This week, in Part 2 of The Spirit Led Life, we dive into to the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians and move over to John 15 to learn how to live a fruitful Christian life. Jesus speaks a parable about a vineyard to his disciples that includes the work of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.
Galatians: The Spirit Led Life • Part 1, 5:16-25, May 28, 2017
We have arrived at the pivotal point in Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia. He has defended the Gospel and assured them that their freedom, their salvation was and is the result of faith alone in Christ alone. Now, Paul points them to the one who led them to begin this new life, to help them grow in their faith—The Holy Spirit!
Galatians: The Law of Love, 5:7-15, May 21st, 2017
The apostle Paul has some encouraging words for his fellow Christians in Galatia. He reminds them that at one time they were running so well but something has happened. He encourages them to: Stay in the Race, Avoid Trip Ups and Serve to Win!
Galatians: Freedom Reigns, 5:1-6, May 14, 2017
Where did we ever get the idea that there's this concept we call freedom? Modern definitions point to either a freedom 'from' slavery, bondage or oppression or the freedom 'to do' what ever we want in life as long as it does no harm. Could there be something more to this?
Galatians: Good Things Come in Twos, 4:21-31, May 7, 2017
In this week's passage the apostle Paul leads us into some amazing biblical history, an allegorical interpretation and some personal and practical applications based on the lives of two mothers, two sons and the two covenants that they represent, pointing to two cities and two destinies.
Galatians: Together For The Gospel, 4:12-20, April 30, 2017
The apostle Paul continues his appeal to the disciples in Galatia to come back to the truth of the Gospel. In this unique passage we see the heart of this pastor, church planter as he makes his appeal personal and reveals for us the relationship between a pastor and the church.
Galatians: What Other gods? 4:8-11, April 23, 2017
The apostle Paul arrives at a point in his letter to the Gentile believers in Galatia where he needs to remind them of what they have been saved from. They were pagans. They worshipped gods that were not gods at all. Then they met Jesus. Paul's question? Why would you ever become slaves again to gods who are not gods at all?
Easter Sunday: God's Better Offer, John 20:1-18, April 16, 2017
On the first day of the week, 3 days after Jesus was crucified, the apostle John records the events of that Sunday morning. His testimony was that a woman, Mary Magdalene was the first person to see the resurrected Jesus. This fact is evidence that the story most be true. Listen for more!
Galatians: We Are All Sons of God, 4:1-7, April 9, 2017
The beginning of Chapter 4 marks the mid-way point of Paul's letter to the Galatians. In these 7 verses Paul reaches his theological climax proclaiming that as "one person in Christ" (3:28) we have been adopted into Sonship. But what does this all mean? Listen as we discover God's good and perfect plan for all of us, male and female in Christ Jesus, today and for eternity.
Galatians: God's Children Are One, 3:23-29, April 2, 2017
The apostle Paul concludes the first half of his dramatic letter to the Galatian churches. Chapter 3 has been a crescendo in the historical narrative that started with Abraham, through Moses, until Christ and then to us today. Listen as we discover our true oneness in Christ Jesus.
Galatians: Standing on The Promises of God 3:15-22, March 26, 2017
The apostle Paul continues in his letter to the Galatian churches to make his case for the one true Gospel of faith alone in Jesus Christ. He's arrived at a crucial point where he senses to obvious questions and objections to the gospel of faith alone for salvation versus the law.
Finding a Good Church, Various Scripture, March 19, 2017
Pastor Tim Unruh joins us with a message about the church: Finding a Good Church. Listen as Tim expounds from Scripture and shares some of his insights from over 25 years in pastoral ministry about the marks of a good church.
Galatians: No More Curses, 3:10-14, March 12, 2017
One of the more challenging passages in the letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul explains why we need the cross, what really happened at the cross and how then we should respond. Join us as we go deeper into the most important event in history and for every human being.
Galatians: Faith & Blessings For All, 3:6-9, March 5, 2017
As the apostle Paul is writing his letter to the churches in Galatia, it appears the Holy Spirit stops him midstream providing him with a picture of the gospel at work before Jesus is even born. Way before. Listen as we hear the story of Father Abraham and his journey to faith.
Galatians: By Faith Alone, 3:1-5, February 26, 2017
Chapter 3 opens with some very harsh words from the apostle Paul to those in the churches of Galatia. Why would he write such a harsh word to them? How would they take it? Listen as we hear the apostle point them and us backward and then forward for the answers!
Galatians: Dying to Live, 2:15-21, Feb. 19, 2017
The apostle Paul continues to call out Peter for his hypocritical actions and for being out of step with the Gospel. In this passage he reminds Peter and us about the one thing that we all need to have a right relationship with God—Righteousness!
Galatians: Walking The Gospel Line, 2:11-16, February 12, 2017
Two pillars of the early Christian church have a very public confrontation. So much is at stake that one apostle has to confront another over his actions and hypocrisy. Once again, the truth of the Gospel is on the line. Listen as we discover why walking in step with the Gospel, with Jesus is so important to our faith, life and future.
Galatians: Truth or Consequences 2:1-10, January 29, 2017
The apostle Paul heads off to Jerusalem with Barnabas and Titus to solve a first century question that has the potential to divide the young church forever. It's a big deal. The very truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is at stake and it must be dealt with. The unity of the church must be preserved. Listen as we discover how relevant this is for the church and our world today!
Galatians: A Testimony of God's Good Grace 1:13-24, January 22, 2017
The apostle Paul was a man humbled by God's good grace. His dramatic about face from a life dedicated to religious self-righteousness and destroying the church is one of the greatest testimonies of God's grace. The gospel comes alive as he shares his testimony in this passage.
Galatians: No Other Gospel! 1:6-12, January 15, 2017
The apostle Paul dives right in to his letter without his usual kind salutations with the words, "I am astonished!" He's not only angry at the false teachers who have come into the churches in Galatia, he's very disappointed with the Christians in the churches. Listen as we learn why the apostle was so concerned.