The Cost of Discipleship | Galatians 6:17-18
God is a giver of many gifts. And what is the only reasonable response to these gifts? It is to offer ourselves back to Him through our submission under His Lordship. Pastor Ross explains the cost of following Jesus, and the many rewards that come from this obedience.
Let Me Boast About this One Thing | Galatians 6:11-16
There are lots of things that we boast about, but to the Apostle Paul, only one thing was worth it. Paul wanted to glory in how he was changed and set free through his inclusion with Christ on the cross, making him a new creation. Pastor Ross explains how this truth will change how you see God, yourself, and the world around you.
What you sow, you will also reap | Galatians 6:7-10
You will reap what you sow is a popular parable, found in many forms both in and outside of Scripture. It is both a warning and an encouragement. Pastor Ross breaks down what it means to sow, and what it is that we will reap as a result as he shares this passage from Galatians 6:7-10.
Why Giving is Different from Tithing | Galatians 6:6
Giving money in the church can be an awkward conversation. And yet in nearly every epistle from the Apostle Paul, he talks about the value and importance of giving. Pastor Ross explains from the letter to the Galatians, why we don’t practice tithing in the church today, and why it is important to give and the freedom that comes with it.
Our Rights and Responsibilities are Connected | Galatians 6:2-5
It is not good for man to be alone. That was God’s judgement of Adam when he was alone in the garden. We were created for community, for it is through a community where God provides and cares for us. Where other believers come along and carry the burdens and struggles alongside us. But this is not an invitation to passivity. For there is a connection between our rights and our responsibilities that we must never forget.
When Someone is Caught up in Sin | Galatians 5:26-6:1
The Church is called to be the safest place on the planet. A place where people find restoration, healing, grace, and freedom. Sometimes that means confronting a loved one – but in a spirit of gentleness and love. This is what a community of grace does.
How to Crucify the Flesh | Galatians 5:24-25
Victory over sin and temptation is the birthright of every believer because of what Jesus has done on the cross. The question for each person becomes, will we trust that truth, or will we want get sucked into the lies of the flesh.
The Deeds of the Flesh vs the Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:19-23
Talking about SIN and what it looks like is not popular. But yet, God warns us about sin and the damages sin causes many times in His Scripture. In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul gives us a list of what sin looks like to help us recognize it in our lives, as well as what it looks like when Jesus is living in us.
The Reason we Sin and The Battle Within | Galatians 5:16-18
Freedom in Christ can feel scary to some. If we don’t have the Law, what will keep us from sinning and living a life of selfish pursuits? Paul offers a simple wanting and command as a response. Rather than abusing our freedom and allowing the flesh to bring misery and destruction into our lives and to those around us, we get to use our freedom as an opportunity to serve one another in the love of God.
Freed to Love | Galatians 5:13-15
Freedom in Christ can feel scary to some. If we don’t have the Law, what will keep us from sinning and living a life of selfish pursuits? Paul offers a simple wanting and command as a response. Rather than abusing our freedom and allowing the flesh to bring misery and destruction into our lives and to those around us, we get to use our freedom as an opportunity to serve one another in the love of God.