Sermons on Galatas 4:19:

How Are You Being Formed ?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

What is shaping us is of great importance to our progress as followers of Jesus. God’s desire for us is transFORMation.

WHAT IS FORMING YOU ? Galatians 4:12-20 ….. Key verse: 19: “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is FORMED in you …..” What shapes you ? What is the goal of life ? What forms who I am ? These are really important questions for anyone who can honestly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appeals From The Heart

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010

In this sermon, Paul offers some appeals to believers that are very handy for successful Christian living.

APPEALS FROM THE HEART GALATIANS 4:12-20 INTRODUCTION Have you ever stopped to think of the many appeals that are made on any given day? There is the appeal from the pastor to his flock for greater commitment to God's work. He appeals to his leadership for more excitement about their work. There ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Great Grace #8: Adoption And Freedom From Bondage

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 11, 2013

A simple Bible study in Galatians 4, looking at our adoption into God's family, and freedom from bondage.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #8: ADOPTION AND FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE OPENING QUOTE: “One of the tragedies of legalism is that it gives the appearance of spiritual maturity when, in reality, it leads the believer back into a “second childhood” of Christian experience.” (Warren ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: *other

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2013

Paul explains that returning to the Law is not a step toward maturity, but a step backwards to childhood.

Introduction: A. Children love to answer the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 1. I read an online article where the writer asked a 2010, a preschool class the question about what they wanted to be when they grew up and here are some of their answers: “When I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stunt Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 5, 2011

Paul confronts the Galatians about how they lost their first love for God and for the servant God had sent because of their following a false message.

• How discouraging is it to invest so much into something only to see it go in a dangerous direction after you are no longer there to influence it. a) Business you once owned b) A child after he/she moves out of the house c) Church you once were a member of(or pastor of) • Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009

In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

Give Birth To Something

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Originally preached for Mother’s Day - encouraging to "bring something forth" in their life. God’s purpose is definitely worth it - just ask your mother!

My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you… Gal 4:19 (NKJV) Today is Mother’s Day – a day that we set aside to give honor to our mothers. Of course, this is the command of the Bible for every day of the year – most of us probably don’t do it enough. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Christianity: Three Distortions In Christianity

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

There are forces at work undermining the Christian faith. Paul suggests that the forces seemingly come from within our Christian faith.

Body of Lies Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe Plot: A CIA operative, Roger Ferris, uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Until Christ Be Formed In You

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

How is the life of God formed in the heart of man?

"My little children, for whom I am again in anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you." God calling to himself those chosen to be his very own is a pervading theme in Scripture. Like variations on a musical theme, it keeps resurfacing throughout the pages of the Bible (Genesis 12; Titus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Congregational

A Time To Remember Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 30, 2008

During trying spiritual times its is important to remember where we came from, how we started out, and who we spend time with.

Series: Galatians Text: Galatians 4:12-20 Title: “A Time To Remember” I. Remember Where We’ve Come From (12a) • I mentioned last week that Paul did not doubt their salvation, and here he reaffirms that truth. • “Be as I am” o Paul wants these believers to follow his example; he once lived ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Appeal Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 30, 2009

There are many church, synagogue & mosque members today devoted to rituals & rule-keeping. They are living in religious bondage. They need to hear that spiritual freedom is possible only through the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

GALATIANS 4:8-20 AN APPEAL OF LOVE The conclusion reached in verse 7 is that those who have received the Spirit are now sons and heirs of God. Paul now tells the Galatians they are not acting like heirs of God! So he asks them if they prefer slavery or freedom, legalism or the Spirit? Did ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 4:12-20, Tell Me The Truth! Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 4:12-20, Tell me the truth!

Galatians 4:12-20 Tell Me The Truth! Intro – * Friends are like good health; you don’t realize what a gift they are until you lose them. * Friends are only friends if they are willing to tell you the truth. Otherwise, they are just mere acquaintances. * Sadly though, some people don’t want the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Till Christ Be Formed In You Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Paul’s spirits here reminds us that there must be a gentle side to every faithful servant of God. No matter how serious the doctrine he may have to defend or how corrupting the immorality he may have to expose, he dare not lose his sensitivity and compas

Till Christ be Formed in You Gal. 4:12-20 Introduction Until this point in the letter to the church in Galatia, Paul’s approach has been confrontational and impersonal. He has been writing like a scholar or debater, marshalling every possible argument and illustration to get his message ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 10, 2010

A sermon series on the book of Galatians. We have been blessed with freedon and the more you study this great book you will be enlightened.

The Cost of Freedom Galatians 4:17-31 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:17-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pleasing Our Father Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 19, 2010

Will you make the Heavenly Father's desires your desires?

[If you would like to receive sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] OUR FATHER’S LOVE This week my son brought home his report card. Thankfully, he received A’s and a couple of B’s. Not every child is expected to get all A’s. But we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist