Sermons on Teaching
“The Golden Rule” (Luke 6:27-31)
Introduction What is your response to the Lord’s warnings? We feel convicted by our tendency to seek comfort in this life rather than God’s promises. We may even question our salvation. Is the Lord’s goal to fill you with fear and doubt? No. Warnings of judgment should drive us to repentance. When Jesus declares “woe is you” we ought to respond like Jeremiah (Isa. 6:5). That is the response of someone who has been called by a Holy God. The…
Dealing with False Teachers (Titus 1:10-16)
Introduction Paul is writing to fledgling churches scattered across the island of Crete. He’s left Titus there to appoint elders. And this letter serves to assist him in accomplishing that task. He needs to help the church identify qualified men who will lead the church. But why is this so urgent? Read Titus 1:10-16 False teachers don’t destroy churches, they defile them with their influence until the whole place is rotten. Establishing elders was the most pressing need because there…