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  • David Owens avatar

    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014
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     | 5,055 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Reverence In God's House

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 8, 2015
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     | 9,812 views

    Today people disrespect God by worldly cares in His house!

    NO REVERENCE IN GOD'S HOUSE {COMMON CHURCH DISTRACTIONS} Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. ~2 Timothy 2:15 Some people do not listen to the WORD OF GOD. Instead they do everything but listening and learning God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "Study"

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 2, 2014
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    "Study" is an INDIVIDUAL matter for every believer; for our OWN GOOD: That we may be APPROVED of God; that we may be workmen that NEED NOT be ashamed; that we may learn to RIGHTLY DIVIDE the word of truth.

    "STUDY" 2Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The last epistle of Paul, 2nd Timothy, before being beheaded. His parting words. What would ours be? Of course they are important. He reminded Timothy (and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Omni Attributes Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 5,705 views

    Omniscience, Omnipresence and Omniscience...and how understanding these three key Bible doctrines can solidify your faith.

    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Cutting It Straight We are called upon to be "rightly dividing the word of truth". The Greek term is one from construction trades of the day; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Soldiers For Christ (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 24, 2015
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    Jesus Christ in good faith chose the first 12 disciples---soldiers to run their course fighting the good fight in good warfare in which the standard of faith was questioned as little faith when so much more faith was needed in those days and today.

    SOLDIERS FOR CHRIST (Memorial Day) by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 24, 2015) “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (II Timothy 2:3, King James Version (KJV) [Timothy exhorted to constancy]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Suffering For The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 11, 2014
     | 5,688 views

    Who wants to suffer? Not a fun topic. We conclude our Committed series with the encouragement to never give up our calling, even if it causes us to suffer.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This is the last message in our “Committed” series. Following Jesus is always easy to do. Commitment to anything will have times of difficulty, times of trying to decide what take priority in life. • I saved this message as the last message ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approved

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2014
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    A short teaching of 2 Timothy 2:15 - Paul gave Timothy clear instructions on the importance of being approved of God for the preaching of God's Word.

    Approved The Apostle Paul gives instructions to Timothy that applies to all Christians who desire to take on the important charge, "Preach the Word" (2 Timothy 4:2). "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unchained Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2013
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     | 5,353 views

    Cutting a straight furrow with the Word of God and avoiding catastrophe.

    AN UNCHAINED GOSPEL. 2 Timothy 2:8-15. I. SALVATION WITH ETERNAL GLORY (2 Timothy 2:8-10). Paul asks Timothy to “remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead’ (2 Timothy 2:8). Here in the Greek of 2 Timothy 2:8 the resurrection is mentioned BEFORE the Lord’s nativity into the house of David. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Your Best

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 9, 2013
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    Paul tells Timothy you need to do your best at proclaiming the Gospel, practicing endurance, avoiding arguments, rightly dividing the Word, and pursuing purity I order to win souls.

    Do your Best 1. First Paul tells Timothy that you have to do your best A. Do your best at presenting yourself as one approved by God 2 Timothy 2:15. Do not be ashamed, but rightly explain the word of truth. B. Paul tells Timothy to do your best at being an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Learned Helplessness

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2016
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     | 5,994 views

    This messages discusses how we have allowed ourselves to become helpless when it comes to dealing with our life situations. We choose not to take the time to study God's word so we are not equipped to really handle things His way.

    Learned Helplessness Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “Learned Helplessness.” The theory of learned helplessness, in psychology, was conceptualized and developed by American psychologist, Martin E.P. Seligman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do We Understand It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 3,981 views

    The Bible is intended to be easily understood by the reader.

    Story about understanding the Bible Turn to 2 Timothy 2:15 This morning we continue our series on the Bible. We used the term text (ICON/VIDEO) because it speaks of the ancient text while at the same time speaking of our contemporary times. In week 1, we discussed the Why? (ICON/3 IMAGES). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 1, 2016
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     | 5,908 views

    A motivational message meant to cause the hearer to put forth an effort to be skilled in handling the truth of Scripture.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Why should we study the Bible? Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Purpose of the message: A motivational message meant to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Handling God's Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 16, 2016
     | 8,634 views

    The message explores the familiar admonition to handle the Word of Truth rightly.

    “Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. But avoid irreverent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Relating To Our Kids - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 10, 2018
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     | 13,834 views

    What to do if your kids are going sideways! - This message addresses some key factors that we can do to help our children grow in the fear and the admonition of the Lord.

    Relating to Your Kids Psalms 127:1-5 FUNNY STORY One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Dangers Of Biblical Ignorance

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 20, 2018
     | 8,430 views

    We live in a Biblically ignorant society. In many churches the Bible is only given lip service but no serious merit. Knowledge of the Word of God and how it is applied is a matter of eternal life and death.

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene