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Contend for the faith! Previously we started into this series “Warnings to the sanctified” and from the start the writer’s intentions and then the writers purpose changed. A few quick reminders for us tonight before we start. 4 For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand…

Expectations Have you ever had expectations on anyone before? If you are honest the answer has to be “yes, of course.” Expectations are what Paul is addressing of Timothy in our passage today and we will be focusing on that. ( Insert expecting picture here) What is a mother to be called, expecting, and…

Stir up! Be encouraged, be reminded! Timothy was told to stir up the gift in him ( 2Tim1:6 ) to know what God has given him. For before him was an important task, teach others so they can teach others ( 2Tim2:2 ). So endure hardship ( 2Tim2:3 ). Then when we ended last week: 7 Consider what I say, for…

Godly instructions/reminders for the godly Faithful sayings, are sayings worth remembering. Sayings for instruction, sayings for remembering, sayings for protection, but most of all sayings for application as we serve the church. Paul teaches the same in thing in all the churches, and since we are in…

For our learning The Old Testament was written, preserved and purposed. Written for our learning, comfort and hope (Rom15:4) 4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Written for our admonition…

God’s will for you! God is good; and God is good about making His will know to us. Not just what it is but what to do with it. Tonight we will look at motivation behind knowing God’s will and what to do with it. God’s will: Rejoice always God’s will: Pray without ceasing God’s will: Give thanks God’s…

Don’t lose your head by losing site Do you ever sit down and come up with a plan, set a goal and then get distracted from it? The church at Colossi is being attacked trying to detour them from the goal, from the reward they have waiting for them. We too can lose our site, take our eyes off the prize…

Theme: The early church had a shared love for Jesus and they were commitment to service. Reminders built our faith in the Gospel; they drive fellowship and generosity in the church and motivate praise. Baptism reminds us of the Gospel, of our repentance towards God and the great gift of eternal life. The Lord’s Supper reminds us of the forgiveness that we have to the blood and the broken body of Christ. It is a symbol of our fellowship with God. We need these signs to remind us of his generosity, his sacrificial love toward us so that we my pass it on to others.

Introduction: Pastoral Transition Don’t lose focus! 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, The Text: Ephesians 4:1–16 (ESV) 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all…

19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. Introduction Mary wasn’t and isn’t the focus of Christmas, but she was certainly center stage as it unfolded The night Christ was born, Mary & Joseph entertained the most unlikely of visitors: shepherds and sheep telling of an angelic…

Introduction When I was in college I entered school with the hopes of getting a bachelor’s degree in Biology. My mother is a nurse and I wanted to follow in her footsteps of healthcare by become a doctor. Safe to say that Chemistry humbled me really quickly. While I was taking Chemistry I was also enrolled…

Pastorals: Message Forty-Five Titus 3:8-11 ETS: Paul concluded with final instructions and warnings to Titus. ESS: We should carefully devote ourselves to good work while maintaining intentionality in relationships with pagan outsiders. OSS: [MO: Ethical] { SO: I want the hearers to devote themselves…

A reminder that can change the world, your world and the world for generations to come. Dont be blind to whats really important.

Introduction: In times of transition and unknowns, especially the transition of a pastor, we tend to lose focus. We tend to lose sight of what is primary, of what should have our attention. Blurring vision, the need for new prescriptions, the risks of blurring, totally missing , causing harm and damage,…

ME: Intro - Awkward/Frustrating Repetition Raise your hand if you had a New Year’s resolution at the start of this year. Keep your hand up if you remember what your resolution was. Now, keep your hand up if you have actually accomplished your resolution. My wife, Stephanie, and I, Resolved to run a marathon…

Introduction Hook: Paul has written a lengthy letter full of dense, robust instruction. The gospel, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes People need salvation because every person is hopelessly broken and has rejected and rebelled…

As followers of Jesus Christ, we need to remember the truths of God’s Word.

Paul is going to deal with the sin and disunity of the Corinthian church. Before he begins the correction and instruction this congregation needs, he wants to remind them of some necessary truths. With these truths in mind, they will be better able to understand his instructions and better equipped to make the necessary changes.

Seeing God's Glory in the Conversion of Christians

Men, on Father's Day, be reminded that the job of spiritual leadership is given to you. In the book of Titus, Paul reminds Titus what to look for in a spiritual leader and encourages him as he continues in the work of the Gospel. Check out www.churchgrowthinternational.com/blog for the "fishless fisherman" story.