Sermons on Galatians 4:15:

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians Part 4 - "Be Heirs Not Slaves!" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005

Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit.

Galatians part 4 – Be heirs not slaves! Thesis: Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit. Introduction: As we have been progressing through the book of Galatians we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastor's Perplexity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2005

In this personal section of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, Paul first appeals to them, then he fondly remembers their loving acceptance of him, and finally he reminds them of his attitude towards them.

Scripture We are working our way Sunday by Sunday through the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. One of the advantages of this approach is that we cover the whole counsel of God—at least as it is revealed in this portion of God’s Word to us. By studying books of the Bible, or large sections ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Door Of Self Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Get out of the way so God can move in your life.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#6] THE DOOR OF SELF Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction: I’m not a fan of people who like to criticize me. In fact, I don’t know anyone that likes to criticized. The interesting thing about that is, I’m my biggest critic. I’m my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Joy Stealers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009

A Believer should be joyful...This message gives 3 stealers of your joy.

"JOY STEALERS" Gal 4:8-18 * For 2009 I’ve ask us to make this the “Year of Joy” with joy being understood as the acrostic, “Jesus-Others-Yourself”. In calling us to this Christ-like attitude we heard scriptures verses like this; “The Joy of the Lord is my strength”, “Restore to me the Joy of my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Highly Effective Lovers Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

This message illustrates the 7 habits of highly effective lovers through the relationship Paul had with the new believers in Galatia. In essence, if we want to be a highly effective lover, we must demonstrate grace in all our relationships.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Lovers (Galatians 4:12-20) It was tax season, and Jane Osinki decided to surprise her husband, Henry, by getting their tax information in to their CPA early. She picked up the tax package their CPA had sent, scanned the forms, and noticed that Henry had already ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Being A Christian Friend Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

sermon 5 in Galatians series

Being a Christian Friend Galatians 4:12-20 A Christian Friend will Seek to Ease the Restoring of Relationship A Christian Friend will Remind Others Who They are in Christ A Christian Friend will Speak the Truth A Christian Friend will not Seek to Use You A Christian Friend will See You as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As A Slave When You Are A Son Or Daughter

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law."

Text: Galatians 4:1-18 (NASB) Introduction: Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law." Their motives may be right, but their method is wrong. At Galatia, these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Lose Your Joy

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

Answers question, "What causes us to lose our joy?" Uses hymn "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus."

“DON’T LOSE YOUR JOY” Gal. 4:8-20 INTRO – Don’t you hate it when you lose something important? Folks are always losing things – keys, money, homework, glasses, their Bible, umbrella, or the most annoying, yet most important thing we lose…the TV remote control! Then there are other less ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Old Ways Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 31, 2007

The old ways of doing things are familiar and comfortable. The Christian must beware of their lure and their bondage.

Your Old Ways Galatians 4:8-20 Galatians 4:8-10 (NLT) Before you Gentiles knew God, you were slaves to so-called gods that do not even exist. [9] And now that you have found God (or should I say, now that God has found you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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