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Scripture: Isaiah 6 I. When you have a fresh encounter with God, you know God as king. A. In Isaiah 6:1 we read the historical setting for Isaiah’s encounter with God. King Uzziah of Judah had died that year. Everything feels uncertain and insecure. And what does God do for Isaiah? He gives Isaiah a…
Scripture: Isaiah 5 I. God’s heart breaks when we don’t produce good fruit. A. By grace God had given Israel a good land. God had left nothing undone for His people. God expected good fruit to come from His people. But the vines only yielded wild grapes (vs. 2, 4). Literally, Judah produced stink-fruit. Judah…
Scripture: Isaiah 1 I. You regain God’s gracious privileges by repenting of political sins. A. Isaiah prophesied to 4 different kings of Judah (vs. 1). Isaiah begins by telling Judah what is plain to everyone: our country is broken. Judah has rebelled against God (vs. 2). They have sinned. They of all people, the ones…
Scripture: Titus 3:1-2 & 9-15 Do Good Works Outside the Church Submit to Authorities “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.” (v1) “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist…
Scripture: Titus 3:3-8 I. The good news begins with bad news about you. A. Paul goes straight into the bad news about you in Titus 3:3. He lists seven characteristics of Christians before their conversion to Christ. You might call this list the slimy seven. In summary, without Jesus our relationship with God was a…
Scripture: Titus 2:11-15 Grace Redeems “For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation for all people.” (v11) “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) “Our great…
Scripture: Titus 2:1-10 I. You live a wonderful life by discipling other Christians. A. Paul ends Titus 1 by talking about the rebellious false teachers in Crete (Titus 1:16). Paul opens chapter 2 by writing to Titus, “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” This is teaching that leads to spiritual and…
Scripture: Titus 1:10-16 I. You need leaders who will silence rebellion. A. The rebels in the church of Crete are described in vs. 10. They were actively spreading false teaching in the church (vs. 11). Disorder then had entered the church. They deceived the people in the church by giving the impression that they were…
Scripture: Titus 1:5-9 I. A quality leader is marked by good character. A. Titus was in charge of putting others in charge in the church in Crete (vs. 5). Verses 6 and 7 say a leader must be above reproach. He must be a man of integrity. He must have a good reputation for living…
Scripture: Titus 1:1-4 I. You need God for a wonderful life. A. Paul uses the word God ___ times in the first four verses of his letter to Titus. Paul is obsessed with God. If you want a wonderful life, God needs to be at the center of your heart. God is called Savior twice…