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Truths From The Book Of Titus

Sermon Series

By Brother Shawn P. Evans

Section #1  The Preacher

1). The Call Of A God Called Preacher

2). The Conduct Of A God Called Preacher

3). The Commission Of A God Called Preacher

Section #2  The People

2-1). The Example Of The Elderly Men

2-2). The Example Of The Elderly Women

2-3). The Example Of The Elderly Statesmen

Section # 3 The Practical

3-1). The Grace Of God Towards Men Part 1

3-2). The Grace Of God Towards Men Part 2 

3-3). The Goodness Of God Towards Men

3-4). The Gathering of God Taking Men

3-5). The Goodbye Of A God Called Preacher       

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 1 The Preacher

Sermon #1

The Call of a God Called Preacher

Titus 1:1 

Introduction: 

                In the course of the ministry preachers may preach to thousands and thousands of people.  Most, however, are lost and headed for a devils hell.  Preachers preach and preach may not see the results of their work.  But there is a time when someone to whom the preacher preached the Gospel to bears the fruit of God and this becomes pleasant fruit to the preacher. 

                In the case of Paul, who preached the Gospel for years and years, he saw the fruit of this ministry in the life of one his converts named Titus.  His name just so happens to mean pleasant.  Titus was a man who loved the Lord and wanted to serve Him.  In this message I would like to show you a few of the characteristics of a God called man.  He can serve to us preachers and Christians alike as a Model of a God Called Man.  

I).   The Redemption of Titus

A)  Salvation of Titus 

1) Greek man sought  under the ministry of Paul by the grace of God

2) Greek man saved  under the ministry of Paul by the grace of God

B).  Sonship of Titus

1) Son of God (born again…John 1:12)

2) Son of Paul (Titus 1:4 notice the words “…mine own son after the common faith…”)

II). The Refreshing of Titus

A).  Succoring from Titus

1). Titus gives comfort

2 Corinthians 7:6

B).  Succoring for Titus 

1). Titus gets comfort

2 Corinthians 7:13

III). The Relationship of Titus

A).  Side-kick of Paul

1).  Friendship  (2 Corinthians 8:23)

2).  Fellowship   ( Titus 1:4)

B).  Supporter of Paul

1).  Co-worker of Paul in the Gospel   (2 Corinthians 8:23)

IV).  The Routes of Titus 

A).  Sent to Corinth

2 Corinthians 12:17-18

B). Stationed at Crete

Titus 1:10-13

Conclusion:   The Lord saved Titus from hell and He lead Titus to follow the Apostle Paul to aid him and comfort him and to be a friend.  We can learn a lot from this man of God.  What a great example he has left us to follow. 

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 1 The Preacher

Sermon #2

The Conduct Of A God Called Preacher

I. The Pastors Family Matters                        vs. 6

A. The Preacher Is To Be Pure

                1. His Life Is Unpolluted

                2. His Life Is Unblemished

B. The Preacher Is To Be Of One Partner

                1. His Marriage Is Unadulterated

                2. His Marriage Is Unblemished

C. The Preacher Is To Be a Godly Parent

       1. Children Are Not Disobedient

       2. Children Are Not Disorderly

II. The Pastors Frame of Mind             vs. 7-8

A. The Pastor Needs To Be A Man Of Godly Discipline

                1. He Is To Be Controlled By The Word In The Matter of His Temper

                2. He Is To Be Controlled By The Word In The Matter of His Temptation

                                a.  The Allurement Of Arrogance

                                b. The Allurement  Of Alcohol

                                c. The Allurement  Of Accumulation

B. The Pastor Needs To Be A Man Of Godly Desire

                1. He Is To Have A Love For Hospitality

                2. He Is To Have A Love For Holiness

C. The Pastor Needs To Be A Man Of Godly Devotion

III. The Pastors Final Manual               vs. 9

A. He is To Protect The Faithful Word

                1. He Is Defending It

                2. He Is Delighting In It

B. He Is To Proclaim The Faithful Word

                1. He Has Been Preached To

                2. He Is Preaching To

C. He Is To Produce In The Faithful Word

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 1 The Preacher

Sermon #3

The Commission Of A God Called Preacher

(Learning About Damaging Dilemmas)

(Titus 1:10-16)

Introduction:  Titus was left at Crete by the Apostle Paul for two reasons and they are mentioned in verse 5 of this first chapter.  He is to set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders.  Along the way of doing this, Paul warns Titus of some problems or dilemmas that need to be addressed.

I. The Dilemma Of Deceit                                vs. 10-11

(Titus 1:10)  For there are many unruly  and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

A. Detailing of The Deceivers

There are times in the ministry when the preacher has to confront people and call them out.  Here Paul shows us that Titus was to call to mind these types of people who caused deception. 

                1. They Are Perverse           (unruly) 

These people who were deceptive in their ways had no rule over them and they were disobedient. 

                2. They Are Profitless           (Vain)

These people who were deceptive were vain talkers, thus making their speeches of no real gain, making them profitless. 

                3. They Are Phonies             (deceivers)

These deceivers were fakes, they were phonies.  God wants us to be in subjection to Him, speak as the oracles of God, and be real to both God and man. 

B.   Dethroning Of The Deceptions

                Paul writes to Titus and tells this young preacher that the mouths of these men must be…

                1. Stopped

                This means that what was being said must not continued

                2. Shut Up

                This means that what was being  said must cease

C.  Destruction Of The Deceptions

                1. The Deceivers  Ravage  Houses                                   subvert whole houses

                They ruined the houses, literally turned the houses upside down. 

                2. The Deceivers Ransack Houses                                    for filthy lucre’s sake

                They taught the people false things just for dirty money

II. The Dilemma Of Degradation

                   vs. 12-15

A. The Report Of their Degradation

(Titus 1:12)  One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.  

                1. The Commentary Of Their Sinfulness

Epimenides, who was considered a prophet amongst them. See Laertius, and Cicero in his first book of divination.  - Geneva Study Bible on Titus chapter 1

                2. The Conduct Of Their Selfishness    (The Text Gives Us The Comments On Each Sin)

1) Liars    (alway liars)

2). Lewd   (evil beast)

3).  Lazy    (slow bellies) (fat)

B. The Rebuke Of Their Degradation

(Titus 1:13)  This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

                1. Notice The Severity Of The Rebuke

Paul says to rebuke them sharply, meaning that Titus was not be a coward, but have boldness in his rebuke

                2. Notice The End Of The Rebuke

(Titus 1:13)  This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

The reasoning for the sharp rebuke that they would love the truth and not follow the falsehoods that crept in. 

C. The Realm  Of Their Degradation

(Titus 1:15)  Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure ; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

Realm or region of the sinfulness was that of the mind and it showed forth into their lives.  This is true of people in general, for what is truly on the inside will someday work it’s way out.  The Christian should bring forth the fruits of righteousness in their lives, but there are times when we quench the Spirit of God and give heed to the flesh. 

III. The Dilemma Of Delinquency

                   vs. 16

A. The Declaration  Of Their Delinquency

(Titus 1:16)  They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Plainly the verse shows us that they say one thing and do another, sort of like a lot of us Christians. 

B. The  Discrepancy Of Their Delinquency

in works they deny Him

There are many who in word and tongue profess to know God, and yet in their lives and conversations deny and reject him; their practice is a contradiction to their profession.  -Matthew Henry

C. The Disapproval Of Their Delinquency

“Every time they are ‘put to the test’ on a truly good work, they fail the test.”  Ruckman- Pastoral Epistles pg. 405      God wants us to be approved by Him.  These men were not due to the fact that they were not saved individuals, therefore it is impossible to please Him. 

Conclusion: The Text is about unsaved people but it sure does carry the saved man into thinking that he can make an application to himself to watch what he does and to whom he does it for and for what reward.  There are some things in this fight that we are in that are worth standing up and fighting for.  We need address the wrongs that creep in and defile our churches.  Pray that God would give the spiritual eyes to see any error that comes upon us. 

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 2 The People

Sermon #1

The Example Of The Elderly Men

Titus 2:2 

I).  The Aged Men And Their Discipline

The elder statesmen in local assemblies are to set the example for the younger men in many ways.  Let’s see from these…

                A).  They are not drunks. (sober)  

                This is not just sober-minded, but not a drinking of alcohol at all. Sober means not drunk. 

                B).  They have dignity.   (grave)

                The word grave is used here in the passage of Titus 2:2 and carries the meaning of dignity.                These men are to display dignity (honor) but not just as an outward appearance, but they have it on the inside as well. 

                C).  They are Discreet.  (temperate) 

                These men are under control and very moderate in all things. 

II).  The Aged Men And Their Disposition

Disposition is defined as the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirit; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude:

                A).  Notice their love   (charity) 

                Charity is defined as love in action.  They are to show forth the love that they have for people and not just say it. 

                B).  Notice their longsuffering (patience)  They are to have patience with the younger crowd,          just like God has patience with us.  Someone at some point in their life had patience with them. 

III)  The Aged Men And Their Doctrine

Doctrine is defined as a belief or teaching. 

                A).  They have a solid faith

                These men know what they believe and why. 

                B).  They have a sure faith

                These men have a faith that no matter what comes down the pike, they can rest assure in the             Lord to see them through. 

                C).  They have a sound faith

               Sound here is being whole or wholesome.  They are healthy. 

                                1)  Healthy Body

                                2)  Healthy Belief

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Section 2 The People

Sermon #2

The Example Of The Elderly Women

Titus 2:3

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;”

Introduction:  The verse that we are going to deal is that of Titus 2:3.  Godly women can be seen throughout the Bible.  From Hannah to Mary, Anna to Priscilla.  The Apostle Paul lays out some principles for the aged women in the church in order to lead the younger women along the way of godliness.   Notice…

I).  The Woman’s Attitude   “behaviour as becometh holiness”

                   A).  She Displays Good Behaviour

Webster 1828 Dictionary defines behaviour as this:    Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; conduct; manners; carriage of one's self, with respect to propriety, or morals; deportment. It expresses external appearance or action; sometimes in a particular character; more generally in the common duties of life; as, our future destiny depends on our behavior in this life. It may express correct or good manners, but I doubt whether it ever expresses the idea of elegance of manners, without another word to qualify it.  A good way for a young woman who is trying to serve God is to see the example of godly women that are around her.  The Lord here shows us that the aged women are to show a behaviour that becomes holiness. 

                        B).  She Demonstrates Godly Blessedness  

Holiness is what we all as Christians should try to attain to.  As we live for God, we are to adhere to His word and live there by.  Brother Webster again states this about holiness:  The state of being holy; purity or integrity of moral character; freedom from sin; sanctity. Applied to the Supreme Being, holiness denotes perfect purity or integrity of moral character, one of his essential attributes.  1. Applied to human beings, holiness is purity of heart or dispositions; sanctified affections; piety; moral goodness, but not perfect.

She, the aged woman, is to set a godly example not only at the church house, but also in life outside the church. 

Not only can the younger women learn from the aged women in their attitude but notice…

II).  The Woman’s Actions   “not false accusers, not given to much wine,”

                        A).  She is not to be a slanderer 

False accuser is a person who falsely accuses someone.  False is defined as  . Not true; not conformable to fact; expressing what is contrary to that which exists, is done, said or thought. A false report communicates what is not done or said. A false accusation imputes to a person what he has not done or said. A false witness testifies what is not true. A false opinion is not according to truth or fact. The word is applicable to any subject, physical or moral.

ACCU'SER, n. One who accuses or blames; an officer who prefers an accusation against another for some offense, in the name of the government, before a tribunal that has cognizance of the offense.  So that constitutes one as a liar, which is defined by Webster as:

1. A person who knowingly utters falsehood; one who declares to another as a fact what he knows to be not true, and with an intention to deceive him. The uttering of falsehood by mistake, and without an intention to deceive, does not constitute one a liar.

                        B).  She is noted  to be sober

The woman is not to be a drunkard.  She is not given herself (bodily or spiritually) to the drink.  Sober is defined by Webster as…

 Not intoxicated or overpowered by spiritous liquors; not drunken. The sot may at times be sober.

It is estimated that of the 15.1 million alcohol-abusing or alcohol-dependent individuals in the United States, approximately 4.6 million (nearly one-third) are women (Taken from WILLIAMS, G.D.; Grant, B.F.; Harford, T.C.; and Noble, B.A. Population projections using DSM-III criteria: Alcohol abuse and dependence, 1990-2000. Alcohol Health & Research World 13(4):366-370, 1989.)  That was 20 years ago.  Imagine what it is now!!!

Not only are the younger women to see a godly attitude and godly actions, Notice…

III). The Woman’s Application  “teachers of good things”

There are some things that the aged are to teach to the younger women.  Her application is to teach the good things that were taught to her to a younger crowd. 

            A).  Character of Her Teachings

            Observe the word good.  There is a lot of bad teaching going by the news media and sitcoms to lure our young ones away from following the Lord.  But I believe if the older women lead by example and teach the younger women the good things of the Lord, then this country could change, and that one family at a time. 

            B).  Content of Her Teachings 

            What follows is a list, a checklist if you will, of what the good things are that a godly woman should teach to her youngins and/or to the younger women in the church.  They are from Titus 2:4-5

            1).  Alcohol free (sober v4)

            2).  Affectionate  (to love their husbands and children v4)

            3).  Attentive (discreet v 5)

            4).  Abstinent (chaste v 5)

            5).  Attendant (keeper at home v 5)

            6).  Admirable (good v 5)

            7).  Agreeable  (obedient v 5)

Conclusion:  There is a lot laying on the shoulders on the aged women in the church.  By the grace of God, the principles that need to be followed, can and will be done.  It is up to the older ones to step it up.  

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 2 The People

Sermon #3

The Example Of The Elderly Statesmen

These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

(Titus 2:15) 

I).  The Lessons Of The Pastor

“These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke…”

            A).  Speech That is Strong

In order for the preacher, to whom this verse is aimed at, to get what God wants for His people, this preacher must preach exactly what God says to preach.  He is to do it in the power of the Holy Ghost and not with the wisdom of himself or of his own, fleshly power.  The contents and principles of what this chapter holds can only come to be fruitful when it is the leadership of God and not the preacher. 

            B).  Exhortation That Is Soft

Would you like it if the preacher always yelled at you, but what he said was a word of encouragement? Sometimes it is how you say things and not what you say.  Soft speech or gentleness can go a long way.  

            C).  Rebuke That Is Sharp

Now there are times when you have to really get into someone or you have to rebuke sin. 

II).  The Leadership Of The Pastor

“…with all authority…”

            A). The Preacher’s Charge

The preacher is one that is looked to by his flock to lead and guide in this wilderness below.  He is to have authority in his ministry.  The Authorized King James 1611 Bible is the final authority from which the preacher is preach and live and guide his live by and the flocks as well. 

            B).  The Preacher’s Character

This can be seen in Titus chapter 1 and verses 6-13.  That is not all of the characteristics of the preacher, but a good model to go by. 

III).  The Liking Of The Pastor

“Let no man despise thee.”

A).  The Encouragement of Paul to Titus

Paul wants Titus to know that in all these things do not let people put you down or think lowly of you just because he is preaching from the Book.  We are not to be men pleasers but would anyone really want a leader who doesn’t preach with the authority that can help them?  Why would you want all people to look down or despise you?  This also carries the thought that your preaching should not be that of harshness and rashness at all times.  There is a time for that and a time to lift the people up. 

B).  The  Equipping of Paul to Titus

In these last 2 chapters Paul is arming Titus for the long haul.  We need to be reminded that this walk of life is not a sprint but a marathon. 

Conclusion: 

The people of today are a people that need someone to step up and give them a reality check.  With T.V. and radio, and Internet telling the young and old alike that the old fashioned ways are out and you need this and you need that, there has to be someone to stand in the gap for God and declare “Thus saith the Lord.” 

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Section 3 The Practical

Sermon #1

The Grace Of God Towards Men Part 1

Titus 2:11-12

I).  Definition of Grace

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”

The word grace is defined, by Webster’s 1828 dictionary as:   Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him. 

But looking at the verse, this grace that has appeared

            A).  Grace that has a body

Grace personified is none other than that of the Lord Jesus Christ

            B).  Grace that has brought something

Grace brought salvation with it.  Salvation apart from the Lord Jesus Christ is damnation

“The grace of God,” says Luther, “is like a flying summer shower. It has fallen upon more than one land, and passed on. Judea had it, and lies barren and dry. These Asiatic coasts had it, and flung it away.”

II).  Donation of Grace

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  - John 3:16

Grace is free sovereign favor to the ill-deserving. -  Benjamin Warfield

            A).  Greatest Giver is God

None like the God we serve could outdo God when it comes to the subject of giving

            B).  Greatest Gift is God’s Son

All the gifts that man has given to each other on Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, or other occasions combined scratches the surface of the gift that God gave to us in the person of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.  He, Jesus Christ, is God’s donated grace gift to us. 

III).  Display of Grace

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”  John 1:14

Titus 2:11 states the this grace hath appeared.  This means that it was revealed to mankind.  1 John 1:1-2 shows us that this Life was manifested. 

            A).  This Grace appeared to mankind

Orthodox Jews today are still waiting for the Messiah to show up on this earth.  As we can see from the Bible, the Messiah, Jesus Christ, has already come and gone and is returning every shortly to take His own out of this world.  They missed Him.  But for the grace of God, God is not done with the Jewish people. 

            B).  This Grace appeared for mankind

He came to take away something that mankind could not take away.  He came to take away something that the blood of bulls and goats could not take away.  This would be the sins of all humanity.  He appeared for mankind to hang on that cross for them.  He hung on that cross for my sins that I could not take away by myself. 

IV).  Dominion of Grace

Dominion is defined in the 1828 Webster’s dictionary as:  

Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling.

The dominion of the Most High is an everlasting dominion. Daniel 4.

2. Power to direct, control, use and dispose of at pleasure; right of possession and use without being accountable; as the private dominion of individuals.

God is in complete control of His grace and does not need us to tell us how He should use His grace. 

A).  No Man Demands This Grace

B).  No Man Deserves This Grace

C).  No Man Destroys This Grace

D).  No Man Dictates This Grace 

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 3 The Practical

Sermon #2

The Grace Of God Towards Men part 2

In chapter 2, we have seen that there are some lessons that need to be taught to certain groups of people.  This passage before us is not exception.  Paul is admonishing Titus that the grace of God has appeared to all men and that it has taught us some principles to go by. 

I).  The Characteristic Life

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.  Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

The Life we now live after salvation is one that denies:

            A).  The Ungodly Lusts

Ungodly is defined as this in Webster’s Dictionary:  “Sinful; contrary to the divine commands; as ungodly deeds. Jude 4.”

            B).   The Worldly Lusts

The word worldly is defined by Webster’s 1828 Dictionary as: “Secular; temporal; pertaining to this world or life, in contradistinction to the life to come; as worldly pleasures; worldly affairs; worldly estate; worldly honor; worldly lusts. Titus 2.”

But we are to live:

            1). Soberly

            2). Righteously

            3). Godly

This example is an everyday life, not just on Sunday’s and Wednesday’s. 

II).  The Coming Lord

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

The Grace of God teaches you and I that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming back

We have a-

            A).  Blessed Hope

This is none other than the Rapture of the Church.  The Lord promised He would come back in Acts 1, John 14, 1 Thessalonians 4, Revelation 4, and 1 Corinthians 15.  He is coming back.  We have a lively hope because of the grace of God. 

            B).  Beautiful Home

Because of the Grace of God, we have Heaven as our home.  It is not a thought in our head, it is not just a dreamy place, it is a real place where the Great God and Saviour will take us saved folk to. 

            C).  Benevolent Helper

The Great and Saviour Jesus Christ is the mode of Grace.  He is Grace in the flesh.  He died for our sins in our place to give us this grace and it’s blessings. 

III). The Conditions Of Labor

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 

The Conditions for us to be a laborer for God is

            A)  You Must First Be Redeemed

            B).  You Must First Be Reconciled

            C).  You Must First Be Regenerated

We are a set apart people who are zealous of good works. The reason why we are zealous of good works is because of grace, because He saved us, He redeemed us and He is return for us soon.  Do you know this grace whereof that I speak? 

The work has been done on the cross. The blood has been shed. The price has been paid. The only thing left is for the forgiveness to be received by you.

I could offer to give you a hundred dollar bill by holding it out with my hand. But until you reach out and take it from me, it will never be yours. The same is true with God's forgiveness. Until you receive it, it's not yours. (Kent Crockett, The 911 Handbook, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2003, 55)  

Cannot add your works

If you add your works to the cross, you subtract God's grace from the cross. Salvation is 100% grace. --Kent Crockett

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Section 3 The Practical

Sermon #3

The Goodness Of God Towards Men

Titus 2:14

“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”

I).  Observe God’s Dispensing

The word gave carries this meaning a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly or by implication, literal or figurative; greatly modified by the connection) :- adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.  Strong's  Greek & Hebrew Dictionary.

            A).  Who Gave?

God gave.  The Giver of Life knew we were in trouble and knew that we could not help ourselves, that we could not save ourselves.  His motive for giving was that of LOVE.  John 3:16, Romans 8:37, Ephesians 2:4, 5:2, II Thess. 2:16, 1 John 4:10,11,19, Revelation 1:5.  

            B).  What was Given?

In trueness it was God giving mankind of Himself.   The Second Person of the Triune God, God the Son, came into this as a man, and died on a Roman Cross as our sacrifice and substitute.  He alone could have this feat and not sinful man, for we are in and of ourselves sinners and headed for hell without hope and without God.  Until that day in history when God intervened.  God was manifest in the flesh!!!!   (1 Timothy 3:16, John 1:14)

            C).  Who for? 

It was for you and I that the Lord God sent His only begotten in this world.  It was for our sins that this Holy God came and gave of Himself. 

II). Observe God’s Delivering

Redemption is defined by Webster as To purchase back; to ransom; to liberate or rescue from captivity or bondage, or from any obligation or liability to suffer or to be forfeited, by paying an equivalent; as, to redeem prisoners or captured goods; to redeem a pledge.

It is also stated In theology, to rescue and deliver from the bondage of sin and the penalties of God's violated law, by obedience and suffering in the place of the sinner, or by doing and suffering that which is accepted in lieu of the sinner's obedience.

            A).  The Sinners Ransom

The death and shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ has bought the believer back from sin.

            B).  The Sinners Release

The moment a person believes on Christ, Christ literally washes him from his sins with His blood (Revelation 1:5), cleansing his soul from all sin (1 John 1:7), and supplying him with an eternal redemption (Romans 3:24; Hebrews 9:12). Furthermore, through Christ's redemption the saint has been completely freed from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13), from all iniquity (Titus 2:14), and from his vain life (1 Peter 1:18).

            C).  The Sinners Rescue

"When I was a pastor of a country church, a farmer didn't like the sermons I preached on hell. He said, 'Preach about the meek and lowly Jesus.' I said, 'That's where I got my information about hell.'" --Vance Havner   We were on our way to Hell until Jesus Christ stepped on the scene.  He rescued us from Hell.  People today want to hear about the goodness of God and they don’t want to hear about the wrath of God. 

III). Observe God’s Delighting

“purifies unto himself…” 

God has certain characteristics that He wants His redeemed people to have…

                A).  Peculiar People

We are to be different than the world and not like them. 

                B).  Passionate People 

                                1).  Passionate about God’s Word

                                2).  Passionate about God’s Work

We have let the world define greatness for us. Our society has built itself on the philosophy of the devil instead of on the wisdom of God. As long as we believe Satan’s big lie that our lives are insignificant unless we are on top, we will live in constant state of dejection, worthlessness, and strife.

To overcome this incorrect way of thinking, we must change audiences. Which audience are we trying to please: people in this world, or God in heaven?

(Kent Crockett, Making Today Count for Eternity, Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2001, pp. 141-142)

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 3 The Practical

Sermon #4

 The Gathering of God Taking Men

Titus 2:13

“looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”

                One of the main principle beliefs of our faith is the return of The Lord Jesus Christ to get His saints out of the earth.  This is called the Rapture of the Church.  All who are saved when He comes in the clouds (and the dead that are in Christ, in the grave) will be taken out of this world and taken up to be with the Lord.  This found in 1 Thessalonians 4, 1 Corinthians 15, Song of Solomon 2, and Revelation 4. 

We are here in this body of flesh right now and we go through the trials and tribulations that this world puts us through.  But one of the things that keeps the child of God going is the promise of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself coming and receiving us unto Himself.  This promise is found in John 14:1-3. 

                In this message, let us see a few words that describe this return,

I).  The Return of Christ

It is an…                A). Expected Return

He said He was returning to take us home, and He will be back.  God said it and that settles it. 

                                1).  Trust His Word

                                2).  Receive His Word

                                3).  Believe His Word

                B).  Encouraging Return

To know that the Lord is returning to take me home really encourages me to stay in the fight and win others to the Lord.  When He said He will come again to receive me unto Himself in John 14, that encourages me. 

                C).  Exciting Return

Just knowing that the Lord is coming back at the Rapture is exciting and thrilling.  I can not wait to see Him soon. 

II).  The Revealing of Christ

His appearing is…               A).  A Glorious Revealing

The return of the Lord Jesus is not going to be something that is common or ordinary.  His return is going to be with a shout and the voice of the archangel and the dead in Christ lifted out of the grave and transformed from dead to life, from mortal to immortal,  from a flesh body to a glorified body

                B).  A Victorious Revealing

The return of the Lord Jesus is a day of victory, for we shall finally have the victory over sin, death, and the grave.  We alone cannot achieve this, it is the working of the Lord. 

                C).  A Marvelous Revealing

III).  The Reign of Christ

He is the…            A).  Great King

                                1).  King of kings

                                2).  Lord of lords

The Lord Jesus Christ is the Great King according to the Gospel of Matthew 5:35.  Revelation 19:16 declares Him King of kings and Lord of lords.  He rules, He reigns, and He runs the show (so to speak)           B).  Great God

Ask yourself this question…Is God good?   The answer would be and should be…ALL THE TIME.  

                C).  Great Physician

 Conclusion:  To sum it all up, we need to ready to meet the Lord and be ready to let people know that they too need to be ready to meet Jesus Christ.  How about it, are you ready to meet Him?  If not, why not meet Him now before it is eternally too late?     

Truths From The Book Of Titus

Section 3 The Practical

Sermon #5 (#11 in Truths From The Book Of Titus series)

The Good Bye Of A God Called Preacher

(Titus 3:1-3)  Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.” 

I).  The Pastor’s Charge- The Remembering

(Titus 3:1) Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work

A). Remember to Be Respectful

subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates,

B). Remember To Be Ready 

to be ready to every good work,

II).  The Pastor’s Charge- The Reserving

(Titus 3:2)  To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men.

A).  The Characteristics of Christian Conduct

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers

B).  The Characteristics of Christian Compassion

but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men

III).  The Pastor’s Charge- The Recalling

  (Titus 3:3)  For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

A).  We Were A Lawless People

Disobedient, deceived, serving divers lust and pleasures

B).  We Were A Lewd People

Living in malice and envy, hateful

C).  We Were A Lordless People

Foolish, hating one another 

We are to be reminded at times that we are the same people that we once were.  Jesus Christ saved our souls from the depths of a devils hell.  You might not think that we would need a reminder, but at times it is good for us.