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This story comes from Chuck Swindoll’s study of Galatians. The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had…

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:13-15 | TO THRIVE OR TO DESTROY INTRO ILLUSTRATION : I’ve shared before that I have grown up in church. I began going to church 9 months before I was born. It’s all I’ve ever known. I’ve only ever been in 4 different churches in my entire life. I was saved at 9 years old when we were…

The balance of our battles The Battle on the Inside 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing…

Introduction Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor…

Deconstruction - are you all familiar with the term? It’s more or less a f ancy term for apostasy , or for leaving the faith. But that’s not always the case, in some instances it can be beneficial. To provide a better definition it is when people who were raised Christian begin to realize that they don’t…

Galatians 5:13-18 We have been going through a series looking at very carefully the relationship we have with the Holy Spirit. When we are yielded to God we can take part in what I am calling the Great Life. It is a life promised to us where we have help and guidance and love and joy and peace, as well…

The works of the flesh vs. the fruit of the Spirit

Doing Good within the Body Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit…

Walking Together: Purpose Ephesians 4:7-16 Central Truth: God has included me in His P urposes of B lessing ! -- What ‘Purposes’ Drive my Life? -- Matt. 20:25-28 , 1 Peter 2:9-12 The Manner of my W alk is defined by the manner of my C onnection to God’s W ork . < Ephesians 4:1-6 > < Ephesians 4:17-5:20…

This past week summer vacation began for many of you. I’ve seen posts already of the adventures you’ve had. Gatherings with family, etc. In fact, my younger sister was in town this past week and so for the first time in a couple of years our whole family was together. I love my family and I love being…

Intro: When reading the book of Galatians, I don't know if you picked up on this, but the first four chapters are basically the same sermon over and over and over again. It's literally the first four chapters are like a song on repeat. He just is pounding it into hearts and minds. Illus: Song lyrics…

Awakening must be followed by intentional obedience if results are to last.

How Does Satan Cheat Us? 1. Deception Deception : Satan is the Father of Lies, and he often tries to deceive us by distorting or twisting the truth. He may also use counterfeit teachings or false prophets to lead us astray. You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires.…

Freedom In Christ

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…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But…

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…

We are called to be together Think of every description of the church: We are The Bride of Christ, united with Jesus We are a family, adopted into God’s family We are a body, diverse and gifted for His glory! I came across a story in a book this week and I want to read it to you: Mr. Nose and Mr. Hand…

This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations which have become tradition…

Galatians 5:1-15 Welcome church! So glad you guys joined us this morning. If you are brand new this morning or visiting, we want to thank you for checking out our church. We have a nursing mother’s room right over here to my left. Rest rooms are back through the double doors behind you, men that room…

Today we resolve conflicts in the bible. How do we work through the challenge of Christ with the challenge of life? This passage presents the concern at hand. Jesus is doing an ordinary thing - walking to Jerusalem and this seems to forfeit the extraordinary thing of Conversions and miracles. But the…

Could I be wrong? Everyone say it in their mind. It is a very interesting question to ponder; or at least it is for me. For some of us we think about this more than we ought. Others, I wonder if it every comes to mind. In our current cultural climate I think we must ask this more often. This will lead…

6 Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. 7 We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort…

State: When I heard the fallout of the faith gatherings in Amherst, a scripture came to my mind. 36 “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” 37 Jesus replied, “ ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first…

I believe: The church is plagued with dissatisfaction. The church is focusing more on being welcoming and entertaining than it is on worshiping God. The culture is pushing back on Christianity with such force that we must purify and reform ourselves, else be found to be hypocrites. Read 2 Peter 2 . 11…