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MIND THE GAP 3. CARELESS TALK COSTS LIVES (Titus 1:10-16)

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1. TALKERS a) Their characteristics v10 – insubordinate (rebellious/incorrigible), empty, deceptive b) Their content v10, 14 – circumcision Acts 15:1; myths and speculation 1 Tim 6:4; commands Col 2:20-23 c) Their cause v11 – shameful gain 2. TACTICS a) Stopped v11 – silenced; they were “ruining households” b) Solution v13 – rebuke (convince/convict with sound…

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MIND THE GAP 2. LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS (Titus 1:5-9)

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Leadership is designed and delegated by God 1. Leaders must not be: Arrogant – Quick-tempered – Drunkards – Violent – Greedy 2. Leaders must be: Hospitable – Lovers of Good – Self-controlled – Upright – Holy – Disciplined 3. Leaders are tasked with: Holding Firm and Holding Forth the Trustworthy Word 4. How can we…

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MIND THE GAP 1. TRUTH FOR LIFE (Titus 1:1-4)

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1. The Origin of Truth The Personal God 2. The Object of Truth The People of God Their Progress in Godliness 3. The Offer of Truth Grace and Peace from God 4. The Operation of Truth The Preaching of God’s word The Practice of God’s people CHALLENGES: 1. When do you find it most difficult…

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A GRAVEYARD COMES TO LIFE (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

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Something: 1. DISTRESSING! (v1-2) A terrifying vision of death and decay: lifeless, useless, helpless 2. DIVINE! (v3-6) ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Breath’ 3. DYNAMIC! (v7-14) They stood on their feet – an exceedingly great array APPLICATIONS: 1. The HISTORICAL application: The return under Cyrus 2. The PROPHETIC application: The return to the land 3. The…

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REJOICE IN HOPE, BE PATIENT IN TRIBULATION AND BE CONSTANT IN PRAYER (Romans 12:9-21)

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Marks of the true Christian Church – Love that is: Sincere (v9) Blessing (v14) Discerning (v9) Sympathetic (v15) Affectionate (v10) Harmonious (v16) Honouring (v10) Humble (v16) Enthusiastic (v11) Not Cursing (v14) Patient (v12) Not Repaying (v17) Generous (v13) Not Seeking Revenge (v19) Hospitable (v13) Not Overcome by Evil (v21) 1. REJOICE IN HOPE God’s King…

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SONGS FOR A SAVIOUR’S BIRTH 2. Rejoicing in God my Saviour (Luke 1:46-55)

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  A) What is God Like? – Let Mary Answer: He is MINDFUL (v48) He is MIGHTY (v49) He is MERCIFUL (v50)   B) How Should We Respond? – Let Mary Teach Us: With careful THOUGHT With growing FAITH With deepening WONDER