Sept. 28, 2025 TEXT: II Timothy 2:8-13 I. Proclaiming the Gospel is essential to a biblical church (v. 8) A. Who Jesus is B. What Jesus did C. What Jesus expects 1. We who personalize the Gospel 2. We will proclaim the Gospel 3. We will propagate the Gospel * We were commissioned to spread…
Sept. 21, 2025 TEXT: II Timothy 2:1-7 I. Personal strength (v. 1) A. Our listening to truth is personal (Proverbs 22:17-21) B. Our state of being is personal 1. Being strong is a personal reality (II Timothy 1:7; Psalm 119:80; Luke 15:17; Mark 5:15; Luke 8:35) 2. Being in God’s grace is a personal experience…
Sept. 14, 2025 TEXT: II Timothy 1:15-18 Introduction: *Timothy knew the challenges Paul faced in his ministry firsthand *Timothy knew the testimony of Onesiphorus as a godly, faithful man of God I. God’s faithful servants will always face opposition (v. 15) A. Timothy knew Paul had enemies who worked against him B. Jesus told us…
Sept. 14, 2025 TEXT: II Timothy 1:6-14 Introduction: “Wherefore” (v. 5) *Because of the faith Paul was confident was in Timothy *Because of the faith that was exemplified before Timothy growing up *Because of the faith of the genuine faith that Timothy had displayed in his life I. We need to use our God given…
Sept. 7, 2025 TEXT: II Timothy 1:1-5 I. Encourage them in their relationship with God (v. 1) A. The will of God in our serving B. The promise of God in Christ II. Encourage them in the goodness of God (v. 2) A. The goodness of God in being part of His family B. The…
August 3, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:17-21 Introduction: They that will be rich I Timothy 6:9-10 Them that are rich I Timothy 6:17 I. Challenge those who have bene blessed by God (v. 17) A. To not become proud because of God’s blessings B. To not trust in the blessings but in the blesser C.…
August 3, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:11-16 I. A challenge to accept (vv. 11-12) A. Things to flee from (v. 11a; vv. 9-10, 3-5, earlier chapters) B. Things to follow after (v. 11b) C. Things to fight for (v. 12; I Corinthians 9:25; Colossians 1:29; 4:12; II Timothy 4:7; Romans 10:17) II. A charge to…
July 27, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:6-10 I. Contentment is best achieved in godliness (vv. 6-8) A. Godliness helps us see the value of what we have 1. Worldliness makes us want more (Proverbs 3:31; 14:30; 23:17; 27:4; Psalm37:1; 73:3; Proverbs 24:1, 19) 2. Worldliness makes us a taker or keeper not a giver 3.…
July 27, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:3-5 I. The declaration of false teachers (v. 3) A. It is the same for everyone B. Teaching contrary to the Apostles of Jesus C. Using unwholesome words in their communication D. Preaching inconsistent with the words of Jesus when on earth E. Preaching differently than Bible doctrine that…
July 20, 2025 TEXT: I Timothy 6:1-2 I. Respect positions of authority (v. 1) A. All must choose to honor authority B. All that name God as Father C. All must willingly submit under authority II. Respect the truth of God (v. 1) A. The name of God B. The doctrine of God C. The…