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There is a certain destruction that comes from false teaching. And especially people who are described by.., “They profess to know God, but they deny Him with their works.” Not only does it destroy a church, but it turns lost people away from God. The 19th century German philosopher, Heinrich Heine,…

Set in order Titus in Crete was told to set in order certain things ( Tit1:5 ); and this morning we will continue to look at certain things that were to be set in order. This will be part one of several parts about building a healthy church. Titus calling , task, set in order ( Tit1:5 ) Tit1:5 “5 For…

We are looking at another letter this week. This letter has been classified in a particular group of letters known as the “Pastoral Letters”. Instructions from God to those who lead the church and what should be taught in His Church. Paul is by training a man who is skilled in the art of communication…

Sound doctrine for older women Titus chapter two really covers things for sound doctrine. Sound doctrine leads to proper conduct, proper conduct leads to proper teaching, proper teaching leads to maturity of the body. Today we address older women and their role. 1 But as for you, speak the things which…

Dairy Queen sells ice-cream. Apple sells iPhones. Stadiums show sporting events. Pharmacies provide prescription drugs. Police departments enforce laws. Mechanic shops repair cars. News stations broadcast news. Grocery stores sell food. Dairy Queen sells French fries and hotdogs, too. Apple sells laptops,…

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach…

Intro: Marks of a zombie ( To survive you have to look and smell like one, and act like one) Verse one of Ephesians chapter 4 is really a transition verse in this letter. In chapters 1-3, Paul is really unpacking this mystery that God has taught him about the gospel. He’s unpacking this mystery that…

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We live in a very interesting time. We now take for granted having access to the world’s information at our fingertips through the internet. In seconds I can find an address, a phone number, a recipe for the next potluck, or how Kevlar works. The access we have to information is a tremendous blessing,…

Intro: F3, workout F3 Name is Part-timer I belong to a work out group of men that work out each week here in the Memphis area. It is peer-led, free workouts that encapsulate three main objectives, Fitness, Fellowship and Faith. Every workout last 45 minutes and every workout ends with a time of devotion…

Proper things for sound doctrine Titus is being given instructions for the church at Crete and we are able to learn and apply the instructions given to help us to grow a healthy church for the Lord. 1 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. What is the instruction given…

Building a healthy church We want the church to grow, but we want it to grow in a healthy manner. We have looked at things to be set in order and today we will continue. Set things in order (1:5) Have someone read Tit1:5 “5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains…

Aged Men It’s the aged people in the congregation that provide its strength, its stability and its wisdom. Older believers should they be in great numbers in the future in the church are going to make the church a better place, a richer place. The maturity of godliness will be a benediction to the body…

Titus 2:1–15 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 that the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;…

Now here we have a passage of Scripture, which for the sake of a sermon we have entitled Perfecting the Saints. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus made a rather shocking statement. He said, 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. “Be ye therefore perfect even as…

What 5 non-negotiable truths should be at the foundation of the church? Join Pastor Steve as he reveals this from God's Word.

Introduction Good morning. It’s a joy to be with you today. I want to welcome those joining us online and thank you for choosing to worship with us when there are a lot of other options out there. We thank you for joining us and hope the Lord blesses you from His Word today. Go ahead and open your Bible…

Acts 2:42-47 a healthy church is a disciple making church. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together…

I read of a short story this week of a motorist driving through the country who lost his way. He asked a local resident how far it was to a certain town. The resident replied, “Well, the way you are going it is 24,999 miles. However, if you turn around, it is just one.” Herschel H. Hobbs, My Favorite…

Titus 2:4-5 So far, Paul has given Titus guidance for pastors on the island of Crete, and he has given instructions for bad influencers in the church, too. In contrast to their unhealthy teaching, he’s described healthy teaching for older men and women, and all of this teaching centers around the right…

Secular - Thanks to a very healthy lifestyle, a married couple live well into their 100s One day they are both killed in a tragic accident, and go to heaven. On the first morning, they go up to God and ask where the gym is. "Gym?" God replies, "you don't need to go to the gym here, you'll always be in…

But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; Jonathan Swift, a historic English/Irish poet and satirist, once announced, "Every man desires to live long, but no man desires to be old," and…

INTRODUCTION: If you are wondering - what happened to the book of Romans. We will be pausing on the Book of Romans. I don’t think it is healthy to spend 1-2 years in a single book. And Romans would take at least a year to get through. Pragmatically - We need more variety. And it is hard to listen too.…

Who/what do you believe? We spoke a little bit about this last week. We must careful about who we allow to influence our thinking. The battle is for the mind. How we think will determine how we act. Yes how we act will also determine how we think, it is a both/and approach not either/or. This is why…