Sunday, March 10

Ministering in a post-Christian world Titus 1:5-14

One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. Titus 1:12

2Timothy 3:1-7 1)This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2)For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3)Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4)Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5)Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6)For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7)Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 

What kind of ministries do we need in our post-Christian society?

Successful ministries train STRONG LEADERS

Strong leaders have strong… FAMILIES

Strong leaders have strong… CHARACTERS

BLAMELESS TEMPERATE Not selfwilled Lover of hospitality Not soon angry Weak Character – vs. 7 Strong Character – vs. 8 Not selfwilled Lover of hospitality Not soon angry Lover of good men Not given to wine Sober No striker Just Not given to filthy lucre Holy TEMPERATE

Strong leaders have strong… CONVICTIONS

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Proverbs 23:23

Strong leaders are strong… COMMUNICATORS

Successful ministries teach SOUND DOCTRINE

FALSE TEACHERS The Problem: For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers… – Titus 1:10

The Source: RELIGION …specially they of the circumcision: – Titus 1:10

The Solution: SILENCE THEM Whose mouths must be stopped…– Titus 1:11

The Target: YOUR FAMILY …who subvert whole houses… – Titus 1:11

INDOCTRINATION The Method: …teaching things which they ought not… – Titus 1:11

The Motivation: MONEY …for filthy lucre’s sake. – Titus 1:11

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.  Colossians 2:8

If you want to know what has society’s heart, study its art.

One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. This witness is true. Titus 1:12-13a

We must address cultural issues by teaching sound bible doctrine through the local church.

13b)Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 14)Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.  Titus 1:13b-14

Changed people change the world

Changed people change the world One disciple at a time.