Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:15-24 Introduction Are you a first or second generation Christian? Second generation Because your parents are Christians You married a Christian You hang around other Christians (“guilt by association”) You have read the Bible and know the language First generation You…

1 Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver…

God Is Not Mocked INTRODUCTION: 1. Read text: Gal. 6:7-8 2. It is an immutable law and universal truth – “whatever a man sows, he will also reap.” (1) Cotton à Cotton; Corn à Corn; Cabbage à Cabbage. (2) You do not plant beans and expect beets. 3. The truth is equally applicable to the spiritual realm.…

As we have studied Galatians we have been looking at the GOSPEL … GRACE … and now we are going to look at our FREEDOM !!! Galatians 5:1 ; 13-14 1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. 13 For you were called to freedom,…

Matthew 7:15 Christ Jesus Himself states: 15 “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Galatians 1:6-10 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not…

How does a believer evaluate how they are doing in their spiritual lives? Do they take a test? Do they look at how many ways they serve in the church? Do they take a survey of the opinions of others? Do they ask their Pastor? How do you evaluate your progress in walking by the Spirit? Paul suggests that…

We have spent a month studying the fruit of the Spirit and the fruit of the flesh. In other words, we have looked at what the life of a follower of Christ should look like as they mature contrasted with the life of the person who claims faith in Christ but shows no real evidence of faith. We have acknowledged…

The taming of a wild and dangerous animal…. Us! Gal 5:23 Gentleness and Self control Outline: Lee must have laughed assigning these topics Kicked out of Sunday school story *when we fail, there is grace from our heavenly father -we may not represent these perfectly, but we grow (Sanctification) What…

In our text this morning we see a very personal word from Paul to the Galatians. Luther said these words “breathe Paul’s own tears.” In this passage Paul asks three questions: Why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the weak and useless spiritual principles of this world? (9)…

In the first chapter of Galatians the Apostle Paul told us he was concerned about false teaching. He also told us that the Lord had told him what the true gospel was. He did not “learn” the gospel from others. He told us he was given the gospel by revelation. Paul was also sent to the Gentiles by God.…

INTRODUCTION The ancient church, like the modern church, was not without its tensions and differences. Those tensions existed even among the apostles, and how they were addressed gives us direction and guidance. THE TEXT: /But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter…

It’s for freedom that Christ has set you free! Faith and freedom, that is what this book is about, just telling you that from the start. We start a journey tonight into what is known as an apologist “magna carta” that defends justification by faith to counteract false gospels that are out there. Key…

From the beginning, God’s promise to Abraham had Christ as the ultimate goal. The Law never replaced or changed the promise and was always a temporary guide. Faith in God’s promise has and always will be the only means to gain a right relationship with God.

©Copyright July 3, 2016 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche Over the last several weeks we have been looking closely at the character traits that indicate whether you are living according to the flesh (the sinful ways of the world) or by the Spirit. How you live reveals who you follow. Last week Rick looked at the…

DISHES … Working in the kitchen at the camp I remember a time of cleaning dishes… it was before the camp had installed one of those nice dishwashers so my friend and I were it! It was a check and balance system as one washed he handed it to the other to dry... The one drying would inspect for cleanliness…

Pastor Dan preaches on Galatians 6:1-10

Paul, through our journey of Galatians has been dictating this letter the whole time… He began this letter by stating… Galatians 1:1-7 Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who…

Over the last three weeks we have been trying to draw a picture of what living free as a follower of Christ looks like. We have tried to show you the contrast between a world that is motivated by selfishness and greed and the life the Holy Spirit created us to live. Neither Rick nor I am artists. We…

3 Ways to Stunt Your Spiritual Growth

The message of the Gospel is being distorted. The term Christian can define most anything today. It may define someone who is simply an American. It may refer to someone who tries to live a good life (even though the Bible tells us that no one lives a good enough life). It may refer to someone who goes…

The apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Galatians because He wanted to turn the Galatian people away from some bad theology. Bad theology always results in bad behavior or to state it another way, many (maybe most) of our personal and practical problems are theological. Theology affects the way you…

11 See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. 12 It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep…

Intro and Greetings Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our…

Revised Common Lectionary: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Year A Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 or Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 69:7-18; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 19:24-30 Let us rejoice in God’s greatest gift – Jesus. We have here the contrast between Isaac, the child of promise, and Ishmael, the fruit…

How is it possible that a person can stand before a holy God? God must do something for a sinful person to stand before Him. God justifies the person. But how does that happen? This letter to the Galatians will examen how a person can be justified before God.