How Can I Win The War?
Galatians 5:19-26
Many years ago there was a missionary who was moved by God to share the Gospel with a group of Native-Americans on a reservation that was close by. The missionary prayed and prayed and over the course of time the Lord opened a door for him to befriend the Chief of the tribe. As the [...]
The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross
Galatians 6:11-18
I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! 12Those who want to make a good [...]
Never Give Up Doing Good!
Galatians 6:9-10
It had been thirty years since the young man had set out on his journey to Damascus to arrest Christians. He was focused. As he packed his bags and locked the door behind him, he turned to Damascus and set his course. He left Jerusalem with legal documents in hand and he rehearsed in his [...]
Lesson In Reaping and Sowing
Galatians 6:7-10
We live in a fantastic universe. Our planet, a tiny speck in this vast universe, is filled with illustration after illustration of the mind boggling order and design that God has written into every fiber of His creation. For example, have you ever thought about the changing of the seasons that we experience here in [...]
Mending Broken Lives
Galatians 6:1-5
Brokenness is a best seller in our society. The moral failures and sins of those around us are consumed by us like Gatorade on a hot August afternoon on the practice field. The demise of the lives of people like homemaking mogul Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” James Brown, the “Godfather of [...]
Step By Step
Galatians 5:16-26
The Church in Galatiawas made up of an interesting group of people. Paul had visited the area and established churches in what many believe was the southern part of the region. Sometime after his second visit Paul wrote a letter to the believers because of concerns he had for the faith of those he had [...]
Freed To Serve
Galatians 5:13-15
It is time that we get back to our old friend, the book of Galatians, and pray that we might glean from this powerful little book the lessons the Lord has for us this morning. We’ve taken a four week break from our study of Galatians as we journeyed through the Christmas season with the [...]
When Christ Can’t Help You
Galatians 5:1-12
When is Christ unable to help us? Could there ever be a time, a situation that might arise in our lives when Christ would be unable to help us? That sounds like a preposterous question. After all, we have been taught that Jesus is able, that He is capable of providing for us everything we [...]
Free From What?
Galatians 5:1
1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.(Galatians 5:1 NIV) These are Paul’s provocative words. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” My question this morning is, “Free from what?” If you were to [...]
Are You Ishmael or Isaac?
Galatians 4:21-31
In the west Texas town of Plainview there was a farmer whose heartbeat in life was farming the land. Irv Malone was the son of a farmer, whose father was the son of a farmer. For Irv it was more than following in dad’s footsteps – it was in his blood. Wobbly calves brought a [...]
Until Christ Is Formed In You
Galatians 4:12-20
What makes a great leader? Is it dedication? How about genius? Maybe it is the ability to consistently rise to the occasion and not melt under pressure? Is it the ability to understand the situation, harness all available resources, and inspire the masses to move in the same direction in order to accomplish a common [...]
At The Right Time…
Time. Just the mention of the word stirs all kinds of thoughts and emotions within those who are keeping an eye on the clock. The measurement of time takes place in every arena of life. Sometimes time flies. Sometimes, time stands still, as if the hands on the clock are frozen in place and the [...]
Before and After
Galatians 3:23-2
We’ve all seen the ads. The smiling models, supposedly real people just like you and me, tell their tales of what a louse and loser they were before they enrolled in the program. After just three weeks…”I lost ten pounds, I made a million dollars, I found the woman of my dreams, I…” you know [...]
Broken and Blessed!
Galatians 3:15-22
Our experiences shape us. For most of us, “experiences” rather than “truth” carry more weight in defining our understanding of life than anything else. We arrive at the conclusion that what we experience, through our eyes, is truth. As a result of this way of thinking we can end up enslaved and led around by [...]
All or Nothing
Galatians 3:6-14
Abraham and Sarah had been blessed. They had experienced many years of marital camaraderie and intimacy, enjoyed a full life with many wonderful memories, and were looking forward to their retirement years. Just as they were making plans to sleep late during the week, go fishing on the weekends, and do some traveling — God [...]
Use Your Head!
Galatians 3:1-5
Mike was heading off to college. He had spent the last 18 years of his life with those who had loved him most, but now he was packing up, pulling out, and staking a claim on a new life of his own. When Mike arrived at the University he completed all of the paper work, [...]
Works of Death or Lives of Faith
Galatians 2:15-21
Outside of the village was a spring with crystal clean looking water bubbling up and spilling over into a steam that rushed through the forest, around boulders, and swallowed up fallen trees. All of those who walked through the forest to make their way to neighbor’s huts or to forage for food knew about the [...]
Standing Alone
Galatians 2:11-14
She was fourteen. You all know the rocky terrain of being fourteen. It is mountainous and wooded and hard to find your way. It’s the place between childhood and adulthood. Not old enough to drive a car, but too old to look cool riding a bicycle. Too young to be out on your own, but [...]
Christ Alone
Galatians 2:1-10
It was just one week ago. Connie and I were out in the backyard working when Annie came out to tell us that someone was at the front door. I left my work and opened the front door to greet two young guys who were dressed like corporate executives in white shirts and ties. They [...]
Unity in Diversity
Galatians 2:1-10
The Body of Christ is as diverse as the snowflakes that fall on the Colorado Mountains. In every corner of the globe you will find those who bow their knee to the King of all kings. When Christians gather across the planet you will find Chinese Christians singing their favorite hymns in the Mandarin language. [...]
I Want You To Know…
Galatians 1:11-24
Our society has perfected the art of destroying people’s character, questioning their intentions, and planting seeds of doubt in the minds of inquiring minds. We see it everyday. Someone rises to fame, the adoring crowds stand and applaud their latest accomplishment, and everyone wants to know every detail of their daily life. After we tire [...]
Validation of the Transformation!
Galatians 1:11-24
This past week I have been studying our Scripture for this morning found in Galatians 1:11-24. You can sum up Paul’s intent with one simple sentence: Paul was defending the fact that he had received his message of salvation by grace through faith from God and not from any man.