Sermons and other messages
Elders had two tasks: encourage the believers by sound doctrine and refute those who opposed sound doctrine (Titus 1:9). Most of the rest of Paul's Letter to Titus deals with encouraging believers by sound doctrine. But sound doctrine is not merely knowledge about God, His…
Continue reading...The title of the sermon, “Oops, I Goofed. Now What Can I Do?" is actually a play on words, for we do goof up at times, but in reality I am not talking about a goof like spilling milk, I am talking about a deliberate sin against God or others, and if it is against others, it is against God as well. In the Lord’s Prayer we pray, “forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” Others say trespasses instead of debts, but what is the true meaning of these words. In actuality, Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” Reading it or praying it this way puts the reality of what we have done in a greater light.
Continue reading...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…
Continue reading...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…
Continue reading...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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