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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…

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…

There is growing interest in learning what the Bible says about our career, jobs, and professions, and for good reason! Our “work” is a major part of our lives. In 2019, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted an American Time Use Survey, finding that working Americans spend more time per week working…

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…

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…

Introducción Testimonio de un salvavidas: salvó a unas 6 personas, pero ninguna le pidió que lo hiciera... Los hombres cuando no quieren pedir direcciones. La Epístolas Pastorales 1 y 2 Timoteo, Tito 1 Timoteo y Tito son paralelas 2 Timoteo es la última carta que escribió el apóstol Pablo. La Primera…

Culture is an interesting word. Have you ever looked it up - the definition of it: The application of labor or other means to improve good qualities in, or growth; as the culture of the mind; the culture of virtue. What are some of the things that we as a church are working towards - what are some of…

The responsibility and Qualifications for the office of Pastor.

Fulfilling The Requirements For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became…

Introduction Tag at the end of letters. Theology and Doctrinal Foundation Living Hope Holy Living Living Stone- Holy People Practical Application of the Theological and Doctrinal Foundation Gospel Centered Works Submission: Rights Career Spouse Gospel Central Living Suffering Lean into Christ End is…

Introduction First of all, let me start by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and thanking you for being here tonight to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Tonight is not merely a celebration of the birth of a child nor even the birth of the Messiah. Tonight we celebrate the birth of our God. Tonight…

1 Thessalonians 1 Good morning church! Very glad to be back with our church family this morning. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! We were able to gather with all of our children which was wonderful. Would you guys join me in prayer for our service this morning..... Now at risk of predictably…

Luke 21:25-36 Today we will start a new series I am just simply entitling Advent. The Word advent is used throughout Western Christianity to speak of the season of Christmas, as especially the commemoration of the birth of Jesus. Baptist churches do not traditionally use the term advent in their worship,…

1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3…

B’reisheet In the Beginning Introduction How many of you know that the Bible was written in Hebrew Many say the OT was written in Hebrew, and the NT in Greek What we have is only what we have found as evidence: Greek documents showing the NT and Hebrew for the OT. However, most the characters and places…

2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV) — 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for…

5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. 7 For an overseer,…

Titus 3:4–11 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;…

This Week’s Theme: Christians Are Called to Be Honest with the LORD This Week’s Word is Hypocrisy : An outward pretence, masking an inner reality. Memory Verse: Titus 1:16 “They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.” Essence…

Understanding basic truths and following basic practices are essential to building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Building a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is predicated on a response to Christ’s words in John 15:14 , “ You are my friends if you do whatever I command you. ” One of…

Introduction How many have said or did something they’ve regretted Sometimes this feeling immediate - and sometimes after reflection you feel this way “If only...” What is the culprit - Self Control Hospitals, morgues, divorce courts, criminal courts, unemployment lines, prisons, are full of people who…

Our Statement on the Holy Spirit The Spirit We believe the Spirit is the third person of the Triune God who is sent by the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin and to turn hearts toward God. He gives new life to all who believe, adopting them as children of God, sealing them for eternity, and…

CALL AS APOSTLES 12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles: 14 Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip,…

What does it look like to trust God in real life? It is one thing to talk about trusting the Lord in the chairs of your church on Sunday morning. What about tomorrow morning when you have to wake up and start another week of real life? How will genuine trust in a sovereign God change our daily behavior?…

Isaiah prophesied many times about Jesus, and one of those prophecies was this: There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might,…