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Sacred Life: Titus 2.9-3.8
In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life. In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church. This life is made possible because the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. This is a tremendous truth. We live in a pagan society similar to the culture found in Crete. We are given a mission as Christian’s in such a world. It is not to change the morality of the culture, but to evangelize. This is Paul’s message to Titus as he speaks to the churches throughout Crete. He is to remind the faithful few to hold out the message of grace and allow God to change one person at time, whether at our place of work or even by just paying our taxes. We are to preach and live out the gospel in our pagan society. We are called to evangelize.
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Sacred Life: Titus 2.1-8, 11-14
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. This is a tremendous truth. Over the next three weeks we will look at the scope of this in three ways: Our growth in godliness as Christ’s body, Evangelism, and Regeneration. The scope of salvation is great and glorious yet too often we limit it to fire insurance from hell and a membership to a country club we like to call church. Salvation is so much more. Today we will look at salvation as a life that embraces, pursues and grows in godliness with others. It is not merely an individual concept, but about a people that Christ has purchased for His glory.
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Sacred Life: Titus 1.5-9, 15-16
Purity is not regarded today as a highly sought quality. So it was in the church in Crete. The churches throughout Crete were lacking in the area of purity from its members to even those given the platform to teach. The culture was polluting and contaminating the church. The church was lacking purity of doctrine and purity in living. Such purity is needed from the leaders of the church and throughout the church.
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Sacred Life: Titus 1.5-6
In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life. In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church. The mission of the church is to be about making things right in a world that is wrong. Things need to be set in order. This week Paul tells Titus to start at the top. Leadership is everything. With Christ as the head leadership is crucial to the church. We need godly influence in the church. This week we will see what that influence is to look like. We all need this model and must follow it.
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Sacred Life: Titus 1.5, 10-16
If you were to sit back and look at your life, what would need to be set in order? What is not right? What is lacking? Those who are in Christ are new. Their mission in life is to be about making things right and to straighten things out according to the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. We pray that God would make all things new today!
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Sacred Life: Titus 1.1-4
In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life. In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church. Titus finds himself in Crete. The churches which he is charged with giving oversight find themselves in an evil culture that is lost, chaotic and confused. The influence of the outside culture is impacting the church. Paul calls Titus to get things in order. We must do this in our own lives. It is time to call a time out and set things in order. Let’s look at our individual lives, our family, our home and our relationships and set things in order. We need to see what is lacking and ask the Lord to fill us up. We need to stop living in confusion and chaos allowing the Lord to bring truth and peace to our lives. We need to live the life we were created for and called to as God’s people. We are to be different and to stand out from the culture and this world that we live in. Too many times we do not. I pray that as we dive into this timely letter that we as God’s people would be drenched under the waterfall of God’s Word and live in the overflow of the godly life which He produces in us impacting the different spheres of influence in our lives.
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Sacred Psalms: Psalm 23
Ysavel Medina will be bringing this morning’s message from that familiar passage, Psalm 23. The power of the Psalm is not just in memorizing the words, but rather in thinking its thoughts. As most of you know, Ysavel is the executive pastor at The Ridge, where he provides support to the operation side of the church and guidance to staff. Ysavel and his bride Marla will soon be celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary.
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Sacred Psalms: Psalm 29
Today's teacher is Dale Howe. Dale and Karen returned to Carrollton in 2004, after serving as a pastor in Minnesota and as a church leadership trainer in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Haiti. Dale and Karen have two adult sons who are both married and two grandsons. They will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary in September. Dale currently serves as a Communication Professional with the Law Firm of Campbell & Chadwick. Dale will teach Psalm 29, a psalm of David that takes us from heaven to earth as God demonstrates that His power subdues the enemy and gives peace to His people.
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Sacred Psalms: Psalm 46
Matt McKinney is our teacher today. He is married to Lindsay and will be celebrating their five year Anniversary in August. Together they have one daughter, Riley who will celebrate her first birthday July 22nd. Lindsay is originally from Texas whereas Matt is from North Carolina but moved to Texas soon after they met. They have been living in the Dallas area for over five years and joined The Ridge around three years ago. Matt serves as an elder here at The Ridge and a Biblical Counselor at Hope For The Heart in Dallas where he continues to work on his license as a Professional Counselor. Lindsay serves as a pediatric Nurse at Children's Medical Center in downtown Dallas. As we continue our Sacred Psalms Series today, Psalm 46 will challenge and encourage us with a new perspective on how we view God and ourselves in times of trouble, regardless of our fears or circumstances.
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Sacred Psalms: Psalms 119.129-136
Coleman Ford is our teacher today. He has been married to his beautiful and talented wife, Alex, since 2008. He currently attends Dallas Theological Seminary where he is working towards a Masters in Theology. He likes oatmeal raisin cookies and good coffee, preferably at the same time. He will be teaching from Psalm 119.129-136. Do you hunger after God's word? Are you amazed by His commands? In a day when the Bible is reduced to myth and mere fables, do you view Scripture as the very breath of God? The writer of Psalm 119 reveals to us how deep our love for His Word should be, and the sacred wonder of God's glorious commands.
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