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Some of the rules that we are going to see today from God’s Word for men and women in the church are not just mere rules. Why? Because they reflect the sort of difference and complementary design God has had for us His image bearers from the very beginning. In fact, this is exactly the ground work that…

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;…

God’s grace shines brightest in our darkest trials. God expects the progress of spiritual formation in the lives of His people. The Apostle Paul wrote, “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously,…

God designed marriage to be the very best that life has to offer, the very best. In fact, Peter rightly called it “the grace of life.” But since the fall of man, it is anything but the best for most people. In fact, for most marriage starts in a euphoria of emotion and love, bliss and gradually descends…

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,…

The spiritual fruit of goodness is about more than being good (right behavior); it is about integrity of character.

Mom the Teacher Titus 2:1-5 Introduction: A teacher had just completed teaching a lesson of “magnets”. She was quizzing the class and said- “I have six letters and I pick up things, what am I?” A little boy raised his hand and answered- Mother!! How To Be A Bad Parent 1. Discipline your children only…

INTRODUCTION In light of Mother’s Day, I want to deviate from our study in 1 Peter so we can talk about things that speak of characteristics that should mark every woman To do that, let me invite you to take God’s Word and turn with me to Titus chapter 2 Titus 2:3-5 , “3 Older women likewise are to be…

What does Equal mean? 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man…

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…

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…

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…

Prioritize Worship Illustration: Riding down the river all day and arriving at a camp site just as the sun is setting on a 30 degree night in September. One of the first priorities is finding some firewood in order to build a fire to keep you warm. This is a first step, a small step, necessary step,…

Mentoring Matters Titus 2:1-15 When?! Who Has Impacted My Life? Formally? Informally? Positively? Negatively? When it’s - Personal - Purposeful - Primary What Voices Am I Listening To? What examples am I looking to? Who Am I Standing With? Mentoring Matters Titus 2:1-15 Central Truth: Living Out Truth…

Reasons What are some reasons people GO to church? Pew Research Center (Aug 2018) “ 10 reasons Americans go to church - and 9 reasons the don’t.” The percentage refers to people who said this was a “very important” reason for their decision: To become closer to God. (81%) So their children will have…

But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching. Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance. In the same way, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not slaves to excessive drinking. They are to teach what…

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…

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…

This morning we are continuing a series on the role of women in the church. Specifically, my aim is to teach what the NT has to say about women reading Scripture publically in the church and women praying publically in the church. Historically, in our circles, this is not something that we have practiced.…

Pastor James takes us through 1st Timothy 2-3.

Pastor James takes us through Proverbs, 1 Peter, and Titus and shows us what God's word has to say on being a Godly woman.

ADORNING OR DISHONORING Titus 2:1-10 Today we are going to consider a very practical and instructive passage of Scripture. In it, we see Paul addressing Titus who was a Pastor on the island of Crete concerning several groups of people in this passage of scripture. Paul said first of all “speak thou the…

Introduction Summarize last week. the question the answer the summary of the law is... love God (last week) love neighbor (this week) == God is perfectly lovely. He deserves perfect love. (we still don’t love God perfectly bc we are sinful and selfish) Neighbor is much harder to love. PRAY read passage…

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…

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…