Playlist: Titus (sermon series)
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Titus (Part One): Introduction
A World Like OursThe Cretan people had earned the reputation of duplicity. Church members faced the consequences of being tarred with the same brush—sometimes deservedly.
Titus (Part Two): A Faithful Ministry
Qualifications for EldersTitus had the remarkable ability for being a problem solver, exercising tact, diplomacy, strength, stability, and leadership when sent to problem areas.
Titus (Part Three): Rebuking False Teachers
Ridding the Church of False DoctrineThe congregations in Crete were beset with insubordination, subject to no authority, full of meaningless and senseless talk, distracting the overseer.
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Sound Doctrine, Sound CongregationTitus 2 gives specific instructions to senior members of the congregation, followed by instructions to the youth, explaining their responsibilities.
Titus (Part Five): A Church in Training
Paul's Approach to Slavery and Christ's Current WorkPaul, realizing that the tiny flock was no match for the Roman Empire, did not crusade to abolish slavery, but instead taught the church how to deal with it.
Titus (Part Six)
Living in This WorldWe have the commission to be witnesses to a corrupt society. It is in the closeness of the crowd that we have the greatest potential to grow spiritually.
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Grace and WorksEven though we are not justified by good works, good works are the honing process with which God perfects us in the life-long process of sanctification.