Sermons on Timotiyos Ii 4:18:

Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part One Of Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023

At a men's retreat I noticed the verse on the back of the shirt of the guy sitting ahead of me. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." I pondered that and wondered how power, love and self-discipline counter fear.

POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part one) The back of Sergii's shirt at the Men's Retreat. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." 1) No fear! 2 Tim. 1:5-7, "I have been reminded of your sincere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:5-12, 2 Timothy 4:14-18, Psalm 121:1-2, Philippians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2023

Every follower of Christ must fight to finish well.

Finishing Strong 2 Timothy 4:6-22 Rev. Brian Bill August 26-27, 2023 Benjamin Franklin made this phrase popular: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Solomon said it like this in Ecclesiastes 7:2: “Death is the destiny of every man; the living should take ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – Types Of The Church Found In The Old Testament – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2023

The Church universal is a New Testament concept revealed at the appropriate time, but it is special to see some types in the Old Testament that hint at the Church to come. These make interesting studies and parallels. Types always are satisfying to study.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – TYPES OF THE CHURCH FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT – PART 3 OLD TESTAMENT TYPES OF THE CHURCH The Church is not mentioned in the Old Testament and was a concept fully unknown, as Israel only was the focus. For those Old Testament believers who studied ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:4, Genesis 24:7, Genesis 24:58-59, John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:17-19, 2 Timothy 4:18, Hebrews 11:16, 1 Corinthians 15:48, Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 12:22, Romans 4:13, Hebrews 8:5, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Forgive The Unrepentant Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022

Perhaps the toughest person to forgive is the unrepentant? More than that, why does God ask us to forgive the unrepentant when He doesn't? The Apostle Paul explains to us how we deal with such people in II Timothy 4:14-18 and Romans 12:17-21.

This past week the famous and formerly beloved comedienne, Bill Cosby, has been on trial. And I happened to watch a documentary about his accuser, and the 50-some other accusers whose cases have extended past the statute of limitations. Among those who were interviewed was one of his first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21, 2 Timothy 4:14-18

Denomination: Bible Church

20th Sunday After Pentecost. October 26th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2022

Year C, Proper 25.

Joel 2:23-32, Psalm 65, Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22, Psalm 84:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14 A). THE YEARS THAT THE LOCUST HAS EATEN. Joel 2:23-32. An old elder once said to me that his only regret was “the years that the locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32, Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22, Psalm 84:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of The Humble Pierces The Clouds

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2022

Paul had prayed all his life, as we should. “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.” God always hears our prayers.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s helpful for us, two thousand years since the events, to consider some background on this story, this parable, of Jesus about the Pharisee and the tax-collector, sometimes called the “publican.” The word “Pharisee” comes directly from the Greek. It means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2022

2 Timothy 4:9-22 gives us the final instructions of a man facing death.

Introduction Commentator David Helm notes the following: Final words are often meant to communicate things of first importance. Parents remind children of something important just before walking out the door—“Now, remember what I told you. Don’t forget!” Bosses give their employees final ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tear Including Voting Rights Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 18, 2022

Greetings in the Holy of Jesus Yahshua, My sisters and brothers, the thoughts of wickedness in high places looms above us

The Tear including Voting Rights by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 17, 2020) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Ephesians 6:12, Philippians 3:14, 2 Timothy 4:10-22

Denomination: Friends

Closer Than A Friend Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 23, 2021

I believe that within every human heart is the desire for relationship. Our human relationships mirror our desire for our relationship with our divine Creator. “It is not good that man should be alone” and our greatest fear is being alone … truly alone.

In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg was just another second-year computer programming student at Harvard. Partly for fun and partly to see if he could do it, Zuckerberg hacked into Harvard's security network, where he copied the student ID images used by the dormitories. He then used the photos to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-21, Genesis 2:18, Luke 16:19-26, Philippians 1:23, Acts 15:36-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am With You When You Are All Alone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 26, 2020

The Bible is filled with the stories of flesh and blood people … frail human beings with ordinary human needs who face all of the same kinds of struggles and challenges that we face … which is why we can not only relate to Paul’s discouragement but can learn from his courage as well.

I want to start out by reading an anonymous poem called “Friendship”: Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold But its value is far greater than a mountain of gold For gold is cold and lifeless It can neither see nor hear And in times of trouble it is powerless to cheer It has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul’s Trust Despite Facing Life’s Trials Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 18, 2024

Each of us has a story – a testimony – a powerful truth of God’s abilities, and the fact that it is personal to YOU ought to empower you to share it! What is keeping us from telling others who He is in our lives?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 41 Paul’s trust despite facing life’s trials Acts 28:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we completed a two-part message focused on: • A picture of man’s way vs. God’s way of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:18, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:5-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lessons From A Lonely Apostle Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Paul closes out this letter with some personal remarks. From this passage we learn several truths.

LESSONS FROM A LONELY APOSTLE II TIMOTHY 4:9-18 Introduction: Someone once said, “It’s lonely at the top.” I have news for you. “It’s lonely at the bottom too!” Paul closes out this letter with some personal remarks. From this passage we learn several truths. I. There Will Always be People ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Really Needs Now

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 4, 2024

What the world needs now is for the Church to be what God intended for it to be. We need to walk circumspectly, carefully and discreetly making sure our steps are order by the Lord, that He is leading and guiding us and that we are not just wandering aimlessly through this world.

What the World Really Needs By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- The other week I spoke about the Evangelical preacher that so-called rebuked the Black church for endorsing and voting for Kamala Harris and by now I am sure you know it was Donnie Swaggart that made the statement and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 6:18, 2 Timothy 4:18

Denomination: Apostolic