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Free Indeed
Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. Got Life?
Contributed on Nov 24, 2007
Are you living the life God has for you? Or have you still not found what your looking for?
Got Life? Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction: Back in the 1980’s the rock group U2 put out an album called Joshua Tree. One of the songs on that album is confusing, but also a reality for many people. The title of that song is “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The song speaks of a ...read more
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2. Christ Alone; The Only Gospel
Contributed on Nov 24, 2007
The nature of the true gospel of Jesus Christ
Christ Alone: The Only Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 Introduction: In the Fall of 1996, an interesting recipe book was published. The title is In Memory’s Kitchen. What is interesting about this book is that many of the recipes are incorrect. It is very probable that if you follow one of the ...read more
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3. What Will Jesus Do For You?
Contributed on Nov 24, 2007
Jesus can make a difference in your life
What Will Jesus Do for You? Galatians 1:11-24 In his 1961 inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy, made the infamous statement, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” This statement was by no means original. Some say Kennedy’s speech writer got it ...read more
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4. Accomplishing The Mission Of Jesus
Contributed on Nov 24, 2007
What the church needs to accomplish the mission of Jesus
Accomplishing the Mission of Jesus Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction Several years ago a phenomenon took place. It is called Starbucks Coffee. Most everyone has probably heard of Starbucks. If you are like me then you have contributed greatly to its success. Starbucks Coffee has become well ...read more
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5. Orthopedic Christianity
Contributed on Nov 24, 2007
What takes place in these verses is orthopedic Christianity: one Christian correcting another in his walk with the Lord.
Orthopedic Christianity Galatians 2:11-14 Introduction: Isn’t it amazing how orthopedic medicine corrected Forest Gump’s problem and enabled him to run like he did. Orthopedic medicine gave us, “Run, Forest, Run.” Orthopedics is a branch of medicine, according to Webster’s Dictionary, that ...read more
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6. Saving Face Or Saving Faith
Contributed on Nov 24, 2007
What approach are you taking to be justified before God? Are you trying to justify yourself by what you do, or are you trusting yourself to what Christ has done on the cross of Calvary. Are you saving face with God or do you have a saving faith in God?
Saving Face or Saving Faith? Galatians 2:15-21 Have you ever found yourself in a precarious spot where you had to save face? Have you ever had to make excuses to protect your reputation? Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a course of action you took? If you answer no to all or any ...read more
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7. The Curse Or The Cross?
Contributed on Nov 24, 2007
In Galatians 3:1-14, Paul has presented us with us two roads. One road is the road of curse. The other road is the road of blessing. What road are you on? Are you on the road of curse, which leads to destruction or are you on the road of blessing whi
The Curse or the Cross? Galatians 3:1-14 In our study last week we noticed how Paul transitioned form arguing his authority as an apostle to teaching the foundational doctrine of Christian of justification by faith alone. Paul will spend chapters three and four expanding on his teaching about ...read more