Second Timothy — Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA)

2 Timothy 4:1-5: "Preach the Word"

2 Timothy 4:1-5: "Preach the Word"
Rev. Will Stern

In this sermon, we explore the central role of preaching at Hope Church, rooted in our belief in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, and how this impacts what, when, and how we preach—both from the pulpit and in our daily lives.

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2 Timothy 3:1-9: "Two Spiritual Pathogens"

2 Timothy 3:1-9: "Two Spiritual Pathogens"
Rev. Will Stern

This sermon from 2 Timothy 3:1–9 warns the church to be vigilant against two persistent spiritual pathogens—bad morals and bad teaching—that threaten to infect believers, emphasizing the need for discernment, godly living, and adherence to sound doctrine as the antidote.

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2 Timothy 2:16-19: “How Firm a Foundation”

2 Timothy 2:16-19: "How Firm a Foundation"
Rev. Will Stern

In today’s sermon, we explore how Paul's command to "avoid irreverent babble" in 2 Timothy 2:16-19 warns us against harmful and pointless debates that can spread ungodliness and disrupt the Christian community, while affirming that God's firm foundation remains unshaken despite such challenges.

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2 Timothy 2:14-15: “Rightly Handling the Word”

2 Timothy 2:14-15: "Rightly Handling the Word of Truth"
Rev. Will Stern

In this sermon, Pastor Will explores 2 Timothy 2:14-15, emphasizing the importance of avoiding fruitless debates and rightly handling the Word of truth by understanding the authority, clarity, sufficiency, and purpose of Scripture.

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2 Timothy 2:1-7: "Three Commands for the Christian Life"

2 Timothy 2:1-7: "Three Commands for the Christian Life"
Rev. William Stern

This sermon from 2 Timothy 2:1-7 emphasizes the importance of drawing strength from God's grace, passing on the gospel message to faithful individuals, and enduring hardship with the dedication of a soldier, the discipline of an athlete, and the perseverance of a hardworking farmer.

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2 Timothy 1:13-18: “How to Stay Faithful”

2 Timothy 1:13-18: “How to Stay Faithful”
Rev. William Stern

In his sermon on 2 Timothy 1:13-18, Pastor Stern emphasizes that Christians are called to remain faithful to the gospel even when challenges arise, by following the pattern of sound doctrine, guarding the valuable deposit of faith, and remembering the positive and negative examples of others, ultimately urging practical application in daily life and encouraging believers to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength.

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2 Timothy 1:8-12: "Not Ashamed"

2 Timothy 1:8-12: "Not Ashamed"
Rev. William Stern

This sermon explores the theme of feeling ashamed of the gospel, highlighting how we can often feel shame about good things, and calls believers to embrace and share their faith courageously, even in the face of societal pressure and personal discomfort.

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