Sermon Central
-
Gospel Basics
Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Aug 20, 2005 (message contributor)
-
1. The Battle For The Truth
Contributed on Aug 20, 2005
This is the opening sermon in a series through the book of Galatians that takes a close look at salvation.
The Battle for the Truth Galatians 1:1-10 1. The Authority of Paul (1) A. Not sent by man. B. Sent by Jesus Christ and God the Father. 2. The Gospel Basics (3-6) A. Christ gave himself for our sins. B. He will rescue us from this evil age. C. This was done according to the ...read more
-
2. The Power Of The Gospel To Chang Lives
Contributed on Aug 25, 2005
This sermon explores the change that the gospel makes in the lives of people by looking at the change it made in Paul.
The Power of the Gospel to Change Lives Galatians 1: 11-24 1. An affirmation of Paul’s authority (11-12). 2. The Paul of the past (13-14). A. He persecuted the church and tried to destroy it. B. He was advancing in Judaism beyond many Jews ...read more
-
3. A Fight Worth Fighting
Contributed on Sep 1, 2005
This is a sermon that looks at the fact that there are times, as believers, that we should be willing to take up a fight, especially when it has to do with defending the gospel.
A Fight Worth Fighting Galatians 2: 1-10 When we consider the Christian life and the freedoms and blessings that come from such a life we must realize that there are several areas that we have to defend at all cost: 1. Our Unity. A. Paul’s entire purpose for going before the Apostles in ...read more
-
4. You Can't Make It, Stop Trying!
Contributed on Sep 10, 2005
This sermon explores our absolute dependance upon God for our salvation.
You Can’t Make It, Stop Trying! Galatians 2: 11-21 1. It is impossible for you to live a life worthy of our Lord’s favor (15-17). A. It seems that we so often think that if we are just good enough God will love us. B. You cannot be justified by anything you do (obeying the ...read more
-
5. Surrendering For Sucess
Contributed on Oct 26, 2005
This sermon explores the fact we must surrender our efforts and will to truly enjoy all that God has for us.
Surrendering for Success Galatians 3:1-9 1. God’s Goal: A. That we would abandon our life to Him (Galatians 2:20). B. That we would walk in the power of His Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). 2. The way to failure is clear (1-5): A. Try to accomplish this by ...read more
-
6. By The Law Or By The Spirit
Contributed on Oct 26, 2005
This sermon compares what life by the law looks like as oppose to a life lived in the Spirit
By the Law or By the Spirit? Galatians 3:10-18 Starting Point: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created to do good works, which God prepared in ...read more
-
7. Crossing Over
Contributed on Oct 26, 2005
This sermon explores the fact that everything changes in our lives once we come to truly know God.
Crossing Over Galatians 4: 1-11 1. There comes a time that we, as believers, receive our full inheritance (1-7). A. Under Roman Law a child was not of age until 14. B. At the age of 14 he was of age but did not inherit his full rights until ...read more
-
8. Christ Formed In You
Contributed on Oct 26, 2005
The sermon explores the fact that Christ’s deepest desire is to be "formed" in us.
Christ Formed in You Galatians 4: 12-20 1. Paul’s deepest desire was to see Christ formed in the Galatian believers. A. He reminded them of their past fellowship (12-14). i. He was willing to live like the Galatians live (12). ii. He is not currently ...read more
-
9. Let It Go!
Contributed on Oct 26, 2005
There are times in life we must let go of issue that are related to personal pride and learn to lean completely on Christ.
Let It Go! Galatians 4: 21-31 1. Be very careful what you pursue (21-23). A. There seems to be some intrinsic value in doing things ourselves. B. Paul tells us that this is a very dangerous thing when it relates to your righteousness. C. To ...read more
-
10. Freedom That Truly Matters
Contributed on Oct 26, 2005
This sermon takes a serious look at the freedom that we have in Christ and the implications for our daily lives.
Freedom That Truly Matters Galatians 5: 1-15 1. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free (1). A. From Guilt. B. To Worship. C. To Pray. D. To Serve. Illustration: Football in the yard vs. high school football. 2. Our righteousness comes by waiting, not by working (5). ...read more