Sermons on Galatians 4:17-31:

Creating An Ishmael

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 23, 2001

Don’t settle for a substitute.

CREATING AN ISHMAEL In Gensis chapter 15 verses 16-17 we have the account of God dealing with Abraham about the promise of God to make him the father of nations. About the covenant that God made with him, and about some of the struggles that Abraham had with the promise. Abraham’s own body and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2, Galatians 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flesh Vs Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 25, 2001

Part One of Symbols of the Covenants Series. A look at what it means to be under the old and new covenants based on Galations 4:21-31.

Flesh vs Spirit I. This morning I want to begin sharing with you some thoughts on the Covenants, Symbols of the Covenants. Often people come to us and say you Adventists, don’t you realize we are under the new covenant now. The old covenant was for the Jews. In our history ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christmas - If Christmas Comes

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

For millions of people Christmas never really comes. Oh, I'm not saying that Dec. 25th doesn't come. It comes, but Christmas doesn't really come into their hearts & their lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Galatians 4:19 Well, the calendar says that Christmas will soon be here. I get a little uptight this time of the year because I realize the responsibility that is mine in presenting the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Man, Two Women, And Two Babies Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001

This is an installment in a continuing series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “A Man, Two Women, and Two Babies” July 23, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 4:21-31 “Tell me, you who want to be under the Law, do you not listen to the Law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the bondwoman and one by the free woman. But the son by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Same Daddy...different Promise Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2007

Ishmael and Isaac. Offspring of the same biological father, but recipients of a different promise.

Same Daddy… Different Promise Galatians 4:21-31 Galatians 4:21-23 (NLT) Listen to me, you who want to live under the law. Do you know what the law really says? [22] The Scriptures say that Abraham had two sons, one from his slave-wife and one from his freeborn wife. [23] The son of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Door Of Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by faith, not our works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#7] THE DOOR OF YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: Abraham had 2 sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael’s mother was Hagar and Isaac’s mother was Sarah. The 2 sons illustrate our 2 births:  Physical birth that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hagar And Sarah Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Hagar and Sarah represent the Mother of Legalism and the Mother of Grace.

HAGAR AND SARAH - THE MOTHER OF LEGALISM AND THE MOTHER OF GRACE TEXT: Galatians 4:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. LAW AND GRACE – THE THRESHOLD OF THE GOSPEL 1. Many times when we learn some new truth, there is a threshold at the door of that truth that we have to learn in order to understand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Paul's Concern For The Galatians Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Paul was concerned about the Galatians REGRESSING back to the slavery of legalism, about the RELATIONSHIP between himself and the Galatian churches, and about the REASONS why the Judaizers wanted the Galatians to follow their false doctrines.

PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE GALATIANS TEXT: Galatians 4:8-20 INTRODUCTION: In these thirteen verses Paul expresses his concern for the Galatians. That concern can be expressed in three ‘R’s. They are REGRESSION, RELATIONSHIP, AND REASONS. 1. Paul was concerned about the Galatians REGRESSING back ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Leaving Behind My Anger

Contributed by Sam Griffiths on Jan 20, 2004

A challenge for people to recognise their anger, see that it may be a blockage of growth in Christ, and then to deal with it

Leaving behind my anger Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” Someone sent this letter to a well-known national Christian magazine: “I find I am an angry Christian and my anger spills out unpredictably. I find it hard to allow myself to be angry. My sense of guilt gets in the way. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

"God In A Box"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Nov 28, 2003

Christians living a God filled life

“God in a Box” Galatians 4:8-20 Nov 30, 2003 Well we have come to that time of year… Friday was the biggest shopping day, decorations started going up, people start planning parties and gifts are already being bought and boxed up… This time of year reminds me, well not really the time but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Mother Alive

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 9, 2004

This is a sermon comparing Eve to the Church of God, using types and shadows.

"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Gal. 4:26 I would like to first say, "Happy Mother’s Day" to all the mothers present here this morning. "Mother’s Day" is a very special time for me personally, because, I can not think of anyone else (except for Lisa) that I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Denomination: Church Of God

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