Sermons on Timotiyos Ii 2:7:

What It Takes To Be A Soldier (Veterans Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Many folks are ignorant about the national holidays this country has set aside for us to observe. Veterans day is one of them.

If you ask some why we observe this day as a national holiday, they know it has something to do with the military, but they do not understand the significance of it. Illus: They remind me of a young man that took his girl friend to her first football game. They arrived at the game when the two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Swords Plows No Benches

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2025

Pick up your weapon, your plow and get off the bench.

Will we ever get back to the it is not about us Christianity? We run from church to church to fulfill our needs when we are to die to self and live for His desires. No church was meant to fulfill your needs. You are called to fulfill the needs of others and in that process the Lord always seems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Give Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Investing your life for the cause of Christ invloves dedication, discipline and determination

DARING TO GIVE Think for a moment of the most worthless or unnecessary purchase you made in 2024. Perhaps it was an electric shaver that you never use. Perhaps it was an article of clothing that you have never worn. It is important to realize that these items were not purchased with your money; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Strong In Grace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023

Three metaphors of the Christian life.

BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Ambition

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 27, 2024

The nature of the Church, consists of a 2000-year-old chain of disciples who live their faith devoutly and inspire others to do the same. And every one of us is meant to be a link in that chain, for our own lives to carry and pass the torch of God’s love in Christ.

Godly Ambition 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin spent ten years researching and writing a book on Abraham Lincoln’s White House years (Team of Rivals). She says she was surprised, through studying his life and character, to discover one quality in particular that stood out as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Veterans Of The Cross

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jan 20, 2023

On this Veteran's Day celebration, we remember veterans of our military, but we are all veterans of Christ's Army

Even though Veteran’s Day is Friday, November 11, it’s important enough to celebrate it on this Sunday before the holiday. Unlike Memorial Day when we honor those who died while serving, Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Originally it was called Armistice Day, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20, 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Deadly Sins Of Bible Study

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 31, 2023

The Bible is of supreme importance to Christians. We do not worship it, but it tells us of the God we do worship. It is assumed that Christians desire to study the Bible.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Bible Study and How You Can Avoid Them Based on an Article By Jack Kuhatschek __________________ The Seven Deadly Sins of Bible Study and How You Can Avoid Them is based heavily on an article by Jack Kuhatschek that I had in my files. I couldn’t find a link to it on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Good Soldier Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

As Christians, we have dedicated our lives to service for the Lord.

“How To Become An Effective Christian” BE A GOOD SOLDIER! II Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction As his men were preparing to attack the Maeda Escarpment, a 400 foot cliff that stretched across the island of Okinawa, Lieutenant Goronto called his men together, “Fellows, come over here and gather around. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complete Picture Of A Believer

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 16, 2002

In II Timothy Paul presents the believer as: a Son, a Steward, a Soldier, an Athlete, a Farmer, a Worker, a Vessel, and a Servant

The Complete Picture Of A Believer II Tim. 2 Introduction II Timothy is Paul’s last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of hardship and opposition in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hardships And Rewards Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unshackled!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 11, 2002

This is message designed to remind God’s people of the power of the Word of God to change lives.

Unshackled! II Timothy 2:1-10 Main Text: II Timothy 2:8,9: 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. There are some things in life that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A Hero

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

Today we remember the Heroes who gave their lives in Foreign Wars. We also remember those who served our country in times of war and times of peace, they are our heroes. But the Bible has heroes, they are heroes of the faith who gave their all so that we

2 Tim. 2:1-7 Today is Veterans Day, we remember and honor all those who have served our country in the military. One of my friends, and a brother in the Lord, Bob Wisehart, served in Korea. He is a recipient of a Purple Heart and also honored by the South Korean government for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore God's love for us, Jesus' obedience to God, and the example set by God for us to follow, emphasizing that God desires us to grow and become more like Jesus.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 2:1-12. This scripture is packed with profound life-altering lessons about The Father's Love for His Son, The Son's Obedience to His Father, and The Father's Example for His Son. Christian author, Max ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-12

Topics: Father, Son

Just So You Know

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 11, 2006

There are things that we know that will never be of any real importance, but there are some things, if known and applied, will make a difference in your life and in this world.

JUST SO YOU KNOW Three things in life that, once gone, never come back - 1. Time (Jack’s wife died before I got there) 2. Words (The damage hurtful words can never be repaired. They may be forgiven but the scar remains) 3. Opportunity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Brent Charles on Sep 21, 2006

This is the text of scripture inscribed in our Church cornerstone outside the main entrance.

A Firm Foundation 2 Timothy 2:19 A Closer Walk With Thee _____________________ Introduction: Whenever a foundation is laid there is a process: The hole is dug The Gravel compacted The footings laid out The steel laid in The concrete poured Tie bolts in place Then we begin the foundation: The forms ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-19

Denomination: Bible Church