Sermons on Timothy And Erastus:

Dangerous Times (2 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2024

Are we in dangerous times to be a Christian? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 3.

Will perilous times come in the last days? Should we avoid certain people? Did Paul suffer for preaching the truth? Do some ministers today suffer because they faithfully preach truth? Would they believe that all scripture is God-breathed? Let’s find out in 2 Timothy 3. Are we in dangerous times? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How You Can Know The Bible Is Trustworthy

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 29, 2010

Looking at the historical and scientific background of the bible and how you can know it is the word of God. It inspires us abou the truth of God's claims and remids us that the central part of our belief is God in history and that Jesus did rise from the

Where did the bible come from? Have you ever stopped and looked at a bible, wondering ‘Where did this thing come from?’. I mean seriously, where did this thing come from? For Muslims the answer is simple, Mohammed recited the Koran to his followers. Mohammed died in 632 AD. Ali a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 19:21-41

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2023

The loss of one's livelihood might well cause normal people to do some strange things. When Paul was in Ephesus, one man's speech to his co-workers led to a riot! How it started and ended is strange indeed.

Introduction: These last verses of Acts 19 show some of the opposition Paul faced as he taught the Truth of God and God’s Word to the people in Ephesus. Paul had seen the Lord work in a number of ways; now, he was going to experience some of the hatred the devil had for him and for all those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 30, 2025

Based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Challenges hearers to strive to finish well in the Christian life.

“DON’T STOP!” 2 Timothy 4:1-8 FBCF – 3/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Preacher told this story: “When I was small, my mother was my piano teacher. Once in a recital, I went blank in the middle of the piece I was playing & had to walk off the stage in total humiliation. Later, my mother gave me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting With Ministry Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

This message will answer the question, “How do I get involved in ministry?”

Our study on CONNECTING continues today. We are examining how to best fulfill our MISSION as we enter into this new year. In order to pursue the goals of evangelism and discipleship, we must be CONNECTED. First, we must be connected with God for the spiritual strength that only he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Life Well Lived” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ideal Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 11, 2009

Win ’em, wet ’em, & wean ’em. That last step is the big one of discipleship - "Teaching them to observe all things..." Often forsaken, but so important! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Ideal Discipleship I Thessalonians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealDiscipleship.html Chapter 2 had a nursing mother, and a teaching father doing spiritual parenting of these new believers. It leads perfectly into this chapter about grounding new believers. v. 2 “to establish you” v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Meditation: Thinking Through It Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 18, 2015

We live in a very fast-paced society and culture. It seems there is always somewhere to go and something to do. We don’t take time to meditate and ponder on life, the true meaning of life, the direction of our life, God, heaven, and the Bible.

Biblical Meditation: Thinking Through It 1 Timothy 4:15 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We live in a very fast-paced society and culture. It seems there is always somewhere to go and something to do. When we do have some “down time,” it is usually eaten up with some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15

Denomination: Bible Church

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 28, 2017

Christians must guard what enters their minds to gain the benefit of God’s peace in their lives.

In “How to Find Out Who You Are”, Nelson Price reports that 15 prominent college professors took this challenge: “If all the books on the art of moving human beings into action were condensed into one brief statement, what would that statement be?” The result of their deliberations was: What the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Other

Faith Soars! Fear Crawls.

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2022

Many Christians have settled for survival existence; they’re not expecting the abundance or the supernatural of God. They have been crippled by anxiety, disappointments, or fears. God commands us to wake up to faith.

FAITH SOARS! FEAR CRAWLS. 2 Tim 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things in our lives that cause us to worry. Rick Majerus, men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah, recently captured a common concern: “Everyone’s worried about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be A Timothy - Philippians 2:22-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

The preaching of the Word won’t have an effect on the hard, rocky, or weedy soil until someone gets down on the ground of that person’s heart and does some gardening.

Philippians 2:19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:22-24

Keep Your Head In All Situations! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2023

For Paul these words of advice came in the last chapter of the last book he wrote. The very next verse is where Paul refers to his departure. At the very end of his prolific writings he says, “Keep your head in all situations.”

Keep Your Head in all situations At a time when much was coming apart at the seams around me I had a dream. In the dream one of my friends asked me what I was going to do. My friend had been steady and faithful for many years. In the dream I told my friend, I will do what you always did when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 16

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 13, 2020

Hearing from God

Respecting tradition - Timothy was circumcised as an adult to be an effective witness to Jews. What would we do? Spiritual Global Positioning System - God's compass Punished for the Gospel again Another jailbreak The Roman card up their sleeve "be shrewd as serpents and innocent as ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

No Other Doctrine-Intro To I Tim Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

It is just a good principle of biblical interpretation to keep in mind that nothing ought to be accepted as Christian doctrine if it contradicts what is taught by Paul.

The Apostle Paul has always been one of the most loved and most hated of men. Thousands of books have been written about him, and many of them seek to blacken his name and cause men to despise him. For many he is too stern and narrow minded. He tries to pressure people into his own mold. He tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1

Section (2) Thessalonians The Model Church Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Sep 17, 2018

Paul speaks of his love to come, but must send Timothy instead.

I THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 THE MODEL CHURCH I. INTRODUCTION It is obvious from the nature of the writing that the apostle Paul had very deep feelings for the individuals with whom he had shared the gospel. He was concerned with their spiritual welfare. This great pastor of churches held them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal