Restōr Church Podcast

Tyler Hartford and Pr Gene Troyer have a discussion on a few of the more controversial topics (women in leadership, consumption of alcohol) mentioned in Titus.

 

Watch the full service here: https://youtu.be/H7YAlR6HuPo

 

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Does what you see match what is said? The Apostle Paul’s concise letter to Titus contains everyday wisdom for all Christ-followers, whether we serve as long-time leaders or have just started on the faith journey. Tyler Hartford leads us in this exploration of the unbreakable link between faith and action, between belief and behavior in “The Book of Titus.”

 

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Apostle Paul ends his letter to Titus with perhaps one of the most beautiful and compelling descriptions of the Trinity at work. He closes out with the answer for the “blessed hope” that so many people await. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit desires for each of us to thrive and experience eternal life. Not just life beyond the grave, but life in the here and now. Do our neighbors, family members, and co-workers desire the hope that we have? Are you not only willing to let the Holy Spirit “wash” you but also “renew” you? Let’s explore the hope of Jesus Christ together!

 

Watch the full service here: https://youtu.be/WH0Sizn85ec

 

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Does what you see match what is said? The Apostle Paul’s concise letter to Titus contains everyday wisdom for all Christ-followers, whether we serve as long-time leaders or have just started on the faith journey. Tyler Hartford leads us in this exploration of the unbreakable link between faith and action, between belief and behavior in “The Book of Titus.”

 

ARE YOU NEW HERE?

We would love to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have. You can learn more about weekend gatherings at https://www.restor.church/im-new/ If you have any questions or would like more info, please reach out to us at https://www.restor.church/contact/

 

WHO WE ARE:

If you would like to know who we are and what we are about, you can find that at https://www.restor.church/about/

 

NEED PRAYER?

We have a team on standby that responds to any prayer requests that you may have. If you or someone you know needs prayer, you can submit those requests HERE

 

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Are we living in community with others? Does our faith extend beyond the Sunday Event? At the heart of Paul’s letter to Titus, we have a challenge for various generations to be in relationship with each other. Are we aligned with others who have walked the path we’re on? Perhaps one of the greatest assets one might have is a relationship with others who speak truth in love into our lives. Where is God calling us to mentor others or be under a healthy role model? It’s in relationships like these where grace is needed, given, and received.

 

Watch the full service here: https://youtu.be/jFV2A_OHDhM

 

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Does what you see match what is said? The Apostle Paul’s concise letter to Titus contains everyday wisdom for all Christ-followers, whether we serve as long-time leaders or have just started on the faith journey. Tyler Hartford leads us in this exploration of the unbreakable link between faith and action, between belief and behavior in “The Book of Titus.”

 

ARE YOU NEW HERE?

We would love to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have. You can learn more about weekend gatherings at https://www.restor.church/im-new/ If you have any questions or would like more info, please reach out to us at https://www.restor.church/contact/

 

WHO WE ARE:

If you would like to know who we are and what we are about, you can find that at https://www.restor.church/about/

 

NEED PRAYER?

We have a team on standby that responds to any prayer requests that you may have. If you or someone you know needs prayer, you can send those requests to PRAYER@RESTOR.CHURCH or text the word PRAY to (574) 566-1870

 

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Do we live with integrity? Are we willing to be corrected?

Apostle Paul’s short letter to Titus is packed full of advice for church leaders and members alike. His opening words in Chapter 1 offer insight into what makes a good church leader. In an age where leaders across sectors are being revealed as lacking integrity, let’s spend some time talking about how we can live victorious lives.

Each of us is a leader in our own spheres, whether it’s in the home, workplace, or community. Paul’s got some great words of correction and encouragement for all of us.

 

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Does what you see match what is said?

The Apostle Paul’s concise letter to Titus contains everyday wisdom for all Christ-followers, whether we serve as long-time leaders or have just started on the faith journey. Tyler Hartford leads us in this exploration of the unbreakable link between faith and action, between belief and behavior in “The Book of Titus.”

 

Watch the full service at https://youtu.be/Wloz7EH011g

How much of our thinking processes are based on truth, and how much is based on lies? The devil’s strategy is to plant deceitful ideas that play to disordered desires that are then normalized in a sinful society. How do we combat this strategy to live fully into the life Christ has called us to?

ABOUT THIS SERIES: FOUR TALKS. FOUR WEEKS. PUSHING BACK, DECLARING WAR, RESISTING THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL! FOUR TALKS, FOUR WEEKS TO HABITUAL RESISTANCE TO THE ENEMY OF OUR SOUL. TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE LIES WE’VE BELIEVED, WE WILL LIVE NO LIES!

Watch the full service at https://youtu.be/R57FBGyjvFE

Deceitful ideas feed our disordered desires but this does not need to lead to the normalization of sin. Instead, discipline your desires, curb some of your wants and cultivate others and experience the ability to resist the enemies of your soul. Because every action has a reaction and the reaction is always disproportionate to the action. Small compromises turn into big consequences. Conversely, seemingly insignificant acts of good have a way of turning into unexpected, oversized blessings.

Jesus asked his first disciples a simple but profound question: What do you want? This is still the question for today. What do you want? Because the way we respond informs how we live in the world. Our wants, reflect our loves, and our loves determine how we interact with the world around us.

To resist is to push back, to oppose, to come against! In the spiritual sense, as Christian teachers have taught for centuries, our opposition is toward the WORLD, the FLESH, and the DEVIL. We must stand up and push back! Not as rebellion but, rather, an unwillingness to bend to every whim and desire of the enemies of our soul. This is a critical conversation because our spiritual health and vitality depend on our response and ensuing action. So, we RESIST! We declare war on the very things that keep us from thriving. Becoming stronger than we thought possible because of the Spirit of God in us! We declare RESISTANCE!

What’s your “Opus Gloria”? How will YOU be remembered? How do you WANT to be remembered? What steps or adjustments do you need to make in order to fulfill God‘s plan for your life?

Maybe you, like the woman caught in adultery (John 8), are caught in the judgments and opinions of man? Perhaps. But, like Jesus saw this woman, He sees you! He sees beyond your past to your potential, knows the work He has for you to do, and is saying, “Let’s go!”

We also want to pause this Memorial Day weekend and remember those who died serving our country. We remember, with honor and respect, their bravery and selflessness.

Are you in a season where your settings have strayed? Your settings determine how you function. Maybe right now God is wanting to disrupt some of those settings in your life. Maybe you have settings that we’ve gone on with for far too long. Have you been functioning at a place where He doesn’t want you to function? Have you taken a moment to stop and assess your settings? Right now could be your moment…check your settings.