Bible Study

The Bible: God’s Perfect Word – Sermon #3   2 Timothy 3:14-17 THE PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES Intro: In our text, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures … Continue reading “The Purpose Of The Holy Scriptures – 2 Timothy 3:14-17 – Bible study”

The Bible: God’s Perfect Word- Sermon #4   2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17 THE PROFIT IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES Intro: We have been investigating the Word of God for the past four weeks. We have encountered the truth that the Word of God is a divine revelation of God’s Person and Character. We have been reminded … Continue reading “The Profit In The Holy Scriptures – 2 Timothy 3:14-17 – Bible study”

A CLEAR MESSAGE TO A CALLED MAN Intro: We have gathered ourselves together for a solemn, holy occasion. We have met here today to set aside a special young man to ordain him into the Gospel ministry. What we do here today continues a great tradition that began two thousand years ago with our Lord’s … Continue reading “A Clear Message For A Called Man – 2 Timothy 4:1-5 – Bible study”

2 Tim. 4:1-4 I’LL TAKE THE OLD PATHS Intro: Ill. Jer. 6:16. Ill. We need the old paths, because only those paths handed down by God will get the job done for Jesus. We live in a dangerous time, a time when men have chosen to leave the old paths behind and walk in ways … Continue reading “I’ll Take The Old Paths – 2 Timothy 4:1-4 – Bible study”

2 Timothy 4:1-8 THE VIEW FROM THE END ZONE Intro: I love to watch football games and one of my favorite parts of a ball game is the after game interviews. You know, they will interview players and coaches from both the winning and the losing teams. The winners always say something like this: “Well, … Continue reading “The View From The End Zone – 2 Timothy 4:1-8 – Bible study”

2Tim. 4:1-8 THE MARKS OF A SUCCESSFUL PREACHER Intro: When seeking advice it is always best to seek it from an expert. No one is more qualified than Paul to give advice to preachers. In this challenge to Timothy, we can find much spiritual meat for our own call to service. Tonight, as we consider … Continue reading “The Marks Of A Successful Preacher – 2 Timothy 4:1-8 – Bible study”

  Titus 2:11-15 GOD’S AMAZING GRACE Intro: Grace is defined as the “underserved love and favor of God toward fallen man.” When you take a moment and consider all that that means, it is an awesome thought! It means that any sinner can be saved! Any storm can be weathered. Any situation can be faced. … Continue reading “God’s Amazing Grace – Titus 2:11-15 – Bible study”

Titus 3:1-8 WHAT DOES GOD THINK OF ME? Intro: Let me ask you a question: Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you even care? To some extent, most of us do care what others think of us. Now, let me ask you another question: Has anyone ever told you what they … Continue reading “What Does God Think Of Me? – Titus 3:1-8 – Bible study”

Titus 3:1-7 THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL Intro: We are inundated with messages from the time we wake in the morning until we go to bed at night.     The television sends out messages about what we should drive, what we should eat, and what we should wear.   Commercials use messages from lizards … Continue reading “The Message Of The Gospel – Titus 3:1-7 – Bible study”

Philemon 1:1-25 QUESTIONS FOR MODERN DAY PHILEMON’S Intro: Ill. The context of the book. This little letter is called the greatest piece of writing ever put on paper. Even unbelievers have seen the greatness of this little story. There are several ways to preach from this book. In fact, one of the greatest examples of … Continue reading “Questions For Modern Day Philemons – Philemon 1:1-25 – Bible study”