Sermons on Galatians 5:13-6:3:

What Lies Beneath

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

Dealing with the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives...are we non-producing, partially producing or over producing?

What Lies Beneath John 15 1I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Your Church Believe?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003

The church is not a building, or a service, but a group of believers gathered in Christ’s name.

What is the church? The Perfect Church If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake! Don’t join that church; You’d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all anxieties cease Then pass it by, lest joining it You’d mar the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 5, 2003

How are we to use our freedom in Christ?

INTRODUCTION Do you think the world thinks when a person gives their life to Jesus that they are free? Does the world think that our lives are about a bunch of ¡§you cannot do that¡¨ rules? True freedom cannot exist without boundaries. Freedom and discipline have come to be regarded as mutually ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Losing Your Testimony Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 11, 2003

This is an outline of part one of the series The Power of Testimony.

All of us desire to have a good testimony. We want our walk to match our talk. We want the story of God’s work in our lives to be as powerful to those who here it as it is to us. The Apostle Paul is dealing with the issue of testimony in this final chapter in Galatians. In the first part of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cause Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003

More of Andrew Murray’s work, describing why we don’t pray as we should. Fairly strong use of holiness doctrine.

Prayer Meeting – July 23, 2003 The Cause of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #2 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) Galatians 5:16-18 What is the cause of prayerlessness? How about unbelief? Like the disciples who could not cast out the demons (Matt.17)? Jesus said it was that, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, 1 Corinthians 3:3

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

Faithfulness: Climbing To New Heights With Jesus.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 5, 2003

Faithfulness is a quality we admire.

Faithfulness: CLIMBING TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH JESUS. Galatians 5:22. 05/26/02 One place I would like to go someday and that is to Yellowstone National Park. You know what I would like to see? Some of you will say elk, deer or some wildlife. I would, but I would love to see that Geyser called ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

"Nine Pillars Of The Christian Home"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 11, 2003

Proverbs 9:1 states that wisdom "builds her house upon pillars." This message names each one of the pillars by one of the fruits of the Spirit and makes applicationz to what it takes to build a Christian home.

“Nine Pillars of the Christian Home” Text: Proverbs Chapter 9 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Memorable Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 11, 2003

Thankfulness -- As Paul remembered his support by the believers in Thessalonica, and how they are part of his ministry, we also must live a life of gratitude for our support system.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor A Lord’s Supper Meditation August 10, 2003 1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Pleasing God In My Desires Series

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Aug 12, 2003

This sermon deals with the purity that God calls us from within.

"Pleasing God in My Desires" Gal.5:19, Gen 4:1-8 Now if you have your bible with you this morning I want you to turn to Gen.4:1 with me this and as you do, I want you think about this question, "If you could have one desire fulfilled in your life and know that you would get it, what would it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Never A Failure Until You Quit.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003

Well, the Bible says the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace and then the next quality is long-suffering. The word long-suffering means patience.

YOU ARE NEVER A FAILURE UNTIL YOU QUIT. Galatians 5:22, James 1:3 08/17/03 I want to start by asking you a question? Are you a patient person. Some of you are saying Oh no, this is going to be one of them sermons. Well, let me ask you again, are you a patient person? Maybe I ought to ask your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, James 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Life By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

This sermon compares the the lust of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit.

LIFE BY THE SPIRIT (Works of the Flesh -vs- Fruit of the Spirit) TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 INTRODUCTION: A. LIVE BY THE SPIRIT 1. Paul urges us to live by the Spirit. 2. Living by the spirit brings freedom. 3. However, freedom is not a license to sin. 4. Paul gives us 15 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26