Sermons on Titus 1:5-7:

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7f Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 3, 2018

Part 7f of this series of sermons addresses the function of leadership and overseeing the church as shown in the New Testament by various names - elders, pastors, bishops, overseers, presbyters, and shepherds.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Acts 1:15-26, Acts 6:1-6, Acts 20:28-31, 1 Peter 5:1-2, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 1 Timothy 1:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017

This part is a continuation of the Holy Spirit's role in the functioning of the New Testament church which began in Part 4 of this series. In this part we examine the greater and lesser gifts and functions of apostles and prophets in the early church.

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 6:1-6, Galatians 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:19-20, Ephesians 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Acts 21:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pick Your Elders Carefully (Titus 1:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 20, 2022

Great leaders can strengthen the church; bad leaders can really harm it. So some advice on things to look for, in picking great elders.

Today we start a new series on Titus. I'm going for the record here, in how little I say about the book before we jump in. Verse 1: (1) Paul, a slave of God. Now, an apostle of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the faith(fulness?) of God's chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth-- ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

The Husband Of One Wife Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2023

To investigate the meaning of the Christian characteristic: “the husband of one wife,” as outlined in Paul’s Pastoral Epistles to Timothy and Titus, as a prerequisite for any man “desiring the office of a bishop (elder) or deacon,” in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Husband of One Wife Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The husband of one wife.” This is the fifteenth lesson in the sermon series: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 5:9, Philippians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 3:12, 1 Timothy 3:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Life Of Titus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 23, 2022

We might think that Titus had a boring life. He is never mentioned in the book of Acts. But when we piece together the life of Titus from Galatians, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy and the book of Titus we realize Titus had one of the most adventure filled ministries of anyone we find in the Bible.

In the movie the Secret Life of Walter Mitty we see Walter who works at Life Magazine developing pictures. He is leading a very boring life. Because his life is so boring he daydreams of having exciting adventures where he is at the center of danger and excitement. But then back at work he finds ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4-5, Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Teachings Of Titus #2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

I would like to remind you again that Timothy and Titus were two young ministers that Paul personally led to the Lord and trained for the ministry.

One of the needs of the church today, is for young ministers to recognize the need to work with a seasoned pastor and learn as much from him as they can. Illus: Just because a young person graduates from college and has a college diploma in his hands, the business world does not hire them as a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

The Role Of An Elder

Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021

The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

We’re in week number two of a three part message serious where we are looking at the different role’s within the church... Last week we talked about deacons. We saw that deacons are the ultimate example of servants. And that their role is to come along side of the elders and help carry out the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Matters And Character Counts

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 15, 2022

In this season of change, the Lord is doing His job. The question is, are we doing our job as the Lord commands? "Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor. 5:18, NKJV).

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Lord, You said, "Do nothing from rivalry and conceit" (Philippians 2:3). Help us maintain a servant attitude committed to one faith, one body, and serving one Lord. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Titus 1:5, 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Other

Faith Builders Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Paul begins this letter to Titus by making it clear that he is a servant of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ for the purpose of increasing the faith of God's people.

Jerold Kennedy, the great Methodist preacher, was surprised to learn of the new business called Proxy Pickets. If you want to protest and picket a place, but it would not be convenient for you, and would break into your routine, for a price they will do it for you. They will send pickets to march ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Faith And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Faith and knowledge go together, for you have to have some basis for faith. Faith is trust in somebody or something, and you have to have knowledge of persons or truth in order to trust them.

Over the years I have read the mail of many people. It is because it is because I buy a lot of old books and people leave letters and postcards in these old books. Seldom have I found anything worth reading, but the fact is, much of the best reading in history is found in reading other ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

The Beauty Of Order Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Christians are to be admired because they add order, and in so doing add beauty and harmony to the church and the state, and every other group they belong to.

Paul Aurandt tells of how even the disorders of life can sometimes be a blessing. Only hours after Pearl Harbor the Japanese went after the Philippine Islands. American and Philippine troops were taken by surprise and had to retreat to the Bataan Peninsula. These brave troops became famous for ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5

Self-Control Is The Key Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The point that Paul stresses is that a Christian leader is to be one who has a great deal of self-control so that he does not let his actions or emotions go to extremes. He does not dominate, lose his temper, or go off on a binge of drinking to escape the pressures of life.

Gigi is Billy Graham's daughter, and she writes about one of those days she wishes she could wiped off the calendar. It all started with an experience some of you have had. It was flood damage to their house. The carpet men were there replacing the water ruined carpet. She was trying to do ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Positive Leadership Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

A leader is not content just to be a Christian. He wants to be a good Christian, and the best Christian he can be. They put forth effort in order to grow. They are ever reaching up to find better ways to apply God's Word in their lives.

Late one night in Philadelphia and elderly couple came into a little third class motel. The husband said to the night clerk, "Please don't tell us you don't have a room. My wife and I have been all over the city looking for a place to stay. We didn't know about the big ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Excellence Excludes Excess Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Paul says this is what Christian leaders are to be. They are not to be people who get captured by the culture, or by circumstances. They are to be people who are stable and consistent in their commitments regardless of changes in life.

As I read Barbara Shields book Winners-Women And The Nobel Prize, I was so impressed by the life and leadership of Agnes Gunxha, better known as Mother Teresa. As I read of her life and ministry I kept seeing her fulfilling the requirements that Paul lays down for one to be an elder, or leader, in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9