHEMUMS? I understand this flower blooms ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Challenged With The Truth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2026

Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them and the real dangers their teaching posed to the churches and those within their communities. This wasn’t an issue that Paul could ignore – the souls of people within Galatia hung in the balance.

Challenged with the Truth Galatians 1:6-12 I think you will agree that Paul offered a very encouraging and gracious greeting to the Galatians. However, having greeted them, he got right to the point regarding his concern for them. Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008

I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride Goes Before A Fall

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

The Edomites believed some things about their nation that God found to be false.

Obadiah 3-9 Pride Goes Before A Fall Introduction Before we look at our text in Obadiah, I want us to consider some of what the Proverbs have to say about pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Ruth - Part 3: Planning Towards Destiny Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 6, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

Ruth Chapter 3 Happenstance? Coincidence? or Divine Providence? Reviewing to the point where we are now we make certain observations and wonder if it all just happened! Did it just happen that Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem? Did it just happen that Ruth was determined to follow her? Did it ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking The Tightrope Of Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Oct 27, 2007

What is the purpose of our freedom in Christ? How does our relationship in Christ relate to our relationship with others? What struggles do we has christians have against the flesh ? against the law?

Walking the Tightrope of Christian Liberty Galathians 5:13-26 Introduction If you have ever been to the circus, you can recall the tightrope walker on the platform high above the crowd, it sometimes seemed that she could almost touch the top of the circus tent. In front of her was this silver ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist