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TEXT: GALATIANS 2:17-18 | LOVE NOT LEGALISM INTRO EXPLANATION : We are approaching the end of this 2nd chapter here in Galatians, and we are nearing what is probably the most notable verse in all of this book in v.20. But before we reach that all important verse, we cannot miss the powerful reminder…

INTRO EXPLANATION : The exact timing of when the events here in Galatians 2 we are about to look at actually took place is debated. I believe it took place following the events of Acts 15 when Paul and Barnabas made their way to Jerusalem because there was some that came over to Antioch and began to…

TEXT: GALATIANS 2:11-16 | THE ONLY TWO RELIGIONS INTRO EXPLANATION : Over the past couple weeks we have read as Peter came to Antioch and at first seemed to confirm the position that Paul had taken and the message he had preached. But as we saw, somewhere along the way a group of Jewish religious leaders…

Introduction Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me . And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I might run, or had run,…

Galatians 2:11–16 (EHV) But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly wrong. For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when those people came, he drew back and separated himself, because he feared those from the circumcision group. And…

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily…

Live In Harmony with One another Good morning. We are continuing our slow walk through the instructions that are given in 12th chapter of the book of Romans. We spent months going through the first 11 chapters that discuss who God is, and who we are because of Him, and then Paul starts chapter 12 with…

Imagine with me that Joel and Frank get together to make the church an amazing meal one Sunday after church. And imagine that as the pastor, I am the first one to taste the food. And I’m thinking, “That’s an odd thing. They’re not usually that nice to me. Either they’ve changed their mind now and they…

INTRO Michael Phelps: The man who dominated the Olympic pool like no other. The legendary American swimmer won 28 medals across 5 Olympics , making him the most decorated athlete in the history of the Summer Games. It is a name that resonates around the world, even among people who may not be fans of…

3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called…

The truly free life of the acquitted (justified/righteous) is all Christ-earned and Christ-empowerd.

The letter to the Galatians is an appeal by Paul to churches in the Roman province of Galatia to resist the movement to abandon the system of salvation that saves one by faith in Christ (expressed in repentance and baptism), and adopt a system of salvation whereby one is justified by the keeping of the…

Acts 15 was the great Jerusalem conference- there the dispute of the necessity of following the law, in particular circumcision, was settled. The believers were free from the law in Christ- they had a liberty in Christ that could not be bridled. For some, like Peter, who had been orthodox Hews their…

This world can be so crazzzy can’t it? How many of us experienced something wrong this week:maybe you got told something in some way and no one should talk to you that way. Maybe you were charged too much for something, like you went to the gas station once this week, that’s where I know you got charged…

Accepted Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running…

Galatians 1 & 2 Good morning church, open your Bible’s with me to Philippians 1 , no, I’m kidding, you guys finished chapter one didn’t you? Open with me to Galatians, small little book right after 2 Corinthians. Very excited to be starting another book with you this morning church. If you don’t normally…

Life is full of challenges. Each week provides an opportunity to learn to persevere. Yet, this is hard work. I am reminded of the words of Paul in Romans, Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.…

Continuing in Grace. United in the truth of the Gospel. Galatians 2:11-16

Today we will Define bigotry See what the Bible says about it Why Christians are accused of being Bigots What can we do to make sure we do not have a spirit of bigotry BIGOTRY DEFINED Obstinate and unreasonable attachment to a particular creed, opinion, practice, ritual, or party organization; excessive…

Let me introduce you to a prospective church member. He will attend every service, including special events. He will go on mission trips with a passion to convert the heathen. He will tithe, sing in the choir, read his Bible daily, and memorize Scripture. He will be happy to pray in corporate worship.…

Two Trees - Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil Tree of Life It’s no longer I who live 11 Later, when Peter came to Antioch, I had a face-to-face confrontation with him because he was clearly out of line. 12 Here’s the situation. Earlier, before certain persons had come from James, Peter regularly ate…

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. Social Pressures Tempt us to Compromise The Gospel The scene changes from Jerusalem to Antioch. Last week we saw in Galatians 2:4 , 5 that there were certain professing Jewish Christians in Jerusalem who tried to compel Titus,…

Overcoming the Fear of Man I want to begin today by thanking so many of you Starting off with Pastor Trevor who preached the last 4 weeks delivering a series that I believe is foundational in what God is calling His bride to focus on I want to thank the Teck team Matthew, Joshua, and Theresa who have…

Confrontation-hypocrisy How are you JUSTIFIED? Works of the Law 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…