What holds a Christian leader together when life hurls temptations and trials? Grace. From Titus 2:11–15, Pastor Terry shows that God’s grace is the catalyst—it saves, sanctifies, sustains, is sovereign in purpose, and supports us as we speak, exhort, and rebuke with authority. Grace doesn’t just get us to heaven; grace trains us to deny ungodliness and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world—zealous of good works and looking for our blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Introduction & Prayer
We continue Leading Like Jesus in Titus—tonight, “the catalyst of a faithful leader.” A catalyst holds things together. In the Christian life, that catalyst is the grace of God. Father, help us receive Your Word and apply it, that we may be better Christians and better servants. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men;
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. – Titus 2:11–15
1) Saving Grace (v. 11)
Grace begins with Christ and brings salvation. It has “appeared to all men”—creation itself announces a Creator (Ps. 19:1). That reality should stir us to share the gospel as someone once shared it with us.
2) Sanctifying Grace (v. 12)
Grace doesn’t just save—it teaches. It trains us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live soberly, righteously, and godly now. This is Spirit-led transformation: renew the mind (Rom. 12:2), feed the Spirit, and walk by the Spirit. When we run back to the old life, we’re rejecting the grace that pulled us from the miry clay (Ps. 40). Grace also teaches us to dedicate our will—choosing God’s way daily—and to disdain our own wickedness. Like Paul in Romans 7, we feel the flesh pulling; grace empowers us to do what we ought.
3) Sustaining Grace (v. 13)
Grace sustains us while we look for that blessed hope—Christ’s return. We’re not seeking signs; we’re listening for the sound. So we work while we wait, taking grace to our world with urgency.
4) Sovereign Grace (v. 14)
Christ gave Himself—a compassionate and costly grace—to redeem us from all iniquity. He is purifying a people for Himself—peculiar, set apart—and grace naturally makes us zealous of good works.
5) Supporting Grace (v. 15)
Grace shapes our ministry posture: speak grace, exhort with grace, and rebuke with authority—yet still with grace. In the church, loving correction shouldn’t be despised; it’s evidence that we care for one another’s souls.
Conclusion / Invitation
Everything we are and do is by His grace. Leaders at home and in church: trust grace for salvation, sanctification, and strength. Let grace keep you steady, bold, and useful—zealous of good works as you look for your blessed hope.
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