Sermons on Galatians 5:1-6:

Life Controlling Habits Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 13, 2001

This sermon is about taking inventory of the negative habits in our lives that need to be broken.

LIFE CONTROLLING HABITS Coming Clean Part 1 Gal. 5:1 2 Peter 2:19 Pastor Jeff seaman Gal. 5:1 “ It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then and do not let yourself be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Today I want to speak to you about how to break free from life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Peter 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Utilize Your Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another.

1. Know that our freedom in Christ is given not for selfish reasons, but to through love to serve one another. Paul had to remind the carnal Galatians of this fact when he wrote, "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should I Do When Others Do Not Respect My Personal Freedoms In Christ?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do not let other people squeeze you into their mold through man made rules, regulations and restrictions. Paul wrote, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Biblical solutions for the problems people face with personal freedoms? Illustration: Dr. Henry Cloud’s most popular book Boundaries, teaches Christian how they can successfully set up borders that will shield them from being overwhelmed by abusive people, difficult circumstances or personal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call To Christian Liberty

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 7, 2002

Pharisaism is alive and well in the 21st century. Who are these people who would take away our liberty in Jesus Christ? An overview of a central Christian doctrine.

Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call to Christian Liberty Galatians 5.1-14 INTRO. The Apostle Paul wrote, "You have been called to liberty." Exactly what did he have in mind? What is Christian liberty, this thing to which all Christians have been invited? Responses to this important question have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Freedom!

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A July 4 sermon

True Freedom! Galatians 5: 1-15 Introduction: We have celebrated our Nation’s birthday, but do we truly understand Freedom? The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were essentially signing death warrant on themselves. As he signed it,, John Adams said: "Whether we live or die, sink or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Out And Stay Out!

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

When God has delivered you from certain things, you need to move forward and not look back, lest what happened to Lot’s wife happens to you.

15And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-19, Matthew 5:28, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty, License, And Legalism

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 9, 2003

Today there are two extreme positions being expounded. Not new, they have existed since apostolic times. Each critical of the other. Neither is biblically correct. On the extreme right is legalism; on the left - license. The biblical position is liberty!

LIBERTY, LICENSE, AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today in Christianity there are two extreme positions. These positions are not new they have existed since apostolic times. Each is critical of the other. Neither is biblically correct. Both are devastating to the cause of Christ. On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Liberty That Comes From A Knowledge Of The Truth

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2003

"Liberty" is one of the dearest words in any language no matter how it may be pronounced. It means: "the quality or state of being free." Spirtual liberty comes only through a right relation with the Lord Jesus Christ.

THE LIBERTY THAT COMES FROM A KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." Galatians 5:1 "Liberty" is one of the dearest words in any language no matter how it may be pronounced. It means: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Right Thing-Act Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14, Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free, Free, Set Them Free

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003

A message on the gift of freedom we have recieved from the Lord and the importance of giving that same freedom to others.

20, July 2003 Dakota Community Church Free, Free, Set Them Free Introduction: The Iranian conjoined twins illustrate beautifully how precious freedom is. Freedom is worth fighting for. Freedom is the ultimate gift God has given us. Freedom is the ultimate gift we can give to each other. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Mennonite

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the river to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Freedom! William Wallace And Paul

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 5, 2002

Freedom in Christ is freedom to love not freedom to do what we want.

[either play this clip from Braveheart or get two people to read it out] William: I am William Wallace, and I see before me an army of my countrymen here in defiance of tyranny. You have come to fight as free men, and free men you are. What would you do without freedom? Will you fight? Tall ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Contributed by Martin Leigh on Sep 10, 2003

A study of the text in Galatians and its meaning for today

FOR FREEDOM’S SAKE “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Gal 5:1ff) This verse sums up the whole of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. His message is one of deliverance. Right at the beginning of the Epistle this theme of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Free At Last! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 1, 2002

We are free.

FREE AT LAST! Galatians 5:1-12 S: Freedom Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE FREE. ?: What? What are you doing with your freedom? KW: Responses TS: We will find in Galatians 5:1-12 four responses that demonstrate what we can with our freedom. The ____ response to our freedom can be… I. REJECTION ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed