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Growing In Grace - Easter Hope Pt 2 (Titus 3:7)

Continue exploring the eternal hope found in Christ with Pastor Bart Horton's powerful exposition of Titus 3:7. In part 2 of Easter Hope, discover what it means to be heirs of eternal life and how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, laid down His life to give us abundant life now and forever. Pastor Bart contrasts empty religion with a life-giving relationship with Christ, showing how God's grace secures an inheritance that can never fade or be taken away. Learn why eternal life isn't just a future promise—it's a present reality for every believer in Jesus. This verse-by-verse Bible teaching addresses the deepest questions about hope, meaning, and purpose in a broken world, pointing listeners to the only source of lasting peace and joy. Perfect for anyone seeking authentic Christian hope beyond circumstances, performance, or self-effort. Growing In Grace is presented by Grace Bible Church of Hutchinson, Kansas, featuring expository preaching that equips believers to live for God's glory.

Keywords: Easter hope, Titus 3:7, eternal life, heirs of God, Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, abundant life, Pastor Bart Horton, Grace Bible Church, verse by verse Bible study, Christian inheritance, salvation by grace, Gospel hope, expository preaching

Discover the true meaning of Easter hope in this powerful sermon from Pastor Bart Horton at Grace Bible Church.

In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Titus 3:7, explore how God justifies us by His grace, adopts us as heirs, and secures eternal life for believers. Learn why real hope isn't found in circumstances, traditions, or self-effort—but in what God has already accomplished through Jesus Christ. Pastor Bart unpacks the Gospel message with theological depth and practical application, showing how God's grace conquers sin, transforms lives, and provides unshakeable hope even in life's hardest moments. Perfect for Christians seeking deeper understanding of salvation, justification by faith, and the eternal hope found only in Christ's resurrection.

Growing In Grace is presented by Grace Bible Church of Hutchinson, Kansas, featuring expository preaching designed to build up Christ's church and equip believers to live for God's glory. Making more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Keywords: Easter hope, Titus 3:7, justification by grace, eternal life, Gospel message, salvation by faith, Pastor Bart Horton, Grace Bible Church, verse by verse Bible teaching, Christian hope, resurrection hope, God's grace

Titus 3:5-6 Part 2 -

Continue this powerful verse-by-verse study of Titus 3:5-6 as Pastor Bart Horton explores two more essential features of God's gospel work: the richness of the Holy Spirit poured out on believers and the rescuing work of Jesus Christ our Savior.

In this episode of Growing In Grace, we examine:

• What it means that the Spirit has been poured out "richly" on every believer
• Why there are no Christians living in Holy Spirit poverty
• How the Spirit was given without measure—you have all of Him, not just a portion
• Why Paul specifically calls Jesus "our Savior" in this passage
• The cost of our rescue—what Jesus left behind and what He endured for us
• How we've sanitized salvation and forgotten the bloody, brutal reality of the cross
• The connection between God's rich blessing and Christ's substitutionary sacrifice

Pastor Bart reminds us that we can't sterilize the gospel and package it neatly without remembering what it actually cost God to save us. Jesus left the throne of eternal glory to become our sin-bearing, beaten, murdered sacrifice. He rescued us from foolishness, disobedience, and enslavement to sin—and that rescue was anything but clean or easy.

This teaching will deepen your gratitude for the fullness of what God has given you and renew your awe at the price Christ paid to make you His own.

Keywords: Titus 3:5-6, Holy Spirit, Jesus our Savior, gospel, salvation, richness of God, substitutionary atonement, Bible teaching, verse by verse, Pastor Bart Horton, Growing In Grace, Grace Bible Church Hutchinson KS, reformed preaching, evangelical theology

Growing In Grace is a radio program featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. New episodes air weekly.

Titus 3:5-6 - More Gospel Goodness Pt 1

Discover how God saves sinners in this powerful verse-by-verse study of Titus 3:5-6. Pastor Bart Horton unpacks the washing of regeneration, the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, and the richness of God's mercy poured out through Jesus Christ our Savior.

In this episode of Growing In Grace, we explore:

• The regenerating power of the Holy Spirit that brings dead souls to life
• How God's renewal work continues transforming believers from glory to glory
• Why salvation is entirely God's work, not based on our deeds or righteousness
• The connection between Old Testament prophecy (Ezekiel 36) and New Testament fulfillment
• What it means to be "born again" and why Nicodemus struggled to understand it
• The indwelling, sealing, and sanctifying ministry of the Spirit in every believer's life

Pastor Bart connects Titus 3 with John 3, Romans 8, Ephesians 1, and other key passages to show the full picture of God's gospel work. Whether you're a new Christian seeking to understand salvation or a mature believer needing to be reminded of God's amazing grace, this teaching will deepen your appreciation for what God has done.

Keywords: Titus 3:5-6, regeneration, Holy Spirit, salvation, born again, gospel, Bible teaching, verse by verse, Pastor Bart Horton, Growing In Grace, Grace Bible Church Hutchinson KS, reformed theology, evangelical preaching

Growing In Grace is a radio program featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas. New episodes air weekly.

Titus 3:4 (Part 2) - The Ultimate Ambush Pt 2 | Growing in Grace

Continue this powerful verse-by-verse study through Titus 3:4 as Pastor Bart Horton explores three more essential features of God's Gospel work that will transform how you understand salvation and God's character.In this episode, you'll discover:

• How God's Gospel is aggressive—He pursued you, not the other way around• Why salvation is completely free and can never be earned through works• The stunning difference between grace (getting what you don't deserve) and mercy (not getting what you do deserve)• How Christ bore your punishment at the cross so you could receive God's mercy• Why God's mercy should humble believers and motivate godly living

Pastor Bart unpacks the reality that God didn't just offer you a plan for salvation—He accomplished your salvation. He didn't give you a map when you were lost—He found you. This teaching will challenge you to reflect on God's aggressive pursuit of the lost and in how you share the Gospel with others. Essential listening for anyone studying Titus, exploring the doctrines of grace, or wanting to understand the true cost of God's mercy demonstrated at the cross.

Key Scripture: Titus 3:4-5 - "But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy..

Growing in Grace is presented by Grace Bible Church of Hutchinson, Kansas, featuring the expository preaching and Bible teaching of Pastor Bart Horton. New episodes weekly.

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Titus 3:4- The Ultimate Ambush | Growing in Grace

Discover the stunning contrast at the heart of the Gospel in this powerful verse-by-verse Bible study through Titus chapter 3. Pastor Bart Horton unpacks five essential features of God's Gospel work that reveal how salvation comes entirely from God's initiative, not our efforts.

In this episode, you'll learn:• Why God's kindness leads us to repentance (not condemnation)• How God's love for mankind was demonstrated at the cross• The aggressive, pursuing nature of God's grace in our salvation• Why salvation is always free—never earned through our works• How God's mercy withholds the punishment we truly deserve

If you've ever struggled with feeling like you need to "do more" to earn God's acceptance, this teaching will transform how you understand the Gospel. Pastor Bart explains how God ambushed us in our depravity with His holiness, conquered our sin with His love, and provided everything we needed through Christ. Perfect for anyone studying the book of Titus, exploring Reformed theology, or seeking to understand salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Key Scripture: Titus 3:4 "But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy..."

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God Saved Us From Ourselves | Titus 3:3 (Part 2) - Growing In Grace

Who we were wasn't what saved us. And that changes everything about how we view ourselves, our salvation, and the lost world around us.

In part two of this powerful series on Titus 3:3, Pastor Bart Horton continues unpacking one of Scripture's most honest passages about our condition before Christ. Last week, we explored five devastating categories of our old self —clueless, contrary, confused, conquered, and contentious. This week, we discover why God so clearly reminds us of our depth of depravity.

It's not to produce guilt or shame. It's so we can see how glorious His salvation really is.

Key truths from this episode:

• Who we were wasn't what saved us—God saved us because of who He is, not who we are
• We didn't have to become something to get saved, so we don't have to be something to stay saved
• Understanding our past frees us from shame and fills us with thanksgiving
• When we recognize who we once were, we see the lost differently—with hope, not judgment
• The whole world, from the White House to a crack house, is God's playground for His gospel

Pastor Bart challenges us with a convicting question: How can we look at lost souls—our neighbors, coworkers, friends—and not pour our lives out with compassion, saying "I was you, but look what God has done"?

We once shared everything in common with every unbeliever. We were God's enemies, enslaved to sin, deceived by Satan. But God happened. And the same God who saved us can save them, too.

This episode will transform how you view your past, your present obedience, and your mission to the lost. Because when we rightly understand who we were, we never escape the reality that all we have is Christ, all we can give is Christ, and the only thing other people need is Christ.

About Growing In Grace:Growing In Grace is a radio program presented by Grace Bible Church of Hutchinson, Kansas, featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Pastor Bart Horton. Our mission is to build up Christ's church, equipping believers to live lives that bring glory to God and share the hope of Christ with others.

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Titus 3:3 (Part 1) - Growing In Grace

We all have memories we'd rather forget—moments that bring regret, shame, or fear. But what if understanding your past is the key to living faithfully in the present? In this episode of Growing In Grace, Pastor Bart Horton takes us into one of Scripture's most brutally honest passages: Titus 3:3. Paul doesn't pull punches as he reminds believers exactly who we were before Christ—foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But Paul isn't trying to shame us. He's laying the theological foundation for how Christians are called to live godly lives in an ungodly world. If you don't recognize how ugly your depravity was, it's hard to recognize where God has brought you in His kindness. Pastor Bart breaks down five devastating categories of our old self:

• Clueless – Spiritually foolish, without right thoughts about God
• Contrary – Disobedient to God's law, His enemies
• Confused – Deceived by Satan and led astray
• Conquered – Enslaved to sin with no power to break free
• Contentious – Living in hatred toward God and others

This is the bad news. But here's the truth: we can't fix ourselves. We ARE the bad news. Yet Paul doesn't leave us there—he's building toward something glorious. Because who we were can't be who we are. Join us for part one of this powerful two-part series on Titus 3:3 as we discover how rightly understanding our past motivates and transforms our present.

About Growing In Grace:Growing In Grace is a radio program presented by Grace Bible Church of Hutchinson, Kansas, featuring verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Pastor Bart Horton. Our mission is to build up Christ's church, equipping believers to live lives that bring glory to God and share the hope of Christ with others.

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What does it actually look like to live as a Christian in a hostile world? In this powerful conclusion to his message on Titus 3:1-2, Pastor Bart Horton moves from the heart of readiness to the hands-on reality of godly action. Paul doesn't leave our interaction with the world up to chance. He gives us four specific, challenging commands that define what "every good deed" looks like in practice: malign no one, be peaceable, be gentle, and show every consideration for all men. These aren't suggestions for dealing with nice people - they're instructions for how to live among those who hate us, take advantage of us, and want nothing to do with Christ. And they're only possible because of the Gospel transformation Paul is about to explain in verses 3-7. In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why watching your tongue is essential to gospel witness• How to be peaceable without being a pushover• What it means to be "over reasonable" - gentle to your own expense• Why being taken advantage of is actually part of faithful Christian living• How to protect yourself from sin's draw without insulating yourself from sinners.

Pastor Bart challenges the common Christian tendency to fight culture with the world's weapons instead of Christ's character. He asks the hard question: Are you a friend of sinners like Jesus was, or do you see sinners as the enemy? This isn't about being a doormat - it's about modeling the same gentleness Christ showed when He allowed Himself to be taken advantage of by our sin, dying on the cross to save us. When we live this way, we show the world something they've never seen before.

Growing In Grace is presented by Grace Bible Church of Hutchinson, KS, featuring the verse-by-verse Bible teaching of Pastor Bart Horton.

Are you ready for every good deed, or are you the Christian equivalent of an unprepared firefighter? In this convicting message from Titus 3:1-2, Pastor Bart Horton challenges us to move beyond comfortable church attendance to active readiness for God's work in the world. Using a powerful firefighter analogy, Pastor Bart exposes how we often respond to God's call for good works with excuses that would get any first responder fired. After 41 years of being a Christian and thousands of hours of Bible study, are we still saying we're "not quite ready" to serve? This episode explores what it truly means to recognize God's action as our calling.

You'll discover:

• Why God saved you FOR good works, not just FROM sin• How prayer, Scripture, and the Spirit equip us for readiness• The difference between being able to do good deeds and being ready for them• Why our good works extend far beyond the church walls.

Paul isn't asking us to be comfortable Christians who submit to government and call it good. He's calling us to be loaded springs - compressed, ready, and poised to explode into action when God's opportunities arise. If you've ever wondered what your real purpose is as a believer, this message will remind you that you're called to be God's tool in this world, equipped and ready for the good works He prepared beforehand for you to walk in.

Growing In Grace is presented by Grace Bible Church of Hutchinson, KS, featuring the verse-by-verse Bible teaching of Pastor Bart Horton.