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As we've worked our way through Galations, we've learned that we are set free by Christ alone - not by anything we've done. Now we have to ask the next question: How do we live free? How do we live without the rules and masters of Slaveland? This morning we'll start to look at some of the guidelines Paul give us for living as free people.Support the show

Galatians 4:21-31What makes someone a Christian? Is it a political position? A set of values? Going to church? This morning we’ll see what Paul has to say about what makes someone a ChristianSupport the show

Why did Jesus come? How did he accomplish his mission? In our text, Jesus encounters a chief sinner, Zacchaeus. Lets explore together what Jesus teachs us in this life-altering encounter.Support the show

Galatians 4:8-20 What does a good leader look like? More specifically, what does a good Christian leader look like? Given some of the scandals in churches today, it’s important that we think about what it means to be a leader in our churches and in our families. In the passage we’re going to look at this morning Paul is going to remind us that Christian leadership is always servant leadership.Support the show

When we put our faith in Jesus we enter into a whole new world - a world where we have rights and privileges and freedom. That’s great but its also a little scary. This morning we’ll begin to think about how live as Sons and Daughters of God.Support the show

As we've gone through the first half of Galatians, we've noticed that the Apostle Paul has had some harsh words and descriptions for the Law that the Jews cherished and followed. Paul even went so far as to say that those who were following the Law were under a curse! If that's true, that following God's Law can put us under a curse, then the question needs to be asked...Why did God give us the law in the first place?Support the show

We believe that Jesus brings life and hope and peace. He brings the forgiveness of our sins and strength for us to live by. This morning we’ll see that we must not let anything, even God’s word, keep us from Jesus.Text: Galatians 3:10-18Message by Pastor Ron KoolSupport the show

Galatians 3:1-9We live in a time when the church and our human society is under the attacks of the enemy. The devil is trying to fool us. He is trying to bewitch us to believe that Christianity is just like any other religion: you work hard and you get saved. Satan wants to add anything to our salvation by “faith alone:” justice works, philanthropic works, or moral works. After establishing his credentials as an apostle in the first two chapters, Paul is moving in chapter 3 and 4 to the doctrinal section. Let us join Paul and dig into this important section on false teaching. Support the show

Paul has been making it clear to the Galatians that we are saved y grace alone. It's not what we've done that saves us - It's Jesus alone. Now Paul is going to start to deal with the objections - and there are some good ones. This morning we'll look at the question of whether being saved by grace alone means that we can sin all we want.Support the show

Galatians 2:11-16One time in Antioch Paul got right tin Peter's face and chewed him out. Paul was sure of one thing: Peter needed to be straightened out! And Paul didn't back down. So what had Peter done that was so terrible? What made Paul confront him in front of everyone else? This morning we'll take a look at one of the biggest fights between church leaders that the Bible tell us about. Support the show

Galatians 1:10 – 2:10Preachers want us to believe what they say. They want us to trust them? But how do we know what a trustworthy preacher looks like? What does a trustworthy preacher do? This morning we’ll take a look as Paul tells us why the Galatians should trust him when he tells them that his gospel is the right gospel.Support the show

This morning we're going to begin a study of one of Paul's letters - the letter to the Galatians. This is one of Paul's most passionate letters - he's actually pretty angry as he writes it! We'll begin by trying to figure out what the problem was - why did Paul write this letter?Support the show

We arguably live in a secular age, a period of time we might call "the Babylonian Captivity of the Church." The society we live in is as odds with God's Word. It can't stand to hear Christians like us believe in "The Truth," in claiming that only through Jesus we have "The Way" to God. Our culture constantly claims we have to bow down and tolerate and affirm that all ways to God are valid ways. This Sunday we will explore how Daniel experienced the same challenge. How shall we then live in exile?Support the show

As Christians, often we ponder the question, "what is the most important thing to do as a Christian?" There are so many spoken and sometimes unspoken rules to following Jesus. What was Jesus's answer to this question and how does it affect the way we live our lives as followers of Jesus today?Support the show

As summer approaches, many of us will begin to spend more time outdoors. One of the things that means is that we'll see more animals, from ants to zebras. The Bible tells us that we can learn some very important life lessons from these animals. Join us this Sunday as we look at what a wise guy by the name of Agur tells us we can learn from four little animals.Support the show

Your friend asks you, "What shall I pray for you?" What would you say? furthermore, when you pray for others, what do you want God to do for them? Paul is praying for you and for me in this text. What do you think Paul is asking God on your behalf? Or, what would you tell Paul to mention in his prayers for you? This morning we'll explore Paul's prayer for us. It's a famous prayer regarding how wide, long, high and deep Christ's love is for us!Support the show

Text: John 21:1-4We all have times when we're not sure what to do. Should we jump in with both feet? Or should we look before we leap? Sometimes we have that as followers of Jesus - we're just not sure what we should be doing. This morning we'll see how Jesus helps His disciples get going again.Support the show

John 20:24-29The Bible calls us to believe in Jesus. But the Bible also recognizes that believing in Jesus doesn’t come the same way for all of us. This Sunday we’ll look at five different responses to the amazing news that Jesus rose from the dead.Support the show

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John 15. We live today by connecting to and remaining in and with Christ. Jesus continues to give us life and strength. Our goal is to bear fruit.Support the show