Fellowship Church Middlebrook

I Will Boast in Christ

November 3, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 6:11–18

This Sunday, Greg teaches from Galatians 6:11-18, finishing our series on Galatians. In these verses, Paul concludes his letter by affirming that salvation comes solely through faith in Christ, without the need for additional religious rituals. Adding requirements to the gospel nullifies its power and dishonors Christ's sacrifice. True Christianity isn’t about outward appearances but about becoming a new creation in Christ. Paul reminds believers that their lives should focus on glorifying God, not seeking approval from the world or boasting in personal accomplishments.

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Sowing and Reaping

October 27, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 6:7–10

This Sunday, RD teaches from Galatians 6:7-10 and the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, urging self-reflection on the kind of "fruit" one's life produces. We are called to assess our lives honestly, asking what outcomes are emerging from our actions and habits. We will each reap what we sow, whether positive or negative, based on whether we are investing in spiritual or fleshly pursuits. Faithfulness may not always yield immediate results, but persistent, godly living promises that spiritual investments will yield an eternal, righteous harvest, even if unseen in the present.

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Bearing Burdens

October 20, 2024 • Devon Accardi • Galatians 6:1–5

This Sunday, Devon teaches from Galatians 6:1-5, looking at the importance of restoring others gently when they falter. He underscores that walking in step with the Holy Spirit is vital for every believer; spiritual restoration is delicate and requires careful handling by someone deeply connected to the Spirit. We are to bear each other's burdens, and walking with someone in need requires prayer, patience, and commitment.

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Walk By the Spirit

October 13, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 5:16–26

This Sunday, Greg teaches from Galatians 5:16-26. These verses discuss walking by the Spirit versus living by the flesh and confront legalism—the idea that following the law saves, rather than grace through faith. While salvation is instantaneous through faith, the Christian life is a long and challenging walk of sanctification, where the Spirit helps us resist the desires of the flesh. Walking by the Spirit involves repentance, pursuing obedience, and relying on Scripture and prayer, rather than simply focusing on personal spiritual experiences. We are to lead a life led by the Spirit, where true obedience and victory over sin come from dependence on God's grace and power rather than legalistic efforts.

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Free at Last

October 6, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 5:13–15

This Sunday, RD teaches from Galatians 5:13-15. In these verses Paul calls us as believers to live in the freedom Christ has given us. True freedom is not about doing whatever one wants, but about being freed from sin, death, and the law's condemnation to serve others in love. Living in this freedom involves dying to self and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus' grace frees us not only from the penalty of sin but also from its power and pressure, leading us to a life of love and service. We need to embrace our identity as sons and daughters of God, living out this freedom by following God's design and growing more into Christ's image.

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Faith Working Through Love

September 29, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 5:1–12

This Sunday, Greg looks at Galatians 5:1-12. In these verses, Paul addresses the issue of Jewish Christian teachers insisting that Gentile believers must follow the law of Moses in addition to faith in Christ for salvation. He argues that salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ alone, not by works of the law, as no one can be made righteous through their efforts. Paul emphasizes that Christ's death frees believers from the curse of the law, offering them a new life in freedom. As believers, we need to stand firm in this freedom and not submit again to the "yoke of slavery," symbolizing a return to the legalistic system of the law.

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Heirs to the Kingdom

September 22, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 4

This Sunday, Greg looks at Galatians 4:1-31, teaching that salvation cannot come from the law or ancestry but through faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that believers are now children and heirs of God's promise. Paul, in Galatians 4, compares the difference between living under the law as a slave and living in the freedom of faith as a child of God. Through Christ, Christians are no longer bound by sin or the elementary principles of the world but are freed to receive their inheritance in God's Kingdom.

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Jesus & Justice

September 15, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Micah 6:8

This Sunday, RD McClenagan finishes our series "Jesus and" by looking at scripture in both the Old and New Testaments that teach on Justice. Justice is a central theme throughout the Bible, and God commands His followers to care for the vulnerable. However, in today's cultural and religious contexts, justice is often marginalized or misunderstood. It is important to balance personal faith with public action; we need to be aware of the needs around us and respond with practical steps, whether through prayer, talent, or resources. The motivation for doing justice is not guilt but grace, as Christ has first shown mercy to us.

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Jesus & LGBTQ

September 8, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Romans 1:18–32, Ephesians 5:29–33

This Sunday, Greg Pinkner continues our series "Jesus &," using Romans 1 to discuss the topic of LGBTQ. Unlike some of the other issues addressed in this series, LGBTQ is clearly addressed in Scripture. Greg acknowledges that these topics are sensitive and central to the current culture war. As believers, we are called to approach these discussions with both grace and truth, reflecting the character of Christ. He warns against the theological mistake of focusing solely on God's love, which can distort a believer's understanding of suffering and God's ultimate purpose to glorify Himself. We are all born sinful and must repent. The glory of God is the foundation of creation and should guide our hearts and actions.

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By Grace

September 1, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ephesians 2:1–10

This Sunday, Gospel Sunday, Greg teaches from Ephesians 2:1-10, addressing that believers are no longer identified by their previous cultural or religious identities but as one in Christ. We all were spiritually dead in our sins and were living according to worldly desires. But our salvation has come through God's grace and mercy, not by our effort or merit, to demonstrate God's love even when we were "children of wrath." As believers, we need to live in obedience to God’s prepared works, reflecting the new life they have received in Christ.

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