As we close our series in Titus, we see the last foundation of a healthy church: gospel living. God's people, transformed by the good news of Jesus, are to live lives ready for every good work. We only get here through gospel reflection, gentle reverence, and a grateful response to all God has done for us in Christ. As we become CityBridge Community Church, let us be ready for all God has for us.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see the next foundation of a healthy church: grace. Many of us know about grace, but do not walk in it. In Titus 2:11-15, we see how grace transforms us by saving us in the past, strengthening us in the present, and securing us in the future. As we remember and respond to this grace, we are transformed by the author of grace, Jesus. Grace doesn’t just save us, it keeps saving us.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see the next foundation of a healthy church: sound doctrine. No matter where you are in your walk with Jesus, God desires us to strengthen our understanding of His word in order to live out His way. Sound doctrine leads to sound living at every age of life and every stage of our walk with Jesus. In order to be a healthy church, we must all walk deeply with Jesus and let Him transform every aspect of our lives.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see one of the primary foundations of a healthy church: godly leadership. In every town, Titus was to appoint elders to shepherd the church. In Titus 1, Paul explains the mindset, qualifications, and goal of a godly leader. Although only a few hold the office of elder, all of us should aspire to the activity and character of an elder. What God commands of elders he expects of every believer.
Read MoreAs we continue our series in Titus, we see one of the primary foundations of a healthy church: godly leadership. In every town, Titus was to appoint elders to shepherd the church. In Titus 1, Paul explains the mindset, qualifications, and goal of a godly leader. Although only a few hold the office of elder, all of us should aspire to the activity and character of an elder. What God commands of elders he expects of every believer.
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