INTRODUCTION · Paul wrote this epistle, it seems, after his first imprisonment in Rome that is recorded at the end of the book of Acts. · To Titus, one of the representatives/messengers of the Apostle Paul to the churches Paul worked with. He may have been an evangelist like Timothy was since there seems…

Salvation is not the end for the believer. It's just the beginning. Joining the Body of Christ is not the end all be all. We are given new life to live a new life.

Good works are the necessary fruit of true, saving faith.

Today we are looking at John 6:28-29 . This passage is in the middle of Jesus’ interaction with the crowds he had miraculously fed on the other side of the Sea of Galilee from only 5 small barley loaves and two fish. He fed them, and then returned to Capernaum supernaturally walking on the water to meet…

Living Under Grace 14 Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. What does it mean to live by Grace? What are the benefits of Grace? What are the misunderstandings? What is the meaning of Grace? Grace is…

Prayer If you were with us last week, we spent our time looking at the JOY OF THE LORD... And I was grateful that we were able to do that... Not only because of what came before it... But also for what’s coming today... Today, we’re going to begin making our way through the book of Ecclesiastes... and…

Title: Being An Example Of Believers Main Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Introduction: Let no man despise thy youth... I. Being An Example Of Believers A. In Word B. In Conversation C. In Charity D. In Spirit E. In Faith F. In Purity II. How To Be A Better Example Of Believers A. Give Attendance 1. To Reading 2. To Exhortation 3. To Doctrine B. Neglect Not Your Gifts C. Meditate Upon Those Things III. Continuing To Be An Example Of Believers Close: I Beseech You Brethren Other Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Matthew 12:36 1 Peter 1:15 Philippians 4:9 1 Corinthians 12:11 Romans 12:1-2

Matthew 7:15 Christ Jesus Himself states: 15 “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Galatians 1:6-10 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not…

The Human Desire for Insurance. One of the great dangers in our faith is disrearding tghe promises of God’s Word, or twisting those promises into saying something they do not mean. I have spoken many times on the subject of christian dissolusionment - when we feel let down by God. Now how can God let…

As Christians we must show patience and be encouraging that we do not grow weary in well doing.

Failures Why is failure an area of life so hard for us to fight through? How do you get back up after falling down in your spiritual commitments? Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee,…

Would anyone disagree with me that there are a lot of miserable people in our society today? Depression, Anxiety, Anger issues are prevalent in our culture. Margie’s Story - Margie hung up the phone from her mom and felt sick in the pit of her stomach. She had called her mother to wish her a happy birthday…

Does your faith show through your works?

My Record is on High Job 16:19 Records play an important role in our society. We have records of our birth in the counties where we were born, and that starts a life long process of both individual and civil record keeping. We keep records as a proof of purchase. Records of crimes and violations are…

INTRODUCTION: Farmers possess a skill set that I appreciate, but I don’t possess. A farmer knows how to plant seeds and then nourish it into a bountiful harvest. Farmers are notoriously faithful and patient, because they plant seeds in the spring so that in summer and fall the can reap a harvest. Perhaps…

1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch…

INTRODUCTION · We will be picking up in our study of Paul’s letter to Titus in . Up to this point in chapter 2, we have seen Paul give instructions to Titus for the Christians on the island of Crete. They all, no matter their age, gender, or social status are given high expectations to live by. The sound…

December 14, 2014 Intro – Here is one of the most misinterpreted parables in the Bible – usually used to teach we should love everyone. True! But not the main message here. Its true intent is to show the absolute impossibility of us saving ourselves. It’s God’s grace, not our merit that saves us. Dumb…

Today is sermon 2 from our Believe series - after this we’ll have 28 more to go! The topic this week is God is personal . Of the 4,200 religions in the world, the Judeo-Christian faith is largely unique in the fact that God reveals Himself, God is knowable, He’s near, He’s active in our lives and He…

Today, we are in 2 Timothy 2:8-26 as we continue our study of this letter which the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write to Timothy. Let’s begin by reading the passage together. Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point…

The Message Everyone Else Needs to Hear, But Not Me. The Sower Sows The Word 3 “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. See, Listen, Dwell on. Take it in. Mark 4:20 "Hear the Word." Over 155 times God commands men to hear Him and His Word. Not one time is there a hint that what He says will be hard…