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Galatians
Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. Why Are You Acting So Foolish?
Contributed on Sep 13, 2014
Examining the foolish decision o turn away from Jesus Christ.
Why Are You Acting So Foolish? Galatians 3:1-5 Like many children, Little Johnny had certain responsibilities and chores that his parents expected him to accomplish. He was to keep his room clean, his bed made, take the trash out daily and the yard was to be mowed each week. One Friday ...read more
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2. Marked By The Master
Contributed on Dec 3, 2014
Examining the "marks" in the life of a true believer.
Marked By The Master Galatians 6:17 When I was a kid my uncle worked on a farm. One summer I was there with him and the ranch hands gathered a bunch of young bulls together into a pen. Then they ran them into a chute and caught their head in a rack. Then they pulled out a flaming hot iron with ...read more
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3. How To Win The War Within (Part 1)
Contributed on Nov 2, 2014
Examining the benefit of walking in the Spirit.
How To Win The War Within (Part 1) Galatians 5:16-21 I ask you to think back to the day that you were born again? Do you remember the freedom, peace and joy that you experienced? Do you remember the amazing feeling when you realized that your fears and burdens had been removed and your sins had ...read more
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4. Our Life In Christ
Contributed on Oct 5, 2014
A sermon examining our new life in Christ and the joys of being adopted into the household of God.
Our Life In Christ Galatians 3:26 - 4:7 When this life is over, it will not matter how many possessions you have, how new your car is or how large your house is. It will not matter what your bank account, 401k or stock portfolios look like. Your social standing will not matter. Your career ...read more
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5. In Christ Alone (Part 4)
Contributed on Sep 2, 2014
Examining the victorious life that we can possess "In Christ Alone"
In Christ Alone (Part IV) Galatians 2:17-21 Listen online @ Facebook.com/stockdalebaptist In one of his meetings, D.L. Moody was explaining to his audience the truth that we cannot bring about spiritual changes in our lives by our own strength. He demonstrated the principal like this: ...read more
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6. In Christ Alone (Part 2)
Contributed on Aug 31, 2014
Examining the fact that we are accepted by God "In Christ Alone"
In Christ Alone (Part 2) Galatians 2:15-21 Listen online @ Facebook.com/stockdalebaptist Keith Hernandez (now retired) is one of baseball's top players. He is a lifetime .300 hitter who has won numerous Golden Glove awards for excellence in fielding. He's won a batting championship for ...read more
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7. How To Win The War Within (Part 2)
Contributed on Nov 2, 2014
Examining the benefit of waling in the Spirit.
How To Win The War Within (Part II) Galatians 5:16-21 Leroy Eims tells about a time when he was serving in the Marines in the South Pacific during World War II: "Shortly after we hit the beach, our armored amphibious tank took two artillery shells broadside. We immediately evacuated our ...read more
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8. Warning The Wavering
Contributed on Aug 9, 2014
A sermon describing those who are being deceived by false prophets.
Warning The Wavering Galatians 1:6-12 Listen Online at: WWW.Facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist Jesus spoke in the Sermon on the Mount about false prophets - “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” - (Matthew ...read more
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9. God's Enduring Promise (Part 1)
Contributed on Sep 27, 2014
God's promises are like He is...UNCHANGING!
God’s Enduring Promise (Part I) Galatians 3:15-25 Douglas E. Moore shares the following illustration: - Booker T. Washington describes meeting an ex-slave from Virginia in his book Up From Slavery : "I found that this man had made a contract with his master, two or three years previous ...read more
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10. Nail It To The Cross
Contributed on Nov 9, 2014
A sermon examining the battle between the flesh and the Spirit
Nail It To The Cross Galatians 5:24-26 Listen online @ Facebook.com/stockdalebaptist (The introduction to this sermon was inspired by Dr. Adrian Rogers sermon Nailed To The Cross from Colossians chapter 2) There was a certain custom in ancient Rome, when someone was convicted of a ...read more
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11. Galatian Information
Contributed on Aug 9, 2014
A sermon introducing a series on the Epistle to the Galatians
Galatian Information Galatians 1:1-5 (an introduction to Paul's Epistle to the Galatians) Listen Online @: WWW.Facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist Recently, I officiated a funeral for a man who spent most of his life in prison. He would serve his term and be freed, then after a while he would ...read more
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12. You Will Reap What You Sow
Contributed on Nov 16, 2014
Examining the difference between sowing to the flesh and sowing to the Spirit.
You Will Reap What You Sow Galatians 6:7-10 A story is told of two Scotchmen who emigrated to California. They wanted to have in their new home some reminder of their homeland. One took with him a thistle, the national emblem. The other took a swarm of honeybees. Years passed by. Fields for a ...read more
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13. One Dysfunctional Faith Family
Contributed on Oct 27, 2014
Examining the sometimes dysfunctional relationships in a church or (faith family)
One Dysfunctional Faith Family Galatians 4:8-20 There is an episode of the Andy Griffith Show that chronicled the story of a married couple that made sport of arguing, fussing and fighting. Things got so intense between the two that a complaint was made and Andy had to step in to get control of ...read more
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14. Evaluating Your Ministry Mindset
Contributed on Nov 9, 2014
A sermon examining the primary focus of our ministry.
Evaluating Your Ministry Mindset Galatians 2:1-10 After a town-wide revival had concluded, three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Presbyterian preacher said, ...read more
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15. God's Enduring Promise (Part 2)
Contributed on Sep 27, 2014
A sermon examining the fact that when God makes a promise.. IT WILL ENDURE!
God’s Enduring Promise (Part II) Galatians 3:15-25 I once heard a story about the country singing group “Alabama”. In the early days of their musical career they played the circuit in different clubs, fairs and theatres. When they received their record deal and “hit ...read more
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16. In Christ Alone (Part 1)
Contributed on Aug 31, 2014
Examining the fact that we are Justified "In Christ Alone"
In Christ Alone - (Part I) Galatians 2:15-21 “In Christ alone, I place my trust” ”And find my glory in the power of the cross” ”In every victory, let it be said of me” ”My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone” It is because ...read more
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17. In Christ Alone (Part 3)
Contributed on Aug 31, 2014
Examining the fact that "We Are Free Through Christ Alone"
In Christ Alone (Part III) Galatians 2:17-21 Many years ago in New Orleans, and an attractive young 17 year old Negro girl, was being sold at a slave auction. She had been taken from her parents and was very bitter over the whole experience. When she was turned over to the highest bidder and he ...read more
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18. Contrasting Covenants
Contributed on Oct 27, 2014
Sermon examining the Abrahamic ad Mosaic Covenants.
Contrasting Covenants Galatians 4:21-31 After a long, dry sermon, the minister announced that he wished to meet with the church's board following the close of the service. The first man to arrive and greet the minister was a total stranger. "You misunderstood my announcement. This is a meeting ...read more
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19. From This Moment On
Contributed on Sep 21, 2014
A description of our new life in Christ
From This Moment On Galatians 1:13-24 I wish there were some wonderful place called the Land of Beginning Again, Where all of our past mistakes and heartaches, And all of our poor selfish grief, Could be dropped like a shabby old coat at the door Never to be put on ...read more
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20. The Ministry Of Restoration
Contributed on Nov 16, 2014
A sermon examining our responsibility to the fallen Brethren.
The Ministry Of Restoration Galatians 6:1-5 (Companion sermon: "The Ministry Of Reconciliation" 2 Corinthians 5:18-21) James Merritt says in his sermon (Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up) that "you can sum up the function of the church in two words: reconciliation and restoration." ...read more