As part of our Blueprint for a Healthy Church series, Pastor Brandon preached from Titus 2:1–8 in a message titled Portraits of Godliness. Just like an art gallery displays portraits that tell a story, Paul shows us that the church is God’s gallery—where men and women of all ages are living portraits of the gospel.

Paul instructs Titus to teach God’s people to live differently from the self-centered culture around them. Older men are to model strength, wisdom, faith, and endurance. Older women are to live reverently, guard their words and desires, and teach what is good.

Younger women are to value faithfulness in the home, loving their husbands and children with devotion that sets them apart from the culture. Young men are to pursue self-control, integrity, and consistency so their lives back up their words.

The message is clear: when the church embraces sound teaching and godly living, the gospel isn’t just preached—it’s displayed in everyday lives. And when the world sees these portraits of godliness, the message of Jesus becomes believable.