This morning as we look at Paul’s formation we will discover spiritual principals that should also guide our formation such as not compromising truth, working together, and kindness . . . I. Do Not Compromise  v.1-5 – It was 14 years before Paul returned to Jerusalem – He learned to do ministry during this time with Barnabas by his side – Discipleship – When Paul returns he brings both Barnabas and Titus – Team ministry… Continue reading

This morning as we look at Paul’s story we will see his encounter, calling, and impact . . . I. Paul’s Encounter  v.11-12 – Paul was fighting false information being spread about Him, being a false apostle because he had not spent time with Jesus – Paul responds by telling his story about how he came to know the gospel of Jesus Christ    * He did not get it from man – No person told… Continue reading

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This morning as we begin our study thru Galatians this introduction will include a background sketch, a look at the writer, and greetings from the author . . . I. Background –  Paul traveled thru Galatia on his second missionary journey (Acts 16:6) –  While he was there he got sick which delayed him –  He preached his sermon Christ Crucified (ch 3) and from this sermon several churches were planted – The people were… Continue reading

This morning as we will look at the simplicity of the Christian life we will see the work of the Father, abiding in Christ, and the results of abiding . . . I. The Work of the Father  v.1-3 – John begins this chapter by giving us some definitions:    * Jesus is the vine    * The Father is the vinedresser – Present working the vineyard    * And branches – Us – There… Continue reading

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This morning we are talking about who the law is for, what it does, and where it leads . . . I. Who is the Law for? – When we approach the law it’s important that we understand who its for – Read 1 Timothy 1:8-11 – From this passage we learn that the law is not for believers, it is for unbelievers. How do we know that?:    * We are told it’s… Continue reading

This morning we are talking about moving from legalism to the grace life by defining legalism, exploring our relationships, and discovering spiritual growth . . . I. Legalism – Legalism ties personal effort to spiritual progress and experiencing God’s blessings – It grew out of the law    * Exodus 19:5 – Obedience required for a relationship    * Deuteronomy 28:1 – Blessings found because of diligent obedience    * Deuteronomy 28:15 – Disobedience equaled… Continue reading

This morning we are talking about overcoming sin – The Battlefield & The victory by, identifying the battlefield, learning how to walk victoriously, and by identifying our focus. . . I. The Battlefield  2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – The battlefield is where we engage the enemy – Our battlefield is our mind – Read 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – The war we are fighting happens in our mind – Our war isn’t won thru fleshly means –… Continue reading