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“Two Distinct Paths” Galatians 5:13-26
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“Two Distinct Paths” Galatians 5:13-26
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Choices and decisions are a part of everyday life. Some choices have no long-term effect, but others do. Matthew 7:13-14
We choose between TWO DISTINCT PATHS. Choose wisely!
- Our _______________ With People Is a Major Concern of God.
- not _____________ for the man to be alone… Genesis 2:18
- … the last ________ address how we treat people.
- V.13 = _________________ command to LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
- ____________ actions … must be avoided. V.15, 26
- We’re not to be immature _________________.
- God _____________ Us to Practice Certain Activities. V. 19-21
- IMMORALITY – Genesis 19; Revelation 21:8
- I________________
- SENSUALITY/ LICENTIOUSNESS/ LACIVIOUSNESS/ INDECENCY
- I________________ E.
- SORCERY – Exodus 7:11, 22; Isaiah 47:9, 12 link it directly to W__________________.
- ENMITY G. S______________
- JEALOUSY (negative):
- OUTBURSTS OF A________
- DISPUTES, DISSENSIONS OR FACTIONS
- E________
- DRUNKENNESS
- CAROUSING
- AND THINGS L____ T________
- God E_________ Us to Practice Beneficial Activities. (5:22-25)
- L______
- JOY
- P________
- PATIENCE
- K____________
- GOODNESS
- F_______________
- GENTLENESS
- S_______-C_______________
“Don’t Surrender Your Freedom” Galatians 4:6 – 5:15
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“Don’t Surrender Your Freedom” Galatians 4:6 – 5:15
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Christ Jesus has come to lead Christians to the promised New Heavens and New Earth to live with God.
Paul warns: Don’t Surrender Your Freedom!
- ______________ Firm In the Freedom of Christ. (5:1)
- 4:4-5 = God gave His Son to _______________ you.
- 4:6 = God gave His __________ to help you.
- 4:7 = God converted you … to become His __________ .
- 4:9 = You are now _____________ by God.
- 4:21-31 = God preserved an _____________ for us to see His love.
- Don’t ________ _________ God’s Grace.
- Beware of ____________________ returning to old ways. John 14:6
- Follow Jesus; God will ________ you. John 12:26
- Salvation does not come by our claim, but by our ________________. Matthew 7:17-24; 25:31-46
- Heed the ___________ of Hebrews 2:1-3; 3:6, 12-14; 4:1, 6, 11
- Jesus calls for __________________ in the church. Revelation 2:1-5; 3:14-16
- FREEDOM IN CHRIST IS REVEALED THROUGH __________ SERVICE.
- Mark 10:45 – Jesus came to serve as our example.
- I John 4:7-11 – Sacrifice is our Banner.
- ___________ loving each other. John 15:9-17
- Love is God’s _____________ principle and expectation. Leviticus 19:18
“God’s Perfect Timing” Galatians 4:4-5
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“God’s Perfect Timing” Galatians 4:4-5
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The Lord God’s involvement in all aspects of the world has been active in the past, the present, and will continue in the future. Our challenge: Will I be a rebellious or a willing servant in God’s Perfect Timing?
- Perfect Timing is Part of God’s _______________.
- God was conscious of the _______________ of time. Psalm 90:4 II Peter 3:8
- God would have to know __________ of time of needs. Acts 2:23-24.
- Christ’s coming was no __________ or coincidence. I Peter 1:20-21
- Emmanuel came in fulfillment of every _____________ of the Messiah. ____ specific different prophecies of the Old Testament.
- God’s Timing is ___________ Throughout the Old Testament.
- The order of the Genesis creation –
- God’s test of Abraham’s ________ Genesis 22:13
- Genesis 24 Finding a _______ for Isaac.
- Genesis 15:13-14 Enslavement of Abraham’s ___________
- God repeatedly declares His sovereignty and __________________ II Chronicles 16:9 Job 40-41 Job 42:1
- God’s Timing is __________ Today, if You Would See It.
- Psalm 7:9-11 Psalm 33:13-22
- Our Heavenly Father is ___________ in every person’s life. Matthew 6:6, 8
- Matthew 10:29-33
- The Victory of Jesus over _____________ Matthew 11:28-30
JESUS IS COMING BACK. ARE YOU READY?
” THE “IN” CROWD ” Galatians 3:23-29
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” THE “IN” CROWD ” Galatians 3:23-29
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Sermon Notes: THE “IN” CROWD Galatians 3:23-29 Oct 11, 2020
God views humanity as dwelling in two crowds. All are automatically members of the first crowd. But God has provided a way for us to escape to the second crowd. Which crowd are you in?
Romans 12:2
We are to be the ____________ in a world filled with ____________.
Galatians contrasts the two groups: (list of ten)
3:23 In Custody Under Law 3:26 In Christ Through Faith
- THOSE IN __________________:
- … never considered ourselves to be _________________
- Warning (Joshua 24): servant of ________ gods or of the Living God.
- We can only serve _____ master. Matthew 6:24
- We are slaves of one of two things: Romans 6:17-19.
- Galatians 3:22; Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23
- People are ____________ to various laws, mostly man-made. Living by rules DOES NOT ____________us from disobedience against God.
- THOSE IN ________________:
- Membership requires __________ in the Lordship of Jesus.
- ______________ the message of I Corinthians 15:1-8
- Vs. 27 Those in Christ have been ______________ into Christ… based upon our faith in Christ, our resolve to repent from sin, our commitment to proclaim Christ in testimony and action.
- Vs. 27 _____________ in Christ
- Jesus invites _______________.
Which crowd are you IN?
“THE PROMISED SEED” Galatians 3:15-22
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“THE PROMISED SEED” Galatians 3:15-22
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Sermon Notes: “THE PROMISED SEED” Galatians 3:15-22 Oct 4, 2020
What do we place our faith in? Our faith must be in the PROMISED SEED.
- God made an unchanging PROMISE to Abraham … Genesis 22:18; God had discussed this “seed” earlier, Genesis 13:15; 15:5
- Abraham … understood the word “SEED” in the general sense – Abraham fathered SEVERAL children: Genesis 16-25
- God developed the nation of Israel in Egypt. Gen.37-Ex.4
- … spoken of BEFORE God promised Abraham.
- Genesis 3 … the FALL of Adam & Eve into sin…, the curse upon the serpent (vs. 15)
- … “her seed” = a MIRACLE, Genesis 38:9
- … prophesy reveals the SEED to be a MAN.
- … 1000 years later through Ethan. Psalm 89:3-4
- God KEPT His Promise … sent the Seed.
- 16 & 22 … the Seed Is JESUS CHRIST.
- Matthew & Luke record the fulfillment of the prophecies…
- God chose a VIRGIN teenager …
- Gabriel prepared her for t/ miraculous birth…
- Gabriel prepared JOSEPH … to raise this child.
- This baby was miraculously made by God and was God.
- John presents Jesus as the WORD of God (Jn. 1:1-14)
- The Sower and the Soils (Mat.13; Mk. 4; Lk. 8). The GOOD SEED is the word of God = Jesus. Jesus is the Seed of God and He Has Come.
- What Are You DOING WITH God’s Promised Seed?
- Mark 4:1-20; … the varying degrees of RECEPTIVENESS.
- God’s blessings come through the Seed, JESUS CHRIST. Galatians 5:22, 26-29
Seed will do nothing if it is not spread to the soil.
God gave us the Seed. Increase in sharing Him with others.
“THE PEOPLE OF FAITH” Galatians 3:1-14
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“THE PEOPLE OF FAITH” Galatians 3:1-14
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Sermon Notes: THE PEOPLE OF FAITH Galatians 3:1-14 Sept 27, 2020
We are invited by God to become THE PEOPLE OF FAITH, who put their trust and belief in Jesus Christ and His promises.
- Abraham’s Belief was Reckoned as _____________ (vrs. 6)
- Hebrews 11:1,6
- This faith ________ logic, reason, comfort and experience.
- ______________had this type of faith: Genesis 11
- Genesis 15:6
- … not perfect, but he kept _________ to God.
- … considered as righteous ______ before the Law.
- … God’s Conduit for a __________ upon all humanity. (vs.8)
- V7 All believers in God become ___________ of Abraham. Vs. 26-28 not just on , … on people outside his family, … women and children, … every classification
- Promise of a _____________________ through Abraham. (Genesis 12:3) 1. 25 years before Isaac’s birth. 2. a major building block of the hope of Israel. 3. Isaac faith was like his father’s.
- v8 God was the first ________________.
- a ________________ to all passed through 20 centuries ( John 1:14)
- Jesus made many promises and _________________ to all. (John 3:16 Matthew 11:28-30, John 11:25, John 14:6)
- Physical fulfillment of Abraham’s blessing has come: Jesus.
- Abraham’s Belief is God’s Conduit for us to receive the Promise of the ______ _____________ and His Power. (vs. 13-14)
- God used Abraham’s faith as a conduit to the __________________
- . Through belief in Jesus, we have no left. Verse 13;
- blessing didn’t stop with Jesus … includes His
- John 14:16-17
- Promise of the _________________-not the first time He was mentioned. Genesis 1:2, 26 II Peter 1:21 (Exodus 31:1-6)
- … upon all believers of Christ (Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:1-21)
- Still … become SONS OF ABRAHAM AND INHERIT ETERNAL PROMISES. BE PEOPLE OF FAITH.
- God used Abraham’s faith as a conduit to the __________________
“THE GOSPEL GIVES FREEDOM” Galatians 2:1-10
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“THE GOSPEL GIVES FREEDOM” Galatians 2:1-10
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Sermon Notes: THE GOSPEL GIVES FREEDOM Galatians 2:1-10 Sept 13, 2020
God established certain limits, but Jesus Christ has removed some boundaries. The to serve God in a multitude of new ways.
WE ARE SET FREE FROM (vs. 1-2, 10)
- Paul outlines the – I Corinthians 15:3-4
- John 8:31-32 Jesus sets us free from the bondage of sin.
- from the Mosaic Law.
- Free from three national holidays Exodus 23:14-16
- with Gentiles. Exodus 23:32-33.
- Mosaic Law every aspect of living.
- V.7-9 …not requiring . Leviticus 12:3
- Galatians addresses our in Christ.
WE ARE SET FREE TO (ch.1:21 & 2:9)
- Words of small children: . Matthew 28:19-20a
- The command of Jesus is .
- “Everything” the command to teach.
- Believers have the NEWS EVER HEARD.
- Paul & Barnabas were actively the message.
- The Spirit had led to preach to Cornelius Acts 10.
- God has always been .
WE ARE SET FREE TO WORK .
- Paul had the best , but Barnabas…?
- Paul & Barnabas were by God’s Spirit.
- …respectfully gone .
- Paul & Barnabas were not .
- was “hand-picked” by Christ (Galatians 1)
- Matthew 5:17
- V. 8-9 these leaders each other equally.
- God has entrusted to a work to do. Matthew 5:14, 16; Colossians 3:23-24
“GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU” Galatians 1:11-24
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“GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU” Galatians 1:11-24
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Sermon Notes: GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU Galatians 1:11-24 Sept 8, 2020
Genesis 1:1; Psalm 147:5; Isaiah 46:9-10
God’s omniscience in Galatians 1. What is GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU? What kind of tool in the Master’s hands are you? Where will God send you to spend eternity?
Galatians 1:11-24
GOD’S PLAN WAS IN PLACE . (vs. 11-12)
- Gospel means: . John 3:16
- Message from Christ Jesus in heaven.
- Savior of mankind. Genesis 3:15; Genesis 12:3; Genesis 22:8
- Old Testament prophesies pre-told Him.
- John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Isaiah 46:8-11
GOD’S PLAN INCLUDES USING (vs. 13-14)
- Paul was zealous for .
- Acts 6:9f intro to Paul/Saul … false charges against .
- Acts 7 Stephen’s sermon about .
- Exodus 3:7-8; Deuteronomy; Judges
- God used the Assyrians, Babylonians, , King of Persia.
- God used the Greek and the Roman Empire
Galatians 4:3-5; Romans 8 & 9 (v.22-24)
GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION IS . (V. 16-24)
- Paul was taught by through revelation.
- Christians enabled Paul to .
- Nervous Ananias was told God’s plan for Paul. Acts 9:15-16 God’s Plan: Use this to MULTIPLY believers.
- John 3:16; Matthew 11:28-30; Ephesians 2:8 II Peter 3: 9-14
CONCLUSION: Romans 8:28; Psalm 127:3; Psalm 139
Are you willfully obeying God through Jesus and preparing for heaven, or will God patiently endure your rebellion until He sends you to Hell?
“Delivered from Evil” – Galatians 1:1-5
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“Delivered from Evil” Galatians 1:1-5
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Sermon Notes “Delivered from Evil” – Galatians 1:1-5
Matthew 6:13; 28:18; Colossians 1:13; II Peter 3:9f
People who turn from sin and live for Jesus are delivered from evil.
CHRISTIANS ARE DELIVERED BY . (Vs. 1)
- Paul’s : sent through God, Christ & the Father. – 2nd Peter 1:15-21
- God repeatedly His people from evil. – Israelites (Genesis 15:13; Book of Exodus)
- God still delivers His people from evil. Romans 8:28
- Acts 4:12; II Corinthians 5:20-21
- Jesus has conquered death with . Ephesians 2:5-6
CHRISTIANS ARE DELIVERED BY . (V. 3-4)
- The only way man could enter God’s presence: ___ _____ _ – Hebrews 9:22
- Jesus was .
- Hebrews 7:26-28
- John 15:13-14; First John 3:16; Romans 6:23
- Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3-8; Acts 22:16
CHRISTIANS ARE DELIVERED FOR . (V. 5)
- A craftsman’s finished work has a ___ __ ___ ____________
- Galatians 1:20; Ephesians 2:10
- Colossians 3:17; Romans 8:30
- Matthew 5:14; Galatians 5:19f
- The ultimate glory to God: when Christ Jesus ___________ – II Thessalonians 1:9
Christians: live as those who’ve already been delivered from evil