Positive and Negative Influence

22. February 2013 Galatians 0
Text: Galatians 2:1-5 Theme: Leaders influence others–sometimes for good and sometimes for evil. Key Verses: “…I first shared God’s truth privately with those who were people of influence and leadership because I thought if they did not embrace the freedom of my good news, then any work I had done for the Liberator here an ...

Personal Faith Stories Are Important

11. February 2013 Galatians 0
Text: Galatians 1:11-24 Theme: Paul shared his journey of spiritual growth and change for a specific point and purpose. Key verses: “Know this…the good news I brought to you isn’t the product of some creative mind. It is not a legend I learned or one that has ben passed down from person to person. I ...

Not Looking for Fans

09. February 2013 Galatians 0
Text: Galatians 1:10 Theme: Trying to please people is diametrically opposed to pleasing God. Key verse: “I am not writing to win you over. Do you think I care about the approval of men or about the approval of God? Do you think I am on a mission to please people? If I am still ...

Leaving the True Gospel

06. February 2013 Galatians 0
Text: Galatians 1:6-9 Theme: Paul warned of distorting the truth of the gospel. Key verses: “Frankly I am stunned. I cannot believe that you have abandoned God so quickly–even after He called you through the grace of the Liberating King–and have fallen for a different gospel, and you–because of divisive prodding by others–are accepting a ...

Worshiping While Angry

01. February 2013 Galatians 0
Text: Galatians 1:3, 5-6 Theme: Even though Paul was angry with the Galatians, he still took time to worship God and bless them. Key verses: “May the grace and peace of God…live in you” (v.3). “May God’s glorious name forever receive honor. Amen. Frankly I am stunned. I cannot believe the you abandoned God so ...

The Blessings of Calling, Grace, Peace, Rescue & Forgiveness

30. January 2013 Galatians 0
Text: Galatians 1:1-4 Theme: We are incredibly blessed because of Jesus! Key verses: “Paul, an emissary commissioned directly by Jesus…” (v. 1). “May the grace and peace of God the Father ad The Lord Jesus, our Liberator, live in you; He is the very Savior who rescues us from this present, perverse age dominated by ...