Bible Study

Sermon 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Shaping Up By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen Two writers, born around the turn of the 20th century, became famous for their predictions of the future. The most famous of the two may have helped prove himself wrong. The English writer, George Orwell, in his novel 1984, predicted a world-wide totalitarian state … Continue reading “2 Timothy 2:1-7 Shaping Up (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 2:1, 4-7 Be Strong! By Pastor Vince Gerhardy Friends, especially Jessica, Daniel, Haydn and Joel, A long time ago (1938) there was a shy, spectacled teenager who felt that no one liked him. His name was Jerry Siegel. No one at school talked to him very much. He often found himself alone. … Continue reading “2 Timothy 2:1b Be Strong (Gerhardy) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 2:3-8 Be an Awana By Dr. Philip W. McLarty When Kathy and I first met, she was teaching an Awana group on Wednesday nights at her home church. If you’re not aware, Awana is an acronym taken from the scripture lesson for today: “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed.” The stated mission of … Continue reading “2 Timothy 2:3-8 Be An Awana (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 3:14-17 and 4:1-5 A Dependable Guide By Richard Niell Donovan Paul was an old pastor, nearing the end of his ministry, giving advice to Timothy, a young pastor, who was just beginning his ministry. Paul’s letter to Timothy emphasized that Timothy should hold to the truth, as he had learned the truth … Continue reading “2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5 A Dependable Guide (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5 Skygods By Richard Niell Donovan I have been reading Skygods, the story of Pan Am Airlinesthe world’s premier airline for many years. Pan Am flew to more exotic places than anyone. Pan Am was the first to fly jets. It called itself “the world’s most experienced airline.” The Skygods … Continue reading “2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5 Skygods (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5 Listen To Him Dr. Philip W. McLarty Paul begins this chapter of his Second Letter to Timothy describing a fallen world that is increasingly falling apart. He says, “But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of … Continue reading “2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5 Listen to Him (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Authority of Scripture By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Do you know this old song? Oh, the B-I-B-L-E, yes, that’s the book for me; I stand alone on the Word of God, the B-I-B-L-E! Nothing is more sacred in the Protestant church than the Bible. We study it, quote it, defend … Continue reading “2 Timothy 3:14 – 4-5 The Authority of Scripture (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 4:1-8 A Lasting Legacy By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy ends on a solemn note: “the time of my departure has come.” (2 Timothy 4:6) Paul fully expects the Emperor to hand him a death sentence. He wants to pass the torch to Timothy while he still has … Continue reading “2 Timothy 4:1-8 A Lasting Legacy (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Christian Olympics By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN. Last summer, for the first time since the ancient Olympics ended in 393 A.D., the original stadium in Olympia, Greece was used for an … Continue reading “2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Christian Olympics (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Timothy 4:9-18 The Courage to be Alone By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen If we reflect for a moment, we cannot help but realize that our great grandparents lived in a much quieter world. Until about two hundred years ago, the loudest sounds many people ever heard were thunder and church bells. The nineteenth … Continue reading “2 Timothy 4:9-18 The Courage to Be Alone (Bowen) – Bible study”