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GALATIANS – Let Freedom Ring

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)

As much as we use the word and concept of “freedom,” we have more laws on our books and prisoners in our jails to make us question what that really means in our society. In fact, from what Paul says, we have a very warped understanding of what true, Christian freedom really is and how it should be reveled and lived in!

“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.”

Let’s remember that within the freedom we have!

Scripture

  • Galatians 5:1-25

GALATIANS – Mommy Dearest

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)

“Mommy Dearest” was a movie depicting the terrible childhood of the daughter of a beloved Hollywood star, who throughout the pain inflicted on her still had to call he abusing mother, “Mommy Dearest.”

As little as we think about Abraham, we think even less about our maternal parentage as being from the line of Sarah and not Hagar.

Think it doesn’t matter? Paul shows it does!

Though faith, we become children not of a line of sin and terror, but of life and freedom. And in Sarah, we have a true dear mother!

Scripture

  • Galatians 4:21-31

GALATIANS – Adoption

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)

Adoption is a beautiful thing!

People knowing each other and consciously, willingly, lovingly, and joyfully choosing to be a family forever!

The fact that God knows us with all our sins and failings – and chooses to adopt us as His children anyway – is nothing short of a miracle!

We went from being imprisoned slaves to sin and the law, to being His children and heirs of eternal life.

Amazing; and beautiful!

Scripture

  • Galatians 4:1-20

GALATIANS – Guardians of the Galaxy

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)


The law shows us our sins and makes us transgressors. It brings about our death.

So, why did God give us this seemingly terrible ‘gift?’ Hint: it wasn’t to take our fun away! It served as a guardian until His ultimate Gift — Jesus — would be revealed. He would be the one to fulfill the law’s requirements on our behalf, thus not ending in our death, but our eternal life!

What a great gift after all!

Scripture

  • Galatians 3:19-29

GALATIANS – Father Abraham

The righteous shall live by faith.

Galatians 3:11b

Abraham is one of those “giants” in Scripture we all know about, but probably don’t often think about. As “the Father of many Nations” and one who received God’s Promise, we too often associate him only with the Israelites of the Old Testament.

But that would be a mistake!

Through faith in Abraham’s one Descendant, Jesus, we are also made his descendants and the promise God made to him, is now also for us!

Scriptures

  • Galatians 3:6-18

GALATIANS – Just the Facts

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)


How is one saved? Through what means are they approved by God?

Some want to make the answer difficult (or, really, impossible), but it’s simple: it’s through faith in Jesus and not by fulfilling the law.

How we live that out day-to-day may be challenging, but the truth of that statement for salvation isn’t – and must never be forgotten!

Scripture

  • Galatians 2:15—3:5

GALATIANS – Who Does He Think He Is?

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)

To trust someone’s word you must know and trust the person.

Paul reminds the Galatians of who he is as one God has chosen, the Church has approved, and who obeys God, even when it’s uncomfortable and difficult.

Contrast this with those who are trying to lead the Galatians astray and it’s clear who should be trusted!

Scriptures

  • Galatians 1:11—2:14

GALATIANS – A “Different Gospel” is NO ‘Gospel’

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)


St. Paul’s letter to the Church in Galatia is one filled with love, confusion, hurt, and hope. In it we see his love for these people that he labored among and his deep love for them.

But they are being misled and told different things in his absence. A “different Gospel” is being propagated, nullifying his work and, more importantly, endangering their faith and salvation.

This won’t do!

Paul lovingly chastises them and remind them that a “different gospel” is really NO Gospel!

Scriptures

  • Galatians 1:1-10

“Man of Your Word” – God’s Word

“God is faithful. He has chosen you to share life with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:9 (NirV)

“Your Word is written in stone
It’s a thing we can always count on
You honor Your word
You’ll never have to repent
‘Cause You’ll never go against what You say”

God’s Word is our theme today. It is where we place our hope and trust because in It – in HIM – we hear of forgiveness, life, and salvation. We hear of everything that matters!

Scriptures

  • John 1:1;
  • Hebrews 4:12-16;
  • 2 Timothy 3:14—4:4

“Man of Your Word” – God’s Faithfulness

“God is faithful. He has chosen you to share life with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:9 (NirV)


“We have this confidence
You’ll finish what You started
God, You have never failed
You won’t start with me
You’re present in every step
Patient in every heartache
God, You have never failed
You won’t start with me”

Today we see how God, who started His good work in us will continue to work on us; and He is faithful in all He does!

Scriptures

  • Philippians 1:3-11

GALATIANS Sermon Series

I died to the Law through the Law, so that I could live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:19–20 (CEB)


St. Paul loves the people in the churches he’s visited.

That is true with the Church in Galatian, too.

He labored there for some time and then was absent for some time.

While absent, some of the Jews were trying to convince the Gentile believers that they had to fulfill all of the Law and regulations (even though they themselves couldn’t!), contrary to what Jesus and the Gospel is all about.

In this sermon series, we will walk through the book where Paul works to correct this fatal error cropping in to the Church – lovingly, but firmly!

We hope you’ll join us for this Galatians sermon series!

“Man of Your Word” – God’s Power

“God is faithful. He has chosen you to share life with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:9 (NirV)

“All things are possible
When we believe
Old chains are breakable
When we receive
Yahweh
You keep Your promises”

We focus on God’s Power today, never having to worry about anything, because if the Almighty is for us, it doesn’t matter who’s against us!

Scriptures

  • Mark 9:14-29;
  • Philippians 4:11-13
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