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Titus 2:3–4 (NKJV) the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things—that they admonish the young women to love their husbands ... Famous Hollywood actor, Andy Rooney, said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life…

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…

Life under the sun Solomon starts to draw to a close about life under the sun and the vanities of vanities that life under the sun is. Knowing that, still life is to be enjoyed (Ecc11:8) and now he turns to give some sage advise to the young. Solomon has searched for meaning of life under the sun and…

Psalm 71:18 (KJV 1900) 18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; Until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, And thy power to every one that is to come. We need the older generation to help the next generation the strength and power of God. It is not helpful to not speak…

Good morning and welcome to Oldfield Free Church. I’m Ian and it’s great to see you here and it is great to be back after what seems like 5 weeks. Wait, IS five weeks! Worship is all our lives not just the songs we sing. We are told in 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to…

Introduction What goes up but never comes down? Age. I feel that as we have gone through this series it has been relatively easy to know if and how the message directly applied to you or your season of life (Men, Women, Married, Single) So in keeping with previous messages, I feel I need to define the…

The fear of the LORD is your boulder of immovable joy in a turbulent world

Introduction: 1. A plan for an Aging Congregation is something every congregation must have. A. There are two things we joke about that are certain in this life—Death and Taxes. 1. Both are discussed in the Scriptures. A. Death 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes…

When our lives become a memorial to the LORD Jesus Christ during our years of youth, we are better equipped to handle the latter years of our life when we physically decline

A discussion regarding Paul's instruction to Timothy with how to interact with various members in the Ephesian Congregation.

This lesson will challenge our perspectives on growing old physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.

Seniors Play a Major Role in the Kingdom and Our Church

Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much emphasis we put on looking youthful? We spend thousands of dollars on beauty products and constantly stare at ourselves in the mirror. We want that new weight loss program that will give us the bodies of our dreams, with as little effort as possible.…

With little to go on except a word from God, Abraham (with Sarah) is one of the greatest examples of faith in the Bible. If Abraham lived by faith in the promises of God and in a coming Messiah, then the implication is that all Jews and Gentiles alike should do the same.

Today we want to focus especially on Joshua and Caleb and finishing well.‌ A quick study of biblical characters will show many who started well but didn’t necessarily finish as well as they started. We have numerous recent examples of national ministry leaders, with seemingly great track records, where scandal was revealed after many years of successful ministry. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you have accomplished already for God; life is a marathon, not a sprint.

Kids are the future of our church and of the church. The next generation of Pastors and Missionaries is meeting in our children and youth areas of our church.

Finishing Well, Character Counts For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge,…

Remember, You Need God's Help; Humbly Ask Him for It.

I. Enjoy Life God's Way (Ecclesiastes 11:7-10) 1 Corinthians 7:2 Exodus 20:14 II. Turn to God Before Aging Robs You (Ecclesiastes 12:1-7) Deuteronomy 6:4-9 2 Corinthians 6:14 1 Corinthians 15:33 a. Before the Evil Days Come b. Before the Astrological Lights Go Out c. Before the Silver Cord Snaps Romans…

The distinguishing marks of a Healthy Church regarding 1) Older Men (Titus 2:2), 2) Older Women (Titus 2:3–4a), 3) Young Women (Titus 2:4b–5), and 4) Young Men (Titus 2:6–8).

Solomon knows the pre-occupation people have with growing old. No one likes it. Yet he provides inspired wisdom to help each one know how to age gracefully and in a godly manner. [Please note the last 8 minutes of sermon failed to record]