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Church Camp Gross bathrooms - games, grass, mud, pond Pastor Tom Larry Latrine Competition Clearest view of service I have seen first hand As we talk about service this morning, I want to note something that I didn’t mention last week... The ability to submit to another and to serve one another comes…

So today we are taking a pause from our study of the Armor of God. There is something that God has really been dealing with me about, and I can’t not talk about it. To start of I need to apologize to the congregation for something that you all are unaware of. If you had not noticed there has been allot…

The focus of Paul’s letter to Titus: Moving the Church toward godliness and good works. 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting…

When I think about this book that we’re walking through as a church... …the book of Titus …And I think about how seemingly short it is compared to other books, I find myself... …feeling like there HAS to be more to it. So far - in 3 weeks, we’ve walked through 2 chapters…and TODAY - we break into chapter…

15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.…

Build up or Tear Down In the various aspects of our lives we are rarely if ever a neutral influence. What are the roles that we you and I have? Roles in Life Family: Child, Spouse, Parent, Grandparent Work: Employee, Manager, Boss, Owner Church: Attendee, Giver, Worker, Disciple-maker Each role has its…

Love life last week we saw how we are blessed we need to bless those who persecute us how we are to prepare for persecution, Be a prepper 8 And finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, showing mutual affection, compassionate, humble, 9 not repaying evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the…

What does it look like to devote ourselves to good works, so that people can see the transforming power of God's grace in our lives?

15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.…

Toward those in authority This last few weeks we have really been unpacking instructions for those who are recipients of God’s abounding grace, today is no different. First, a few reminders to keep this grace in front of us. Titus was given instructions to set standard for the church: Set things in order…

This morning I said that the Church Covenant in your bulletin is an “oath” that is made between believers of Westview Baptist Church with God and one another to grow in our relationship with Him and one another through the various Christian practices mentioned in it. ‌That covenant is not worth the paper…

Announcements 2024 Give & Go Faith Promise Missions Tithely Giving Soul Winning Saturday Experience Israel Verse Memorization What’s Coming Starting Point Connection Group - mention to Jon Griffeth Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 Concert in the Park, Saturday, June 1, 5-6 PM Type of shirt? T-shirt or Polo…

As we head into the holiday season, one of things that many people look forward to is the food, especially when shared around a table with friends or family. I think we’re losing some of that sense of togetherness these days. I’ve seen at restaurants families at a table where each person is on their…

Mary Magdalene would have to be one of the most unfairly represented characters in the Bible. This poor lady’s memory has been so corrupted by completely untrue accusations that in popular thought she is seen as a prostitute, a temptress and even as Jesus’ lover. It is incredible how her character has…

We Are In A Mess! The past 6 months have been chaotic, haven’t they? Think about it: In February we began hearing about COVID and then in March we went into a shut down The our economy tanked as people lost their jobs and businesses had to close For many they got sick and/or lost a loved one to the virus…

This is a general statement I have heard through the years from believers that go to other churches that may have been in a more traditional baptist type church when they were younger. “I was never happy.” “I never had a good view of myself.” “I never was free.” “Now I don’t feel guilty anymore.” The…

1 Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul. 2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being…

Set, speak, remind Titus was commanded by Paul, given specific instructions for the church at Crete that we would be good to remember and apply today. Commanded to: Set things in order ( Tit1:5 ) Tit1:5 “5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders…

Courage Under Fire As we start, I want you to imagine yourself in a room filled with powerful individuals — individuals who hold your future in their hands. They give you a choice: to stay quiet about your faith in Jesus Christ or face severe consequences. What would you do? Would you keep quiet for…

“Honor to Whom Honor Is Owed” Romans 13:1–7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. ( Rom 13:7 ESV) “At 5:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 1918, in a railway carriage in the Forest of…

Introduction Summarize: v1-6 Introduce the mystery of the Gospel The Mystery of the Revelation v1-3 The Mystery of the Regeneration v4-5 The Mystery of the Reward v6 Our Regeneration is a work of the Spirit, but that does not negate our responsibility to walk in holiness. 14 As obedient children, do…

Intro 25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him…

The Secret of a Loving Heart – Gratitude. Luke 7:36-47 1/ Humiliation is something we all seek to avoid! I guess most of us have been extremely embarrassed at some time in our life. I know that on a number of occasions I haven’t coped to well with being humiliated. And some of the hardest situations…

The Gospel trnsforms unlikely people, sometimes it is the convert, other times it is the church.

God’s Mercy 12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. A Form of the word Mercy is mentioned 372 times in the bible. Mercy is, Compassion for the miserable.…