A Dying Man's Last Wishes
29 May 2005 • Charles Cooper
Not long ago, a dying man’s testimony was taken as true. The fear of hell compelled men to tell the truth at death, thus carrying to the grave one last good deed. However, with the fear of spending eternity in hell dismissed, a death-bed confession is no longer sacrosanct. 2 Timothy is Paul’s near death-bed confession. What shall we say of his wishes?
2 Timothy 1:1-2 (36:53)

Thanksgiving
5 Jun 2005 • Charles Cooper
In 2 Timothy 1:3 Paul writes “I thank God... as I constantly remember you in my prayers...” as he recounts his relationship with Timothy. Giving thanks for other people and having others thankful for you is a two-way street; circumstances and daily events make it well-traveled. But little or no traffic is a serious indicator for the need for street repair. God’s designs for a thankful heart.
2 Timothy 1:3-5 (28:43)

A Stoked Spirit Defeats Fear
12 Jun 2005 • Charles Cooper
A man's leg with foot attached fell from a flight landing at JFK. Authorities later found the remains of a man in the landing gear. One can only wonder if the man was afraid to attempt such a journey. One inescapable fact is this: fear did not keep the man from trying. Fear keeps many believers from accomplishing God's perfect will for their lives. Defeat fear in your life.
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (38:07)

God at Work in the Dark Places
19 Jun 2005 • Scott Holmgren
Shame and suffering are part of life. They are part of the stark reality of our day-to-day. They’re usually things we try and avoid, and certainly we don’t talk about them. But God does. 2 Timothy 1 puts these dark places of life into perspective.
2 Timothy 1:7-10 (23:52)

Degrees of Separation
26 Jun 2005 • Scott Holmgren
With so many things in life, it’s not necessarily what you know that matters, but who you know. Relationships are what tie us into a network of friends and family that sustain us through the ups and downs of life. Paul writes to his “son” in the faith of the importance of one relationship in particular. And how that relationship holds value beyond our imagination!
2 Timothy 1:11-12 (32:53)

God's Pirates
3 Jul 2005 • Scott Holmgren
You wouldn’t usually speak of the Apostle Paul and Captain Jack Sparrow in the same breath. However, let's feel the sand between our toes, taste the warm Caribbean salt air, and begin to understand the passion we should have for a treasure worth far more than Spanish gold.
2 Timothy 1:13-14 (28:41)

Daily Choice: Desserts or Disaster
10 Jul 2005 • Charles Cooper
As a follower of Jesus Christ, every day we must make the choice to faithfully follow or compromise our commitment. Thus, at any given moment, we are experiencing the desserts of faithfulness or the disaster of a temporary failure. Regardless, every day calls for another choice.
2 Timothy 1:15-18 (34:02)

The Power to Live Sucessfully
17 Jul 2005 • Charles Cooper
The hardest hurdle to cross in the Christian life is the energy question: Will I attempt to faithfully follow Christ utilizing human strength or divine grace? One leads to frustration and failure. The other leads to peace and success. Let’s discover why!
2 Timothy 2:1 (40:24)

Chain of Evidence
24 Jul 2005 • Charles Cooper
An individual’s salvation is never in question. That is, God has elected certain individuals to salvation and those people will be saved. However, who God will use as His human instruments is left to our obedience. I wonder how many opportunities I have missed? Discover why sharing our faith is so important!
2 Timothy 2:2 (29:48)

It's Not Just A Job
31 Jul 2005 • Scott Holmgren
The reality of living the Christian life is a daily experience. It touches every facet of our lives. But do I understand my role as one who walks with Christ? What I should get involved in, and what I should avoid? Are there guidelines I must follow and issues I must raise? And what’s the point of it all? Does God care about all our questions? Yes! Discover three practical illustrations that help us explore the adventure of being in Christ.
2 Timothy 2:3-7 (34:11)

Chosen
7 Aug 2005 • Scott Holmgren
Perhaps never in the history of the world have a people had so much freedom of choice as do we, twenty-first century Americans. Personalization and customization are at the heart of just about every experience we can imagine. Each day we make hundreds of choices that affect the littlest things we do, and sometimes the biggest things. But Paul reminds us of another choice that affects us in the greatest way of all.
2 Timothy 2:8-10 (33:51)

Truth & Consequences
14 Aug 2005 • Scott Holmgren
Don’t you hate it when you know you’re being sold something? When statements, facts, and opinions are “pre-packaged” in a certain way to get you to buy into something? That’s why it’s so refreshing when you come across a statement that is unashamedly trustworthy and authentic. The Apostle Paul explains that God has four trustworthy statements for you and for me. God’s truth can transform not only the way we think but the way we live!
2 Timothy 2:11-13 (37:42)

Words: Priceless or Worthless?
21 Aug 2005 • Charles Cooper
Your conduct as a believer is shaped by whether you engage in priceless words or worthless words.
2 Timothy 2:14-26 (38:18)

Tough Times for Godly Women
28 Aug 2005 • Charles Cooper
As the days grow more wicked, women will suffer as objects of the wicked’s intent. Godly women will need to exercise great discernment when listening to the popular preachers of the day. The wicked will prey upon women who are not grounded in God’s Word.
2 Timothy 3:1-9 (34:14)

A Tale of Three Cities
4 Sep 2005 • Scott Holmgren
The place where you grew up is most likely a vivid picture in your mind. Just the mention of a town, street, or neighborhood can conjure up names, faces, memories, hurts, and celebrations. That's exactly how Paul communicates some vivid truths about overcoming failures and living a life centered in God's truth. It's a message of stark contrasts to the way God describes the world around us.
2 Timothy 3:10-15 (42:05)

In Toto
11 Sep 2005 • Scott Holmgren
Although Latin is referred to as a "dead language" there are a plethora of Latin phrases that pepper our everyday English: bona fide, in vitro, per capita, and et cetera to name a few. The words "In Toto" are Latin for "in total" or "completely" and are a good place to begin - with a dead language - to introduce us to the living Word.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (29:31)

Autumnal Equinox
18 Sep 2005 • Scott Holmgren
This Thursday, the calendar tells us, is the beginning of Autumn. And there are certain feelings and mindsets we identify with different seasons as they come and go. Our Creator God put these timely changes in place and so it's only natural that He's got something to say about our lives in light of them.
2 Timothy 4:1-2 (28:57)

Patterns to Practice
25 Sep 2005 • Charles Cooper
Nothing is more difficult for humans to do than "to keep on keeping on" when the fun has stopped. Paul offers us one last motivation to be faithful in preaching the gospel. Few will take the challenge. To be among the few, we must do three things. Look or listen: the reward is worth it.
2 Timothy 4:3-8 (35:05)