Message notes:
Curtis Woods
Kentucky Baptist Convention
5.24.20
Searching for a Servant
Titus 1:5-9 CSB
5 The reason I left you in Crete was to set right what was left undone and, as I directed you, to appoint elders in every town. 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wildness or rebellion. 7 As an overseer of God’s household, he must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not an excessive drinker, not a bully, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.
Big Idea: A vacant church is a vulnerable church, so stay ALERT!
I.Paul transfers authority to Titus by the Spirit (v. 5)
a. The Spirit sends directional leaders to cast vision.
b. The Spirit sends team building leaders to communicate values.
c. The Spirit sends operational leaders to control resources.
d. The Spirit sends strategic leaders to create culture.
II. Paul confronts vices and commends virtues (vv. 6-8)
a. Elders pursue familial and emotional wellness.
i. Elders live free of accusation.
ii. Elders are one-woman men.
iii. Elders nurture their children at different stages of life.
iv. Elders have a plan to battle potential vices.
III. Paul champions the spiritual watchman (v. 9)
a. Elders understand the gospel.
b. Elders cultivate godly minds.
c. Elders chastise ungodly minds.