Playlist: Titus, Book of (topic)
Titus (Part Five): A Church in Training
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Book of Titus, Paul provides specific instructions to Titus regarding the conduct of slaves within the church on the island of Crete, where the slave trade was prevalent due to pirate activities. He addresses the reality of slavery, noting that many in the congregation were likely slaves, with few, if any, slave owners …
Titus (Part Two): A Faithful Ministry
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe epistle to Titus addresses a critical time of moral decay and opposition faced by the early church, particularly in Crete around AD 63 during Nero's reign, a period marked by intense anti-Christian sentiment. Crete's culture was notorious for its brutish, coarse nature, with the people often regarded as liars, lazy, and …
Paul's Letter to Titus (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe apostle Paul's brief letter to Titus emphasizes Titus' crucial role in organizing and supervising the churches in Crete. Paul wrote to strengthen and exhort Titus to exercise his authority as God's representative, ensuring the churches are put in order. He instructs Titus to refute false teachers and dissenters, and to guide …
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe epistle of Titus, though only three chapters long, is structured with clear sections of pointed instruction. Paul organized this book into distinct blocks, addressing the specific challenges of Cretan society, known for laziness, selfishness, and deceit. In chapter 1, the focus is on the wickedness of the Cretans and the …
Titus (Part One): Introduction
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of Titus, a pastoral epistle penned by Paul around AD 64 or 65, emerges during a time of intense persecution under Nero's reign, reflecting a period of general anxiety and fear among God's people. This epistle, addressed to Titus, offers guidance for leading and teaching the church in Crete, an island in the …
Titus (Part Three): Rebuking False Teachers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Titus addresses the challenging environment of Crete, where the people had a notorious reputation for deceit and self-interest across the Mediterranean world. Cretans were often seen as crude, sneaky, and untrustworthy, a characterization that defined their interactions and made them a distinct group known for …
Titus (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Titus, as presented in this discussion, focuses on the challenges faced by Titus in guiding the Cretan church amidst a corrupt and ungodly environment. Paul instructs Titus to remind the Cretans of their conduct as citizens in a wicked world, emphasizing the need to live as godly examples. Crete, described as a place …
Titus 2:11-14
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of Titus, particularly in chapter 3, God instructs us to avoid foolish questions, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law, labeling such divisive matters as things to be rejected. These issues hinder growth by creating disorder and disunity within the congregation, preventing an environment conducive to …
Paul's Letter to Titus (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul encourages Titus to seek out teachers who have an ardent love of the truth, and warns him about false teachers who deceive the congregation.
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven 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.
Be Ready for Every Good Work
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul underscores the importance of living as citizens of God's Kingdom by maintaining good works, being obedient, peaceable, and humble in all interactions.
Acts (Part Twenty-Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAgrippa was knowledgeable about Jewish customs, so Festus brought him in to hear Paul's case, which lincluded his conversion and ministry.
A Thoughtful Offering
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Titus relates to the broader theme of examining where one's heart and priorities lie in relation to God's will. It emphasizes the importance of aligning personal desires and resources with the eternal goals of the kingdom of God. Just as individuals are encouraged to assess their true aspirations and invest their …