Pastor Tim | March 14
2 Timothy 4:6-22
In this our final message from 2 Timothy we conclude the remaining ingredients needed to persevere. Having told us to proclaim the word, Paul now instructs us to live our lives so that we have no regrets and to overcome obstacles to perseverance.
Pastor Tim | March 7
2 Timothy 4:1-5
In the final chapter of this letter we find the final words the Apostle Paul wrote just prior to his execution. In this chapter we find three ingredients needed in our lives to cross the finish line well. In this first part Paul teaches to cross the finish line well we must proclaim God’s Word.
Pastor Tim | February 28
2 Timothy 3:10-17
In this passage Paul exhorts Timothy to not stop persevering in his faith. Paul uses himself as an example of one who is persevering which shows us we can look to the perseverance of other as an encouragement to us. We are also exhorted to not be surprised when suffering happens because it will happen. Lastly Paul shares that the strength and energy to persevere comes directly from being in God’s Word.
Pastor Tim | February 21
2 Timothy 3:1-9
In this passage Paul gives a stern warning about being prepared to persevere. We must be careful not to allow ourselves to fall into spiritual decline. Instead recognize spiritual decline and deal with it in your life so you are able to persevere.
Pastor Tim | February 14
2 Timothy 2:14-26
In these verses, Paul moves from teaching on how to persevere to the character traits that are found in those who persevere. We learn from this passage about being a good workman that is a clean vessel and a humble servant.
Pastor Tim | January 24
2 Timothy 2:8-13
This week we finish our study on How to Persevere looking at verses 8-13. Paul highlights in order to persevere we need to remember Christ, the one for whom we persevere, endure the hardships we encounter, and to rest in the promises God gives us that He is ultimately faithful in our times of faithlessness.
Pastor Tim | January 17
2 Timothy 2:1-7
In Chapter 2, Paul moves from offering encouragement in the midst of persevering to actually telling us how to persevere. In these first 7 verses, Paul highlights the necessity of identifying areas in your life that drain the power to persevere and correcting those in your life.
Pastor Tim | January 10
2 Timothy 1:8-18
Having provided encouragement to Timothy to persevere, Paul exhorts Timothy to stand up for his faith and not back down. This is a good word for us today to stand, be willing to suffer and serve the Lord without shame. Knowing Christ and trusting Him to care for us should stir within us the willingness to stand no matter the cost.
Pastor Tim | January 3
2 Timothy 1:1-7
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to his ministry partner, Timothy, who was a pastor in Ephesus. It is clear that Timothy was going through difficult times and Paul wanted to encourage Timothy to persevere in his faith. In the opening of his letter, Paul gave Timothy 4 points of encouragement telling him, and us, God has a plan for our lives, we are surrounded by people who love us, we have genuine faith and we have nothing to fear.