Last week, our message title was: Recognize Your Freedom in Christ. The freedom that Christ has provided is great, but sometimes, we take this liberty to extremes and go in our own direction. Even knowing right from wrong, at times, we trust in ourselves or others over God.

Today, we will look at the idea of the Holy Spirit being Better Than GPS. It is so easy to put our trust in someone or something to lead us, but if that something or someone is corrupt, we will be led astray. May we always seek to be led by the incorruptible One: the Holy Spirit!

Our message for today is titled: “Better Than GPS”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:15, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:19, 1 John 4:4, Romans 6:6, Romans 2:14-15, 1 John 3:15, James 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Jeremiah 17:9, John 15:8, Romans 5:8, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:6, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 2:1-4, John 14:6

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last week, we looked at the question: Who’s Child are You? We saw the Historical Background, the Divine Meaning, and then looked at a Personal Application to Galatians 4:21-31. We learned that we are a child of the free woman and co-heirs with Christ. Today, we will look at the idea of recognizing your freedom in Christ. If you only get one thing from the message today, I pray that it is this: Christ didn’t set us free to do what we want, He set us free from doing what we want!

Our message for today is titled: “Recognize Your Freedom in Christ”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Supporting Texts: John 19:28-30, Ephesians 4:14, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 7:18, Romans 5:8, James 1:14-15

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last week, we looked at: Having a True Concern for the Church. Paul gave himself to convert, educate, and encourage the church, and his passion for the things of God is easily recognizable. May we have the zeal that Paul had for the church in our day.

Today, we will see Paul use two women and their two sons, in a somewhat convoluted way, to make his point: Justification only comes by grace alone through faith alone, not by works.

Our message for today is titled: “Who’s Child are You?”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:20, Genesis 16:1-2, Ephesians 4:14, Genesis 21:1-2, Genesis 21:14, Genesis 17:20-21, Philippians 3:20, Hebrews 12:22, Isaiah 54:5, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 7:21-23

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last week, we looked at the idea that: We are Heirs, co-heirs with Christ. It is encouraging to understand that we have the power of the Holy Spirit to be mature in our faith. Adult Christ-followers clothed in Christ and placed where we are to share the Gospel. What a novel idea that we can experience part of our inheritance each day as we fellowship with the Holy Spirit.

Today, we will see Paul change gears from his carefully crafted argument for justification by faith to a compassionate plea for the Galatians to return to the Truth of the Gospel.

Our message for today is titled: “Having a True Concern for the Church”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 8:3, Galatians 3:1, Colossians 2:16-17, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 7:6, Acts 16:6, Acts 14:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:14-15, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 13:14, Galatians 1:6

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

• How do you define “wasted effort?”

• Explain what Jesus is saying in Matthew 7:6.

• Are you afraid, at times, to seek reconciliation with people who have sinned? Explain.

• Is the truth more important than friendships? Explain.

• Why is it hard for someone to be zealous for the things of God in our day?

Last week, we looked at The Beauty of Knowing that We Aren’t Good Enough to fellowship with God. We saw that the Law made this fact evident, but the Promise of God shows that He desires us anyway. We serve a gracious and merciful God!

Today, we will take a look at the idea of being heirs and co-heirs with Christ. Hopefully, we will see from God’s Word that being co-heirs with Christ gives us the opportunity to live as adult sons and daughters now. We should easily be identified as Christ-followers by being clothed with Christ at all times.

Our message for today is titled: “We are Heirs”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 3:26 - 4:7

Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:13-14, John 3:18, Matthew 25:41&46, Galatians 2:21, Isaiah 64:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Romans 8:9, Colossians 2:8, Romans 6:1-2, John 16:28, Isaiah 7:14, Deuteronomy 21:17, Colossians 1:15, Hebrews 1:2, 1 Peter 1:3-5

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

• Would you go to a funeral wearing a bathing suit? Explain.

• Why is it important that those around us see us clothed in Christ?

• Explain the difference between a child and a son in the context of the Book of Galatians.

• Are you a child or a son? Explain.

• Do average churchgoers view their earthly inheritance and their heavenly inheritance the same way? Explain.

Two weeks ago, we looked at the question: Are You Really Free? The idea of being free from the false teaching of being right with God by our works was the focus, but we also looked at the struggle many face today: being free from the grip of sin. We learned that true freedom only comes through faith in Christ. My prayer is, that we all can answer a resounding “Yes!” to this question.

Today, we will continue to look at Galatians 3 as Paul expounds on the Law and the Promise. Some of you may not like the sermon title, but to be saved, we must understand that we need a Savior. In and of ourselves, we are not “good enough.” We cannot keep the whole Law, therefore, we are guilty of breaking it all. James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Our message for today is titled: “The Beauty in Knowing that We Aren’t Good Enough”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Supporting Texts: Romans 5:20-21, Galatians 6:1, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 15:18, Genesis 12:2-3, Numbers 23:19, Romans 7:7, 1 Timothy 2:5, Exodus 20:20, Romans 3:20, 2 Corinthians 5:18, Romans 4:3, Romans 7:6, Colossians 2:13-14, Matthew 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last week, we spent time talking about “Unity in the Church.” It is easy to allow our desires to trump the church’s overall needs.

Most of our time was spent looking at the idea of holding each other accountable. When we “all” seek the betterment of the church as a whole, we will be okay with the idea of accountability even if we are the ones being held accountable.

Today, we will talk about Freedom. The problem that most Christ-followers struggle with today is not addressed in this Passage. The Galatians were being enticed back to a works-based theology, but most of us struggle with the idea of being free from the grip of sin. I pray that we all would understand the power of the Holy Spirit Who dwells within us.

Our message for today is titled: “Are You Really Free”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 29:13, Romans 6:14-15, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 1:18, Genesis 15:6, James 2:23, 1 John 2:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 8:56, Genesis 12:3, Joshua 24:2, Romans 10:17, Philippians 3:9, James 2:10, Romans 3:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 5:17, Ephesians 1:13-14

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last week, we looked at Unity in the Church, Is this Possible? We know that Jesus said that “with God, all things are possible” in Matthew 19:26, but often, we try to do things ourselves. When all of the church submits to Christ as their Head, there will be Unity.

Today, we will deal with a subject that seems on the surface to be diametrically opposed to Unity. I know that today’s message is an uncomfortable and potentially unwanted one. Even though all of us want others to be held accountable for their actions, not many want to be held accountable themselves. Take time this week to ponder 1 Corinthians 5:1-7.

Our message for today is titled: “Accountability to Build Up, Not Tear Down”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Supporting Texts: Acts 10:13, James 2:9, Galatians 1:10, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 6:23, Acts 15:10, Romans 3:20, Romans 4:8, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23, Matthew 7:5, Romans 11:6, Hebrews 10:26, Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 15:5

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

Last week, we talked about Answering God’s Call in our life. His call is two-fold. First, He calls us to salvation. Second, He calls us to do something with this life-saving Gospel. God enables us to serve Him by sharing this Gospel with those around us. He also gives us the ability to live this Gospel out every day of our life.

This week, we will shift gears slightly to talk about unity in the church. With all of the different denominations and the countless church splits that we have, one may think that unity is an impossible goal to aim for. May we understand what Jesus says in Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Our message for today is titled: “Unity in the Church...Is this Possible?”

Our points will be: Unity in the Church is Only Possible if:

Main Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Supporting Texts: Acts 15:12, Acts 15:5, John 8:36, John 17:17, 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 15:10-11, Hebrews 13:8, James 1:17, Galatians 1:6-7, Isaiah 6:8, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Acts 9:36, James 2:15-17, Romans 12:13, 1 John 3:17

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions:

We have a great promise through the True Gospel of Jesus Christ. May we never be enticed by a silly substitute. Last week, our sermon title was “No Other Gospel.” The church would be stronger and more effective if we were as zealous about the Good News as Paul was.

This week, we will take a look at “Answering God’s Call” on our life. Yes, God calls us to receive the Free Gift of salvation which is the Gospel that we have been talking about, but God’s calling encompasses what we do with the Gospel as well. May we be encouraged by the Text as we study.

Our message for today is titled: “Answering God’s Call”

Our points will be:

Main Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Supporting Texts: Mark 7:5-8, Philippians 3:2-9, Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18-19, 2 Corinthians 11:23-29, 2 Timothy 3:12, Galatians 2:9

Diving Deeper. After listening to today's message, consider asking yourself the following questions: