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Mark Bemenderfer Mark Bemenderfer

Rebels

Elders had two tasks: encourage the believers by sound doctrine and refute those who opposed sound doctrine (Titus 1:9). Refuting those who oppose sound doctrine is no joyful task, but one that is desperately needed, even today. There are far too many servants of Satan…

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Mark Bemenderfer Mark Bemenderfer

Elders

Paul appoints Titus to finish laying a foundation of Christian life and doctrine for the fledgling churches of Crete. This is what the whole letter is about, notes for Titus as he seeks to complete this task. Chief among Titus' duties is to establish trustworthy…

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Craig Kulish Craig Kulish

Alive in Christ

We're saved from the penalty of sin, but not yet from the presence of sin. We desire to walk with God and love Him above all else, but we are tempted by Satan and the pleasures of the world. Craig previously talked about 1 John…

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Mark Bemenderfer Mark Bemenderfer

Godly Servants

The Great Commission included instruction for the Apostles to teach their disciples to obey everything Jesus commanded them. If everything Jesus commanded them had been included in the Gospels, there would be no need for the letters that make up the rest of the New…

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Mark Bemenderfer Mark Bemenderfer

Commissioned

The angels joyously announced the birth of Jesus; the angels rejoice over the resurrection of Jesus! The resurrection seals the whole testimony of God. The resurrection proves Jesus is all He claimed to be. The resurrection changes everything! It frees us from all our fears…

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