Church Order and Elders Plan
Preach the qualification of leaders and the correction of falsehood as the letter's opening guardrail.
Text Block Plan for Titus
Preach the qualification of leaders and the correction of falsehood as the letter's opening guardrail.
- Series Type
- Text Block Plan preaching approach
- Sermons
- 3 planned movements
- Outlines
- 3 preparation guides
- Formation
- 2 pastoral aims
Formation Thread
- Sermon 2 Titus 2:1-15
Sound Doctrine, Grace, and Godly Living
Live self-controlled lives
- Sermon 3 Titus 3:1-15
Renewal, Good Works, and Missionary Partnership
Devote yourself to good works
Sermon Sequence
- 1Sermon 1 Titus 1:1-16
Apostolic Commission, Elders, and Rebuke of Falsehood
Paul grounds Titus's work in apostolic authority, elder qualification, and the silencing of false teaching.
Prayer for this passage
Lord God, you who cannot lie and who promised eternal life before the beginning of time, thank you for making your saving purpose known through the gospel of your Son. Make me your willing servant, deepen my faith, and grant me a true knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness. Strengthen my hope in the eternal life you have promised so that I live faithfully in the present. Raise up and sustain leaders like Titus in your church who will hold firmly to your trustworthy word and shepherd your people well. Let our lives and our churches adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. In Jesus' name.
- 2Sermon 2 Titus 2:1-15
Sound Doctrine, Grace, and Godly Living
The grace of God trains the church for self-control, hope, and a life that adorns the gospel.
FormationLive self-controlled lives
Prayer for this passage
God our Savior, shape our lives by your sound doctrine. Train us in self-control, reverence, and love so that your word is honored and your gospel is made attractive through us. Strengthen leaders to model integrity and guide every generation in faithful obedience. Let our homes, churches, and workplaces display the transforming power of your grace. In Jesus' name.
- 3Sermon 3 Titus 3:1-15
Renewal, Good Works, and Missionary Partnership
The Spirit's renewing work leads the church into gentleness, good works, and coordinated mission.
FormationDevote yourself to good works
Prayer for this passage
Merciful God, thank you for saving us not because of our works but according to your kindness and love. Wash us continually through the renewing power of your Spirit. Keep us humble as we remember what we once were, and make us eager to do good as heirs of eternal life. Strengthen us to live as gentle and obedient witnesses in this world, reflecting your saving grace. In Jesus' name.
About This Series
Preach the qualification of leaders and the correction of falsehood as the letter's opening guardrail.