Sermons on 2 Timothy
Finishing the Race
As this is a very visual message the video is the best option. However, the MP3 audio is here too. Finishing the Race – 2 Timothy chapter 4 John Akhwari and the Slow Marathon Badly injured, he kept going, finishing an hour after the others – “My country did not send me 11,000Km to start the Olympic Marathon. They send me here to finish it. Time 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living…
Expository Preaching
Expository Preaching – 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1 to 8 What are the marks of Biblical preaching? We see 5 marks in this part of Paul’s letter to his young friend Timothy: 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with…
God Cares for Paul in Prison
Into a dungeon, what a strange way!Does God know what He’s doing?“It is not fair!” we want to say,But better days are coming.So trust in God when you “miss out”,Just as Paul did, and do not doubt.Remember when life seems “Not Fair!”JESUS loves you, and He does care. Steve Bates, 2023 Free Downloadable PDF
Paul’s Last Words (Part 2)
Paul’s Last Words (Part 2) – 2 Timothy chapter 4, verses 9 to 22 9 Do your best to come to me quickly, 10 for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. … 16 At my first defence, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. 17 But the Lord stood at my side…
Paul’s Last Words (Part 1)
Paul’s Last Words (Part) 1 – 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1 to 8 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people will not put…
Called to be Different
Called to be Different – 2 Timothy 3:7-10 10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings – what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. Paul’s words to Timothy, 2 Timothy 3:10-11 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…
Life and Ministry in the Last Days.
Life and Ministry in the Last Days – “Wolves in sheep’s clothing” – 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 1 to 9 Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing! The Last days 3 But mark this: there will be terrible times in the last days. 2 Timothy 3:1 The Bible is clear – the “last days” started at Jesus’ first coming and will end with his second coming. This is this a warning for today, not some time in the future. Paul and…
Faithful and Fruitful Servants
Faithful and Fruitful Servants – 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 14 to 26 20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. 2 Timothy 2:20 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New…
Be Strong in God’s Grace
Be Strong in God’s Grace – 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-13 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1-13 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. A call for courage Like a brave soldier Like a honest athlete Like a hard-working farmer Who is up to this? No one…
Guarding the Gospel
Guarding the Gospel – 2 Timothy Chapter 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy 1:1-2 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.…