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Christopher Benfield
Contributing sermons since Jun 14, 2016
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The Law Or Christ?
Contributed on Mar 5, 2026
God desires His people to live uprightly before Him. We are expected to seek the ways of God, fleeing the lusts of the flesh, and resisting the temptations of the enemy. However, our salvation is not dependent upon our ability to do these things.
The Law or Christ? Galatians 3: 23-29 Our text today continues the theme Paul has discussed throughout the letter. He continues to argue against the doctrine of the Judaizers. Granted, some who embrace this doctrine would argue that faith in Christ was essential for acceptance to God and ...read more
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The Covenant Of God
Contributed on Feb 19, 2026
There are two views regarding justification – one based by faith in the promise of God to provide justification through the promised Messiah, and the other based on man’s ability to keep the law through absolute obedience. One is of grace; the other is of works.
The Covenant of God Galatians 3: 15-22 As Paul confronted the false doctrine of the Judaizers, he defended Abraham’s justification being based on faith rather than works in the preceding passage. It appears that Paul anticipated the natural response of the Judaizers to his claims. He felt they ...read more
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Faith Like Abraham
Contributed on Feb 12, 2026
As one considers Abraham, and all the saints of the Old Testament, the question is often raised – how were they saved and made acceptable to God? While it may seem difficult to fully comprehend, Scripture is clear that they were justified by faith, like all who believe.
Faith like Abraham Galatians 3:6-14 Over the past few weeks, we have discussed the doctrine of salvation by faith in Christ alone. Paul has clearly argued that this biblical doctrine is central to the gospel. The Galatians had been influenced by Judaizers, those who taught works of the law were ...read more
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Paul’s Defense Of Justification
Contributed on Feb 4, 2026
As I think back over my Christian walk, and the twenty years I have served in pastoral ministry, many have come and gone within the church. While some moved on to faithfully serve in other churches, others abandoned the church altogether.
Paul’s Defense of Justification Galatians 3: 1-5 As I think back over my Christian walk, and the twenty years I have served in pastoral ministry, many have come and gone within the church. While some moved on to faithfully serve in other churches, others abandoned the church altogether. Several of ...read more
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Justified By Faith
Contributed on Jan 29, 2026
Within this passage, Paul beautifully defends salvation by faith in Christ alone, apart from any works of man. Many seek to add to the gospel, but Paul argues biblically that salvation is based in personal faith in the finished work of Christ.
Justified by Faith Galatians 2: 11-21 Our text today reveals Paul’s continued struggle with the legalistic Judaizers and their expectations regarding salvation. The Judaizers refused to accept salvation by faith alone in Christ alone. Unfortunately, their influence affected the early ministry of ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Study In Galatians
Contributed on Jan 5, 2026
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Leadership (Nehemiah)
Contributed on May 28, 2024
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The Sermon On The Mount
Contributed on Aug 18, 2021
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Exposition Of Esther
Contributed on Feb 24, 2021
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The Seven Sayings On The Cross
Contributed on Feb 13, 2021