The Gate to the Way of Wisdom: The Fear of the Lord
The gate to the way of wisdom is the fear of the Lord — a proper reverence and awe for our great God.
Proverbs 1:7
The Way of Wisdom
The wisdom books of the Old Testament teach us how to shape our souls so that we acquire the skill to learn and live successfully in this fallen world.
Proverbs 1:1-7
Series Outline for Disciples of Christ
This short series looks at what it means to be a disciple of Christ, including the relationship between the disciple and Christ, the cross, worship, the local church, the world, and grace.
Disciples and Grace
The life of discipleship is one of grace from beginning to end.
2 Timothy 2:1-7
Disciples and the Local Church
Disciples recognize that God commands them to become active, participating, committed members of a local church.
1 Peter 2:4-5
Disciples and Their Cross
Disciples recognize that true life – both now and in eternity – comes from denying self, picking up our cross, and following Christ.
Mark 8:27-38
Disciples and Their Lord
Disciples recognize and embrace the Lordship of Christ, submitting their entire lives to His control
Luke 6:46-49
Series Outline for Titus – Passing on the Faith
This 10-week series gives a verse by verse exposition of the book of Titus, with special emphasis on the role of church leadership and sound doctrine to the passing on of the faith from one generation to the next.
A Fruitful Life Devoted to Good Works
The Gospel causes us to live productive and fruitful lives, devoted to good works and helping others.
Titus 3:8-15
Good Citizens and Neighbors Through The Gospel
God calls and empowers us through the Gospel to be good citizens and neighbors, and displaying faith through good works.
Titus 3:1-8
The Gospel of God’s Grace
God’s grace has come to us in Christ, and it saves those who believe and enables them to live a life distinct from the world and in conformity to God’s character.
Titus 2:11-14
The Noble Call of Church Leadership
The Noble Call of Church Leadership. Ordination of Perry Anderson
1 Timothy 3:1
Lives Worthy of the Gospel
God calls believers to live lives that agree with the truth of the Gospel and draw others to Christ.
Titus 2:1-10
The Pure Gospel vs. Corrupt Teachings
True purity comes from believing the Gospel, and those who do not believe and embrace false teachings corrupt everything they do and touch.
Titus 1:15-16
The False Shepherds and Their Destructive Teachings
False shepherds teach destructive heresies out of false motives, and these lead people away from true knowledge of God.
Titus 1:10-16
The Functions of an Elder-Shepherd
Shepherds are called to serve the flock by feeding, protecting, leading, and equipping it to serve God.
1 Peter 5:1-4
The Qualifications of an Elder
Elders are men with godly family lives and character, and who understand the faith and are able to encourage believers in the truth and correct error.
Titus 1:5-9
Easter – The Heart of the Gospel
The literal, physical death, burial, and resurrection of Christ were observed by many witnesses, and their reality is the heart of the Gospel and our faith.
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Elders – The Pastoral Leadership Team
Elders are a group of men called by God to shepherd the local church.
Titus 1:5
The Basis and Goals of Godly Ministry
Godly leaders are slaves to God and are commissioned by Him to encourage faith, knowledge, godliness, and hope in God’s people.
Titus 1:1-4
Our Great Redemption in Christ
Redemption and forgiveness of sins is found only in the death of Christ, because of the grace of God.
Ephesians 1:7
Series Outline for As for Me and My House
This series is a lengthy look at family issues, including serving God as a single, selecting a marriage partner, the biblical blueprint for families, and questions regarding cohabitation, homosexuality, divorce, and remarriage.
Divorce and Remarriage Today
God may allow remarriage, but the sinful conduct which destroyed the previous marriage must be rectified first through repentance and proper actions.
Matthew 19:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
Does God Ever Allow Divorce?
Although God hates divorce, He does allow it if there has been sexual immorality or if an unbeliever leaves a believer.
Matthew 19:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
The Tragedy of Divorce
Divorce is a tragedy arising from man’s sin which produces devastating effects on all involved, so Christians should always work to save marriages.
Matthew 19:1-9; Malachi 2:16