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The Sermon on the Mount Opening Before we dive into the text this morning I would like to say a few things to preface our text. We are going to be talking about standards today, and our habits good or bad stem from our standards, so as Christians where should our standards come from? This is the question…

Faith and the law set two different standards; one brings life and freedom, the other brings curse and condemnation

Intro What are your values? the core values that you use to make decisions? Your values are your core beliefs that shape everything you do in life. Some would say beliefs don’t matter, but they do. Belief Behavior Connection It does matter what you believe… it matters a lot. Your beliefs determine your…

Our Introduction/Background We start a new journey in the next of what is called the Pastoral Epistles, Titus. We need to lay some groundwork along the way so we can understand the content even more. Author: Paul ( Tit1:1 ; Act14:1-23 ; 1Tim1:1-3 ; Tit1:5 ) 1 Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle…

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, in the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. In his own time he has revealed his word in the preaching with which I was entrusted…

Introduction This morning I am beginning a sermon series on the subject of fellowship. The word fellowship never appears in the English Standard Version of the Old Testament. In the New Testament, the same Greek word is always used for the English word fellowship. It can refer to having a close association…

Standards and Leadership Standards and Leadership Over the past year plus we have studied the book of Acts. That series was entitled The Church: it’s Origin and Purpose. We looked at the ascension of Jesus and his command, 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will…

Be Fruitful Find good Intro We started the book of Titus back on January 9th of this year. And we’ve been working through it, bit by bit. As we walk away from this letter, we should remember the reason why Paul wrote the book of Titus: which is to move the church toward godliness and good works. To move…

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…

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…

The Church: Standards and Leadership We began this series back on May 23rd as we transitioned from the book of Acts in which we look at the The Church: Origin and Purpose. As we move forward I recommend going to our website to listen to that Message which is entitled: Beyond Acts: Paul From may until…

Fathers The Father Absence Crisis in America Fatherless Stats There are multiple factors that lead to these outcomes. Our topic today addresses one of them. When we see problems in the world we can be assured that God has a solution. We can turn to his word and choose to do things his way. Today we turn…

What is Titus all about? Titus: Moving the church towards godliness and good works. Why do we have to work on this? As Joe discussed last week. Adam was to be the keeper of the garden. He was to be the steward and Eve was to be his perfect partner and helper. As the head of their marriage, Adam was responsible…

An Elder Safeguards the Truth He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. Our passage this morning expands on this principle, where we see Titus needing to rebuke those who stand in opposition…

In the Household of God What does someone see when they walk into our church? Imagine, if you will, stepping up to these doors for your very first time. Maybe you’re a bit intimidated because you don’t know what to expect. And as you walk into the foyer, you come across Bill. Now, Bill regularly greets…

Welcome back! Today we are continuing our series titled The Church: Standards and Leadership and will be looking at 1 Timothy 4:11-16 this morning. It’s a continuation from the passages of past two weeks. If you remember two weeks ago Paul warned the church against false teachers, seeking to draw Christians…

The Body The church is described as a body: 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. One of the…

At the End There’s a question about life that often keeps me awake at night. It frequently plagues my mind during the day. It’s a question only one who knows all things and sees all things can truly answer. And try as I might to avoid thinking about it, it’s something I always come back to. But it’s…

Context Our passage this morning is Titus 3:3-7 . For context, we will read Titus 3 verses 1 through 8. Verses 1-2 encourage believers toward good works, which remains the goal of this letter. We can see that in verse 8 as well: that those who believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good…

A Pastor is a Display of God’s Love to you But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing…

Sincerity over Speculation Sincerity over Speculation We all long for sincerity but even sincerity can be sincerely wrong. The basis of our sincerity is what matters. Are my convictions built on truth or a lie. I can sincerely believe that I can fly and go outside jump into the air and find that one…

Something Special Have you ever been a part of something special? Something you loved and invested in and grew through. For me, Bible College was one of those things. I loved Bible college. I loved the challenge of learning, the fellowship, and the atmosphere of encouragement. When I was done with college,…

What makes a good leader? Pre-1900’s -intelligence -height -fluency -extroversion -winning personality 1900-1940’s -people are parts to a larger machine -workers must be standardized “Why is it that I get the whole person when what I really want is a pair of hands?” - Henry Ford 1950’s- now -workers…

The Gospel The good news that God has already acted on our behalf. Read 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before…