We only thrive in Christ's Church by submitting to his design. 1. Principle: Women in the Church must submit to male church leadership. 2. Ground: Female submission in the Church is grounded in the created order. 3. Trajectory: Women thrive in the Church oriented toward family life. We only thrive in Christ's Church by submitting to his design, ultimately because Christ's Gospel is proclaimed in that submission. The sermon presents a theologically grounded interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:11–15, emphasizing that women in the church are to learn quietly and refrain from teaching or exercising authority over men in corporate worship, not due to inherent inferiority but as a reflection of God's created order and covenantal structure established in Genesis. The passage is rooted in the historical sequence of Adam's creation before Eve and the consequences of Eve's deception, which underscores the importance of male leadership as a safeguard against the inversion of divine design that led to the Fall. Rather than promoting cultural stereotypes or hyper-patriarchy, God calls for submission within Christ's design, affirming that women thrive spiritually through faithful nurture, childbearing, and service within the church, especially in mentoring women and nurturing roles that honor God's calling. It challenges both men to lead sacrificially and women to embrace their God-ordained roles without resentment, framing submission not as oppression but as participation in Christ's cross-shaped humility, where true life and sanctification flourish in obedience and self-denial.

This was a hard sermon to preach, and I think you can feel that when you listen. Content was difficult, and it makes delivery difficult. I am praying that in the care I could give, that you would be blessed in listening. - Steven Dahl Godliness requires inside-out consecration. 1. Gentlemen, set a consecrated example for Christian women 2. Ladies, consecrate your appearance before the Lord. 3. Ladies, consecrate your obedience for the Lord. God calls us all to godliness as an inside-out consecration, rooted in the gospel and reflected in both worship and daily life. It emphasizes that true holiness begins with men setting a godly example through prayer, peace, and self-control, rejecting anger and quarreling as distortions of worship that undermine family and church unity. Women are called not to mere outward modesty, but to a deeper consecration of appearance and obedience, dressing not for human approval but for God's glory, with the ultimate adornment being good works that reflect Christ's love and self-sacrifice. The passage challenges both men and women to embrace their God-given roles in complementarity, rejecting cultural extremes of feminism and masculinism, which both reject their respective crosses. We ought to pursue self-denial and service for Christ. There is a call for a transformed life marked by humility, sacrificial love, and a heart that seeks God's approval above all, empowered by the grace of Christ who consecrated Himself for His people.

1. A Costly Existence 2. A Learned Mindset 3. A God-Honoring Behavior The sermon presents a biblically grounded vision of godly womanhood found in Titus 2:3–5, emphasizing that young women are called to a costly, intentional, and God-honoring life centered on loving their husbands, nurturing their children, and being devoted keepers at home. This calling is not natural but requires a transformed mindset: sober, discreet, and learned through the faithful teaching of older women who model Christ-like submission and sacrificial love. The preacher underscores that this identity as wife and mother is not demeaning but dignified, reflecting the relationship between Christ and His church, and is essential to preserving the integrity and witness of the gospel. The sermon warns against the devaluing influence of feminism and calls the church to uphold sound doctrine, not out of legalism, but as a means of honoring God and ensuring that the Word of God is not blasphemed through silence or compromise. Ultimately, the life of self-giving love, though demanding, is portrayed as the highest expression of Christian discipleship and the source of lasting joy and divine blessing.

How important are women to the discipleship ministry of the church? This Mother's Day, we consider how God calls women (and men) to pass on the faith to the next generation! -Notes: https://pastormarksbury.blogspot.com/2026/05/sermon-women-and-men-who-disciple-titus.html -Livestream: https://lwbcfruita.org/live -Donations: https://www.lwbcfruita.org/give

The sermon delivers a prophetic call to reclaim the biblical mandate of womanhood, rooted in God's created order and centered on the roles of motherhood, marriage, and spiritual stewardship. It argues that the erosion of these roles—driven by pride, feminism, and cultural rebellion—has led to societal collapse, evidenced by rising divorce, incarceration, and moral decay, all of which stem from abandoning the divine design of male and female as complementary, God-ordained roles. Central to this restoration is spiritual regeneration, which alone enables a person to embrace Scripture's truth about womanhood, including the sanctity of marriage, the sacredness of motherhood, and the necessity of submitting to God's authority over identity and purpose. The preacher urges believers, especially men, to prioritize family by making financial and lifestyle sacrifices to bring mothers home, rejecting worldly values that devalue domestic life, and instead investing in raising godly offspring who will carry the gospel forward.

The detrimental effects of feminism and humanistic parenting philosophies causing a lot of women to wonder if motherhood is blessing or a curse. The Scriptures state clearly children are a blessing and they will be if they are raised in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. But they can easily turn out to be curses if you do not.

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This lesson, presented to the women of Calvary Baptist Church, is drawn from Titus 2 and 3, centers on the transformative power of the gospel as the foundation for godly living, emphasizing that right actions must flow from right motives rooted in the grace and character of God. It calls believers—especially women—to live with reverence, humility, and gratitude, shaped by the reality of their desperate need and Christ's costly redemption, which fuels a life of self-control, purity, and service. The passage outlines practical, Christ-centered roles for older and younger women, urging mentorship, teaching, and intentional relationships that model biblical womanhood through love, modesty, and submission—not as duty, but as joyful devotion to God's design. Ultimately, the goal is to adorn the gospel in everyday life, making the doctrine of God our Savior attractive and compelling through consistent, grace-driven behavior that glorifies God and draws others to Him.

Male leadership in the church is rooted in the apostolic authority of Scripture, particularly 1 Timothy 2:11–14. God's commands—such as women learning quietly with all submissiveness and not teaching or exercising authority over men—are not arbitrary but reflect divine design, grounded in creation order (Adam formed first) and the narrative of the fall (Eve deceived, Adam not). This passage is not a cultural relic but an enduring principle affirming God's intentional structure for gender roles in the church, protecting both masculinity and femininity from distortion. This teaching is not about inferiority but about complementarity, with women fully capable and called to discipleship, teaching children and other women, while men bear the responsibility of authoritative teaching in the church. Scripture is the final authority and believers are called to honor God's design with humility, love, and a commitment to truth, even when it challenges cultural norms.