Paul’s solemn yet simple charge to Timothy: Preach the Word of God. As ministers fulfil this biblical call to preach, congregations too are called to receive the Word, and we are all called to patiently trust that God will fulfil His Kingdom purposes. 2 Timothy 3 Godlessness in the Last Days 3 But understand this,…
This message begins by looking at the description of a life without the moorings of God’s Word, and then contrasts it with the order of a Christian life. This grows from Biblical salvation and rests on Biblical Truth. 2 Timothy 3 Godlessness in the Last Days 3 But understand this, that in the last days…
Why we need to remember How we are to remember Less is more 8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 2 Timothy 2:8
This message begins by calling us to Remember, firstly Jesus Christ, then those who are suffering for the Gospel. Paul then calls us to remember the elect, who are the focus of our ministry and finally to remember the security of our position in Christ. 2 Timothy 2:8-13 English Standard Version (ESV) 8 Remember Jesus…
In this message Paul spells out that suffering is part and parcel of the Christian life. Successful life always produces demands, therefore Christians are to think carefully about the challenges of life knowing that God uses all for our good and His glory. 2 Timothy 2:3-7 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 Share in suffering as…
This message shows how Paul rather than yielding to Timothy’s apparent weakness actually call him to deeper and fuller commitment for the benefit of the rising generations in the church. The message is not to be changed and it is to be passed on so that others declare it. 2 Timothy 1:13-18 English Standard Version…
In this section, Paul shows us how as Christians we should respond to our security in Christ. We are to follow the teachings and guard the deposit. Many have turned away under pressure, but Onesiphorus is held up as an example of practical Christian living. 2 Timothy 1:13-18 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 Follow the…
This message focussing on 2 Tim 1:12 begins by showing that Christians do not need to be ashamed of our faith, because our faith is reasonable and tied up in our relationship with the living God. God in Trinity is the security of our faith and he can be trusted. 2 Timothy 1:12 English Standard…
This message begins by looking at the shame that is inevitably linked with the Gospel. But goes on to show the power of the Gospel to save, because of the Grace of God. Paul however does not leave Tim or us in some mystical situation rather he shows that God has appointed him to 3…
This message begins by reminding us of the importance of remembering our position in Christ. The fire of our faith can burn low and regularly needs to be rekindled and when it is, we need to remind ourselves of the power, love, and self-control that is to replace fear in the lives of all Christians.…