Galatians 3:23-29

Galatians 3:15-22

Galatians 3:10-14

Galatians 3:1-9

How can anyone be right before a holy God? In this message from Galatians 2:15–21, Pastor Kevin unpacks the heart of the gospel: we are justified—not by works of the law, not by striving, not by religious effort—but through faith in Christ alone. With clarity and conviction, this sermon explores what it means to live by faith, be united with Christ, and receive God’s grace as a gift, not a reward.

Sermon by Kevin MacLean

Why are you here—at this moment in history? In Galatians 2:1–10, we see the Apostle Paul recount a crucial moment when the gospel message was under threat from distortion. Paul’s bold stand alongside Titus and Barnabas helped preserve the truth of salvation through Christ alone, without added requirements or cultural barriers.

This sermon explores how God has placed each of us in our own time and place with purpose. Just as Paul was called to defend the gospel in his day, we are called to do the same—humbly, clearly, and with conviction. The unity we share as believers comes through one message, one Savior, and one Spirit who holds the Church together across every generation.

In this second week of our Galatians series, Pastor Kevin walks us through Paul’s powerful testimony and the unmistakable evidence that the gospel is not man’s invention—but God’s grace revealed through Jesus Christ. From persecutor to preacher, Paul’s story is not a self-centered autobiography, but a Christ-centered witness to the transforming power of the gospel.

As we study Galatians 1:11–24, we see three compelling proofs: Paul’s past, his dramatic conversion, and his public witness—all pointing to the divine origin of the message he now proclaims. Whether you’re new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this passage reminds us that salvation is a work of God’s grace, not human merit.

This week, we launch our journey through the book of Galatians—a passionate, pastoral, and theologically rich letter from the Apostle Paul that centers on one truth: There is only one gospel. In this introduction, Pastor Kevin unpacks Paul’s urgency in calling believers back to grace through faith in Christ alone, warning against counterfeit gospels that add or subtract from the finished work of Jesus.

Whether you’re new to Galatians or revisiting it, this message lays the foundation for understanding the heart of Christianity: salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone—for the glory of God alone.

Mark Schmitke joins us for this sermon.