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Kiddos: fill out all your notes and write down one thing you learned. The church in Thessalonica was under intense persecution. Even from their own countrymen. Paul says in 2:14 they suffered the same things he did. Violence. Mobs. There was intense pressure from the outside. The success of the church…

When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that…

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. Called to Good Works This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain…

Titus 3 Good morning church! Open your Bibles with me please to Titus chapter 3. I had considered finishing this little letter this morning along with the one page letter that follows it, Philemon. But we will see just how long our time takes us. Our Message is titled Justified by His Grace , But Before…

12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. 14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help…

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. You are Justified So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the…

Introduction Please open your Bible to Acts 6:8-15 as we see more about this man named Stephen who was described as full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. Stephen is the first Christian martyr. For clarification, a martyr is a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs. There are…

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…

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 the ages began 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through…

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…

Our Journey When you think about the book of Titus what is the theme, what is the purpose of the book? Paul is going to remind them, but we too need to remember too. In the beginning; instructions to set things in order ( Tit1:5 ) Appoint elders in every city, with certain qualifications ( Tit1:5-10…

Titus 3:12-15 At the risk of over-stereotyping, please allow me to suggest that typical Midwestern Americans (and Americans in general) tend to function in an individualistic way. We keep to ourselves, rely on ourselves, and interact with other people to a limited degree. This individualistic lifestyle…

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…

What does it look like to devote ourselves to good works, so that people can see the transforming power of God's grace in our lives?

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

What does the Bible say about Spiritual Gifts? 1 Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. There are many spiritual gifts and the primary way you will learn what they are is to get involved in different…

When grace takes action, it is recognizable; we see it every time reconciliation brings together what sin has broken apart.

A Fruitful Farewell This is our season finale on the book of Titus. We have seen what the Master Architect desires for a congregation the under contractor Paul has sent the blueprint and Titus is working to follow the directions. The goal is a healthy congregation a sturdy home that is a testament to…

Paul free indeed Paul had an expectation that he was going to be released ( turn to Php1:23-27 , 2:24 , ref: Phm22 ) Expressed in writing to Philippians 23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24 yet to remain on in…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of family and the privilege of coming together to seek Your face. As we gather in Your presence, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be among us, guiding our thoughts and opening our hearts to the message…

Remain Strong in the Fight We are going to close out our study of Paul’s letter to the Churches in Ephesus. I pray that this study has helped and encouraged you to remain in the faith. So by way of introduction I want to look at Pauls benediction to his readers then we will summerize what the Holy Spirit…

Foundations are the most important thing yet often unseen part of any ediface. If the foundation of a building is not sound then the building will collapse when placed under stress. But if the foundations is sound then the building can withstand extreme stress. Cultures have foundations. These are the…

Intro: My love for my Pampaw was fierce and when he died my faith was weak and I walked away from any faith I had left in me. (I won’t allow the same for my grands) If you have your Bibles, we want to look at Exodus, chapter 20. Even if you don't have a background in church, I think as we begin to read…

Call to Worship Worship By Singing We Have a Savior Worship By Corporate Prayer Worship Thru Tithes and Offerings Worship By Singing O Come, All Ye Faithful # 89 Go Tell it On the Mountain #95 Worship By Hearing the Word What Did Jesus Bring You For Christmas? Christmas Day Service Titus 3:1-8 Pastor…