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Believers are called to be faithful soldiers of Jesus Christ, enduring hardship and remaining steadfast through life's trials. By reflecting on spiritual rebirth, holding fast to the character of God, and keeping sight of eternal promises, Christians can persevere with confidence. Every believer is encouraged to lean into God's grace and actively pursue righteousness every day. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

2 Timothy

2 Timothy records Paul's final letter to Timothy, encouraging him to live worthy of his calling & to entrust what Timothy has learned to faithful men. Believers should be involved in discipleship. Join Brandon on today's Devotionable. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. naobc.org

Have you ever had a letter from a friend written from their deathbed? Paul's second letter to Timothy was his last, written before his execution in Rome around AD 67 — and Stephen Mourant, one of our staff team, calls the instructions in it gold dust for anyone starting out in ministry. He works through Paul's charge point by point: preach the word, be urgent "in season and out of season", and the patience it takes to build trust with anyone still searching. It closes with the words Paul chose for the end of his own life — "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" — and a question worth sitting with: will that be ours too? Read the passage first — 2 Timothy 4:1–8: https://www.bible.com/bible/113/2TI.4.1-8.NIVUK Week 14 of our series through Timothy, and the last of our September reflections. Prefer to watch? The video version is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sEnc8iwq6T8?utm_source=podcast_notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=timothy_wk14 Cove Parish is a Church of England family in Farnborough, Hampshire. Join us on Sundays — 9am at St. John's Church, 10:30am at Christ Church — or find us at https://coveparish.church Cove Parish · Registered Charity No. 1132865

2 Timothy 3:16-17

What does faithfulness look like when following Christ becomes costly? In this message from 2 Timothy 1:15–18, Pastor Blake looks at the contrast between those who turned away from Paul and Onesiphorus, who remained faithful, refreshed Paul, and was not ashamed of his chains. This sermon calls Christians to resist the fear of man, pursue faithfulness over self-preservation, love the body of Christ, and live with the coming day of Christ in view.Scripture References:2 Timothy 1:15–182 Timothy 1:82 Timothy 1:122 Timothy 1:16Proverbs 29:25Matthew 10:28Luke 9:24John 13Acts 9Hebrews 10:24–251 Corinthians 3Psalm 103JamesExodus / PassoverAt River Oak Church, we are a welcoming family of imperfect people who share a passion for God, a passion for others, and a passion for graciously sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.  We enjoy an informal environment and Christ-exalting modern worship, and we are committed to following the truth of God's Word.  We welcome you to come as you are, from wherever you've been, and join us!To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://riveroakchurch.org/give/Support the show

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September 27, 2026

27th September 2026Morning service

Every day, countless voices compete to shape what we believe, what we love, what we fear, and ultimately, who we are becoming. So the question isn't whether we are being formed—it's whose voice is forming us.In this message from 2 Timothy 3:14–17, we look at how God uses His Word not merely to inform us, but to form us—leading us to Christ, teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training us in righteousness, and equipping us to live lives of faithful obedience.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

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"To be faithful to Jesus, to abound on mission, it's worth suffering." - Pastor MasonWe often believe that faithfully following God should lead to easier paths and better outcomes. Yet in 2 Timothy, Paul writes from prison, facing execution and abandonment, with unwavering confidence in his purpose. He challenges Timothy to embrace suffering for the gospel rather than seek comfort or safety. While sacrifice may look different for us today, even inconvenience can cause us to hesitate. Are we willing to let go of our expectations of an easy Christian life and faithfully respond when God calls?

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2 Timothy 2:3-7

Pastor Tim Ma continues the sermon series of 2 Timothy. This sermon is from 2 Timothy 3:1-2 and is titled Our Times (The Times we live In).

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This is the third session in Sojourn's sermon series on 2nd Timothy and Titus. Sojourn is a church committed to the gospel in the context of family living on mission to the city of Portland and our world. For more info, visit our website, ⁠⁠sojournpdx.org,⁠⁠ or follow us on social media:@SojournPDX on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠

"If you want a fire to remain, you've got to pay attention to it. You've got to tend it. You've got to fan it into flame."Pastor Kelli teaches from 2 Timothy, challenging us to consider what it means to remain faithful to the mission God has placed on our lives. Through Paul's final words to Timothy, we're reminded that God advances His mission through ordinary people who choose faithfulness, even when circumstances are difficult.We also explored the encouragement of 2 Timothy 1:7: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. These are the gifts of the Holy Spirit that help us stay on mission when fear, sin, or weariness threaten to pull us away.The question is simple: Are we tending the flame of what God has placed within us, or have we allowed it to grow dim?

Audio Only Podcast Below: Every Word Matters: 2 Timothy 3:16-4:8 Mark Mangrem Download

Rodney Andersen • 2 Timothy 2:1–2:7 • Sermon Notes (Slides) • Commissioned

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Rodney Andersen • 2 Timothy 2:1–2:7 • Sermon Notes (Slides)

This sermon examines the warnings in 2 Timothy 2:14-15 regarding the dangers of unprofitable word wrangling and the necessity of diligent study of Scripture. The teaching highlights that engaging in contentious debates over words leads to the spiritual ruin of hearers, likening the damage to a plow turning over settled soil. In contrast, believers are called to be diligent workmen who accurately handle the word of truth, seeking to be approved by God through examination and conformity to Christ. This diligence is not a fleshly effort but a response to the new life given by the Holy Spirit, who motivates believers to grow in their understanding and relationship with Jesus. The message concludes with a call to focus on the Word as the source of truth and the means by which believers are tested and found genuine.

What does it take to finish the race of faith well? Drawing on Paul's images of the athlete, the soldier and the hardworking farmer, we consider the dangers, pressures and disappointments that can cause Christians to lose heart. Yet alongside the warnings comes a powerful encouragement: faithful perseverance is possible through spiritual discipline, dependence on God and a fixed hope in the reward Christ promises. Whether you are serving in formal ministry or seeking to follow Christ faithfully in everyday life, this episode is a timely call to spiritual fitness, perseverance and finishing the race well. Questions answered in this episode: -What did Paul mean when he said, "I have finished the race"? -Why does the Bible compare the Christian life to athletic training? -What challenges do Christian leaders face as they seek to remain faithful? -How can believers maintain their spiritual fitness over the long term? What encouragement does 2 Timothy offer to Christians facing opposition, discouragement or suffering? The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters To contact us, email office@biblematters.org 

Send us a message!We slow down in 2 Timothy 2:1-7 and do what Paul commands: think it through and ask God for understanding. We wrestle with the soldier, athlete, and farmer pictures until they turn into practical ways to follow Jesus with focus, obedience, and endurance. • reading the passage out loud and praying for clarity • suffering as an expected share of faithful discipleship • spiritual warfare and resistance after obedient ministry • refusing to get entangled in everyday anxieties • a five-minute silence test that reveals distractions • turning distractions into a prayer list to regain focus • competing according to the rules and submitting to Scripture • spotting Christian “shortcuts” that bypass self-denial • the farmer's reward and learning to enjoy ministry fruit • giving God first fruits, especially first fruits of time • seeing Jesus as the true soldier, athlete, and farmer  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

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Fear is not the problem - believing the call is. JeremySquires Sr. breaks open the kind of fear that quietly keeps believers fromstepping into what God has already placed on their lives, and he shows whyScripture keeps answering the same battle with the same command: do not beafraid.This episode centers on the fight happening in the mind -the doubt, intimidation, and second-guessing that shows up when God asks you todo something bigger than your comfort zone. Jeremy anchors the message in 2Timothy 1:7, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10 and 13, Hebrews 10:35, and otherfoundational passages to remind you that boldness is not arrogance, it isSpirit-given confidence.You'll hear Jeremy unpack:Why “God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power,and of love, and of a sound mind” is more than a memory verseHow Timothy, Joshua, and the psalmists model courage inmoments of pressure and transitionWhy fear often shows up as concern about people,uncertainty, or the size of the assignmentWhat it means to “cast down” the thoughts and imaginationsthat fight your faithHow to move forward even when you feel afraid, and letcourage grow as you obeyJeremy also corrects a common myth about how many times“fear not” appears in the Bible, giving you a more grounded look at whatScripture actually says about fear, peace, and confidence in God's presence.The result is a message that feels both pastoral and practical - one thatspeaks directly to anyone who knows they are called, but keeps hesitating atthe edge of obedience.If you've been wrestling with hesitation, insecurity, or thefeeling that you're not ready yet, this episode is your reminder that Godequips the people He calls. Essential listening for believers who need courageto answer their assignment, trust God's presence, and stop letting fear win.

Send us a message!We read Paul's final preserved letter and feel the weight of last words as he calls Timothy to courage, endurance, and faithful teaching. We connect Paul's warnings about self selected teachers and pointless fights to modern social media habits and choose gentleness that aims for rescue, not victory. • Paul's last letter as a window into what he values most • Rekindling God's gift and rejecting fear for power, love, and self-control • Sharing in suffering and holding to sound words • Living with discipline like a soldier, athlete, and farmer • Avoiding word wrangling and teaching truth accurately • Becoming a clean vessel ready for good work • Rejecting foolish controversies and correcting opponents with gentleness • Recognizing “last days” patterns and resisting curated teaching • Trusting Scripture as God breathed and practical for daily formation • Passing on what we are entrusted with to faithful people At outloudbible.com, on the resources page, you can download your free Echo Bible study based on Timothy and Titus At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years, approving a quarter-point hike as it tries to push stubborn inflation back toward its 2% target. FOCUS: The American Bible Society's latest State of the Bible report takes a closer look at forgiveness in America and what the findings reveal about faith, relationships and Scripture. MAIN THING: A Maine mother says the courts have taken away her right to take her 13-year-old daughter to church. Emily Bickford speaks with CBN's Charlene Aaron about the nearly two-year battle and why she's continuing to fight. BIBLE VERSE: “If we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.” — 2 Timothy 2:13 (ESV) SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about The Crosswalk Center for Christian Formation & Discipleship go to https://crosswalkvillage.com/abide-homePlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

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Preacher: Aaron MenikoffTitle: A Word You Can UseSeries: The Bible for Today: A Two-Part Series on ScripturePassage: 2 Timothy 3:17

Lead Pastor Mike McKee Cedar Creek Church Aiken, SC Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! FOLLOW Cedar Creek Church: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedarcreek_church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedarcreekchurch1993/ Website: https://www.cedarcreekchurch.net

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