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Why does the Gospel of Mark feel so urgent, so direct, and so different from the other gospels? In Part 2 of “Setting the Stage,” Pastor Bart Horton continues our introduction to Mark—showing why the early church trusted this account, how Mark’s connection to Peter shaped the message, and why Mark’s fast-paced style presses every listener toward one central question: Is Jesus truly the Christ, the...

New Series Launch What makes the Gospel of Mark unique among the four gospels? In this kickoff episode of our new series, Pastor Bart Horton sets the stage for an in-depth journey through Mark’s fast-paced, action-driven account of Jesus Christ. Discover why Mark’s gospel stands out for its urgency, honesty, and focus on Jesus as the suffering servant and Son of God. Pastor Bart unpacks the backgr...

What does it look like to finish well in the Christian life? In this episode, Pastor Bart Horton wraps up our verse-by-verse study of Titus by exploring Paul’s final instructions—a powerful call to keep learning, keep serving, and keep meeting real needs so that our lives will be fruitful for Christ. Discover how Paul’s closing words to Titus offer practical wisdom for every believer, not just chu...

What does it look like to finish well in the Christian life? In this episode “In Conclusion Pt 1,” Pastor Bart Horton opens the final verses of Titus and shows how Paul’s closing instructions are packed with practical wisdom for every believer. Discover why Paul’s farewell isn’t just about ancient travel plans—it’s a call to order your life around the advancement of God’s kingdom. Pastor Bart expl...

What do you do when someone in the church stirs up controversy, gossip, or division? In Part 2 of “Caution Tape,” Pastor Bart Horton continues our study of Titus 3:9–11, exploring God’s clear instructions for dealing with divisive people and protecting the unity of Christ’s body. This episode unpacks the biblical process for warning, instructing, and—when necessary—drawing boundaries with those wh...

Why does the Bible include so many warnings? In this message titled “Caution Tape,” Pastor Bart Horton unpacks Titus 3:9–11 and explains why God’s spiritual warning labels are crucial for every Christian and every church. Discover why Paul tells us to “avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law”—and what happens when we ignore these warnings. Pastor Bart uses rela...

You know you should share the gospel. But are you actually living your life in a way that advances God's kingdom? In part 2 of this convicting message from Titus 3:8, Pastor Bart Horton delivers hard-hitting truth about what it means to live carefully and engage constructively for Christ. This isn't about adding more activities to your already-busy schedule. It's about examining how yo...

Divine Advertising | Titus 3:8 Pt 1 How does God advertise His gospel to a lost and dying world? Not through billion-dollar campaigns or celebrity endorsements—He uses you. In this powerful message from Titus 3:8, Pastor Bart Horton reveals how Christians are called to be God's living advertisements for the gospel. Discover three essential ways to effectively live out God's gospel in your...

Growing In Grace - Easter Hope Pt 2 (Titus 3:7) Continue exploring the eternal hope found in Christ with Pastor Bart Horton's powerful exposition of Titus 3:7. In part 2 of Easter Hope, discover what it means to be heirs of eternal life and how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, laid down His life to give us abundant life now and forever. Pastor Bart contrasts empty religion with a life-giving relation...

Discover the true meaning of Easter hope in this powerful sermon from Pastor Bart Horton at Grace Bible Church. In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Titus 3:7, explore how God justifies us by His grace, adopts us as heirs, and secures eternal life for believers. Learn why real hope isn't found in circumstances, traditions, or self-effort—but in what God has already accomplished through Jesus...

Titus 3:5-6 Part 2 - Continue this powerful verse-by-verse study of Titus 3:5-6 as Pastor Bart Horton explores two more essential features of God's gospel work: the richness of the Holy Spirit poured out on believers and the rescuing work of Jesus Christ our Savior. In this episode of Growing In Grace, we examine: What it means that the Spirit has been poured out "richly" on every be...

Titus 3:5-6 - More Gospel Goodness Pt 1 Discover how God saves sinners in this powerful verse-by-verse study of Titus 3:5-6. Pastor Bart Horton unpacks the washing of regeneration, the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, and the richness of God's mercy poured out through Jesus Christ our Savior. In this episode of Growing In Grace, we explore: The regenerating power of the Holy Spirit that bring...

Titus 3:4 (Part 2) - The Ultimate Ambush Pt 2 | Growing in Grace Continue this powerful verse-by-verse study through Titus 3:4 as Pastor Bart Horton explores three more essential features of God's Gospel work that will transform how you understand salvation and God's character. In this episode, you'll discover: • How God's Gospel is aggressive—He pursued you, not the other way arou...

Titus 3:4- The Ultimate Ambush | Growing in Grace Discover the stunning contrast at the heart of the Gospel in this powerful verse-by-verse Bible study through Titus chapter 3. Pastor Bart Horton unpacks five essential features of God's Gospel work that reveal how salvation comes entirely from God's initiative, not our efforts. In this episode, you'll learn:• Why God's kindness lea...

God Saved Us From Ourselves | Titus 3:3 (Part 2) - Growing In Grace Who we were wasn't what saved us. And that changes everything about how we view ourselves, our salvation, and the lost world around us. In part two of this powerful series on Titus 3:3, Pastor Bart Horton continues unpacking one of Scripture's most honest passages about our condition before Christ. Last week, we explored f...

Titus 3:3 (Part 1) - Growing In Grace We all have memories we'd rather forget—moments that bring regret, shame, or fear. But what if understanding your past is the key to living faithfully in the present? In this episode of Growing In Grace, Pastor Bart Horton takes us into one of Scripture's most brutally honest passages: Titus 3:3. Paul doesn't pull punches as he reminds believers ex...

What does it actually look like to live as a Christian in a hostile world? In this powerful conclusion to his message on Titus 3:1-2, Pastor Bart Horton moves from the heart of readiness to the hands-on reality of godly action. Paul doesn't leave our interaction with the world up to chance. He gives us four specific, challenging commands that define what "every good deed" looks like...

Are you ready for every good deed, or are you the Christian equivalent of an unprepared firefighter? In this convicting message from Titus 3:1-2, Pastor Bart Horton challenges us to move beyond comfortable church attendance to active readiness for God's work in the world. Using a powerful firefighter analogy, Pastor Bart exposes how we often respond to God's call for good works with excuse...

In this episode, Pastor Bart Horton continues his exposition of Titus 3:1-2, diving deep into what it means to "be subject to rulers, to authorities." This challenging message addresses one of the most practical questions Christians face: How do we remain faithful to God while living in an ungodly world? Pastor Bart explains that when Paul commands us to submit to earthly authorities, we...

This week on Growing In Grace: Are you tired of the chaos around us? Many Christians today are either running to isolated compounds or diving into political activism, convinced they can fix our broken culture. But what if both responses miss the mark entirely? In this powerful message from Titus 3:1-2, Pastor Bart Horton tackles one of the most practical questions facing believers today: How do we...

What does it take to truly speak for God? In this episode, Pastor Bart Horton concludes his powerful 2 part series on Titus 2:15, exploring the three essential requirements for anyone called to communicate God's truth: Possessing the capacity to know His Word, Communicating with His authority, and Humbly insisting on conformity to His standards. Drawing from the remarkable ministry of George W...

In this episode of Growing in Grace, we explore Titus 2:15 and the crucial difference between sharing opinions and speaking God's truth with divine authority. When God's Word is preached faithfully, it carries the weight of heaven itself—not because of the messenger's eloquence, but because the Author is perfectly true and His Word is perfectly reliable. Learn what it means to communic...

Join Growing in Grace, brought to you by Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, with Pastor Bart Horton. In this study of Titus chapter 2, discover the life-changing power of God's grace. Paul shows us that the same grace that saves us also teaches us how to live. Christ didn't just pay the ransom to free us from sin—His grace transforms our daily lives, relationships, and character. This pract...

Join Growing in Grace, brought to you by Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, with Pastor Bart Horton. In this study of Titus chapter 2:14, discover the life-changing power of God's grace. This is part one of a two-week look at what Paul shows us about the same grace that saves us, also teaches us how to live. Christ didn't just pay the ransom to free us from sin—His grace transforms...

In a world filled with uncertainty and darkness, where do we find real hope? In this episode of Growing In Grace, we explore the transformative power of having a "fixed and sure hope" in Christ that goes beyond temporary circumstances. Join us as we dive into what it truly means to be rescued from a world of despair and given an eternal perspective that should dominate our souls. This is...