Truth That Transforms

Titus 1:5-16

Four Areas Christians Need To Evaluate

1. The importance of sound discernment V5
2. The importance of a sound home life V6
3. The importance of sound doctrine V7-9
4. The fruit of an unsound life V10-16

Please enjoy as this week, Tommy replays a conversation with a pair of Muslims and breaks down the conversation, walking through the methods he uses when talking.

1. Ondrea, what started your journey towards faith in Jesus Christ?
2. After encountering the Christian, what did your journey look like?
3. How should those who witness to their lost loved ones or coworkers take courage from your story?
4. Where are you today, and how are you serving the Lord?
5. What would be your encouragement for those who are dragging their feet on sharing the good news of Christ?

You are doing evangelism all wrong; you are pushing people further away.

How do Christians who share their faith in the general public answer the above statement?

Here is how Tommy, Joe, and Melanie discussed

• Well, please show me how you witness people. Stay humble and see what they say.
• Understanding what you are doing intimidates some believers; they fear people.
• Our culture is pressing the Christian church into its model of don't offend or disagreeing with anybody. If you do, you are hateful. However, the Bible shows a different way.
• What am I doing wrong?
• How am I pushing people away?
• In your opinion, what is the best way to evangelize?
• Some people believe you have to earn a person's right to be heard. (friendship evangelism)
• How can I push a person away from God when they are dead in sin? (Eph 2:1-3)
• Can you explain to me what the Great Commission is as commanded by Jesus? Matt 28:19-20, Acts 1:8 and etc. Luke, John, and Mark
• Why did Jesus send out his disciples on two mission trips?
• What does Paul say in Romans 10:14-17?

Show them in scripture the way the Christians did evangelism in the Bible.

Paul in Acts 19:26,

Paul In the market place Act 17:16-17,

Jesus John 4:18

Jesus Matthew 5:1-2,

Jesus Luke 14:23,

Jesus was crucified in a public square Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Jeremiah 7:1-2,

Noah

Moses

Ezra

Philip Acts 8:26-40,

Jesus Matt 19:16-22

Jonah 3,

Paul Acts 14:8-20,

1 Peter 3:1-26,

Jesus Mk 1:38

1. God let man go generally V 24-25
2. God let man go specifically V 26-27
3. God letting idolatry general and specific to lead to destruction for man to see His need for hope

Sermon 2 of 3 in this series

Romans 1:18-23

V 18 I Natural outworking of what fallen man believes will rob societies of liberty and morals.

V 19-20 II God Has given all people knowledge

V 21-23 They know God exists, but they do not give Him honor or thanks

A sermon by Tommy Waltz while preaching in South Carolina

Hello everybody, in this podcast, Melanie Waltz joins us to discuss isolation's dangers, lies, and remedies

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• "Spurgeon's Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those who Suffer from Depression" [BOOK by Zack Eswine]
• "Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness" [BOOK by Edward Welch]
• "Refresh: Embracing a Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands" [BOOK by David Murray]
• "The Heart of Depression" [ARTICLE by Edward Welch]
• "Encouraging Others To Imitate Jesus" [ARTICLE by Tommy Waltz]
• "The Snail: Be Consistent, Do Good, And You Will Reap" [ARTICLE by Tommy Waltz]

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1. You need to understand that the statement comes from a desire for autonomy.
2. Historical how have people needing miracles to believe worked out for humans on a whole? Exodus chapters 11 and 32
3. What makes you different than the Israelite's denial of God in exchange for a false god?

1. Gen 3:6 Destruction that comes from doubting God.
2. What doubt produces: Perversion and blame All cults and false beliefs have done is come in and perverted the word of God like the serpent of old did in the garden.
3. After doubt comes blame that is taking place in our culture – so that they can gain the power to be in control
4. How do we respond to this as Christians living in a world that is so torn?