{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"GFBC Hemet Sunday Sermons","title":"Believing Means Behaving | Titus 2:6-8","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2502,"description":"In this message from Titus 2, Pastor Robbie continues the series on “Believing Means Behaving,” focusing on what it means for younger men to grow into biblical manhood. Drawing a contrast with cultural confusion about masculinity, he unpacks Paul’s call for young men to be self-controlled, exemplary, and doctrinally sound. He also highlights the church’s desire to foster intergenerational discipleship—particularly through “adopting” senior saints into younger families.\nKey themes:\nA healthy church is built on healthy leaders and healthy people—not just strong programs.\nGod designed men and women to be equal in value but distinct in role and function.\nBiblical manhood includes being a provider, protector, and spiritual leader (priest) in the home.\nYoung men are called to be:Self-controlled (especially in areas of temptation and habit).\nExamples in good deeds and integrity.\nSerious-minded (dignified) and able to “read the room.”\nSound in speech, using words to build up, not tear down.\nSpiritual growth is only possible by the grace of God, who saves and transforms us through Christ.\n\nScripture to Read:\n\nMain Scripture Passage \n- Titus 2:6–8 \nSupporting Scripture Passage \n- Judges 16:15–21 (Samson as a warning against lack of self-control) \nApplication Scripture Passage \n- James 1:22–25 \nQuestions to consider:\nIn what areas of my life do I lack self-control or keep making excuses?\nWould it be safe for a younger believer to “follow me as I follow Christ” in my speech, work ethic, and relationships?\nHow is God’s grace inviting me to take a next step toward mature, Christlike manhood (or to support men in that calling)?","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IopCaxSTJ2ehpv3MS8IEV2j95w_P2_kp0iVG4kCvkok/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMTYw/MTkxMTk3ZjE4NjNh/Nzg2YjlhZGE3Mjdm/NTFjMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}