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Paul's 'Politically Incorrect' Advice to Titus (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Mike FordPaul was quite blunt in how he characterized the Cretans' traits. He had a higher purpose than to criticize them; he wanted to impart helpful instructions.
The Purposes of Aging
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughModern society is obsessed with youth and staying young, but aging is a natural process God intended as part of life. Aging is a process for gaining wisdom.
Sanctification and the Teens
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughYoung people in the church must realize that they are not invincible. Not only is God's law no respecter of persons, but also sanctification can be lost.
For Teens Too!
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThough God does take youth, ignorance, and inexperience into consideration, He still holds a person responsible for everything he does. Age makes no difference.
My Parents Won't Let Me!
Article by Clyde FinkleaHere is the story of a young man's momentous choice regarding his keeping of the Sabbath, a decision he had to make all on his own.
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTitus 2 gives specific instructions to senior members of the congregation, followed by instructions to the youth, explaining their responsibilities.
Childrearing (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we, as Christian parents, could shape and mold the minds of our children early, we could inoculate them against making the same mistakes that we did.
For His Name's Sake
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWriting from Ephesus near the end of the first century to a community shaken by desertions, the apostle John pauses in 1 John 2:12-14 to anchor believers in three foundational, non-negotiable truths essential for enduring the Christian life. Addressing believers across three spiritual stages—little children who rest in the Father's love, young men who fight spiritual battles in God's strength, and fathers who possess deep, abiding fellowship—John reminds them that their sins are fully forgiven for Christ's name's sake, they have already overcome the evil one through God's abiding Word, and they possess an intimate, relational knowledge of the Father and the Son. Far from optional doctrines or progressive milestones reserved for a select few, these bedrock assurances belong to every Christian at every step of their journey, grounding their past in forgiveness, empowering their present in victory, and securing their future in eternal fellowship.
A Leader in Every Man!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs Joshua felt fearful at assuming leadership, most men also feel the same trepidation, but God Almighty has placed in their DNA the ability to lead.