God Centered Life

The selfie… a photo, or a hint at one of the challenges of maintaining a vibrant church community? The Apostle Paul sets an agenda for a grace-filled church, and we’ll explore that agenda in this study.

Galatians 6:1-5

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We evaluate peoples’ character in numerous ways. One factor with strong influence is whether or not an individual follows through on promises made. If someone says they’re going to provide, and then fails to provide, our opinion of them is affected. Today’s study explores the danger of that skepticism leaking into our spiritual life.

Galatians 5:19-26

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On stage versus backstage… You’ve probably experienced it. Someone says one thing, but once the spotlight is turned off, that person is completely different. Our study today helps us check out our walk to make sure it’s genuine.

Galatians 5:19-26

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“I see you have a lot of electrical outlets in your house, but nothing is plugged into them.” “Oh, yeah, well… I don’t understand electricity so I figure it’s best not to use it.” Calling that interaction “odd” would be an understatement. But do we do that very thing with the Holy Spirit? We’ll explore that question today.

Galatians 5:16-18

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“It all worked out for the good.” You’ve heard that, right? A guaranteed outcome? Not by a long shot. But, with God, there is always the possibility of the worst pain being used for good. Our study will explore this possibility.

Judges 15:1-20

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Your assignment: describe oxygen. What color is it? What’s its shape? What does it remind you of? An odd assignment, right? Easier just to move on? Similar to if you were asked to describe the Holy Spirit? The Apostle Paul wants to make sure we don’t just move on when it comes to the Spirit, and provides an analogy that we’ll look at in this study.

Galatians 5:16-18

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Ever hear of fake freedom? Perhaps you can bring to mind a personal experience with “freedom” that really wasn’t free. Our study of Galatians continues with Paul continuing to exhort us to understand real freedom.

Galatians 5:13-15

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Set it free! If you’re referring to water, and you take the container holding that water and tip it over, you’ve set the water “free,” if you will. The problem is, that water has far less usefulness spilled out on the ground than contained and accessible for cleaning, drinking, or a myriad of other purposes. What does it mean to be “free” in a Gospel sense and how does that relate to service? We’re exploring those questions in this study.

Galatians 5:13-15

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Paul tells Timothy to correct others with gentleness. And yet in this passage, Paul demonstrates a bit more of a punch in his rebukes. What’s the balance, and what's the admonition to us? We’ll explore those questions today.

Galatians 5:7-12

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Boldness versus loving our neighbor. We’re heading into a passage where Paul demonstrates the use of such powerful language that some question if he even said what’s found here. What does this passage have to say regarding political correctness in our society? We’ll look at language, love, and truth in this study.

Galatians 5:7-12

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