In Hebrews 12:1-2, we’re encouraged to run with perseverance the race marked out before us. And, in v.2, we see that it comes by looking to Jesus. Today, begin this day by looking to Him. Out of joy, He went to the cross. He is seated now at God’s right hand. Look to Him today.
This coming Sunday at Crestview, I hope to continue our series in the book of Galatians. We will focus on Galatians 5:7-12. This passage has a focus of running well. Running well means avoiding anti-gospel influences. I hope you will join us as we study this and enjoy the Lord’s Supper together.
My 8/20/17AM sermon, Standing Firm in Freedom from Galatians 5:1-6, continues Crestview’s series through the book of Galatians. This series reminds us that there is no other gospel except the truth that we relate to God through Jesus Christ by faith. In this sermon, I unpacked Paul’s call for us to stand firm in freedom (which is abundantly supplied to us through Jesus Christ in the Gospel). We saw what freedom was not and what its destination was. So, I’m hoping you’re encouraged to stand firm in freedom and have a faith that works itself out in love.
Those who have a relationship with God through Jesus love people. Why? Because, God loved them:
This coming Sunday we’ll be digging into Galatians 5:1-6, exploring the freedom we have in Jesus. We will also be wrapping up a year of Tide Travelers in the children’s Sunday School opening time. Each month, we do a lesson related to God’s global vision to help instill His heart in our children. I discussed this on a webinar I did with Sixteen:Fifteen last year. So, plan to join us this coming Sunday.
My 8/13/17AM sermon, Two Sons from Galatians 4:21-31 (livestream archive here), is now online. This sermon dug back into Paul’s argument from Genesis 16-18. God promised that He’d give Abraham sons. Sarah attempted to “fix” this through her servant Hagar. This is like trying to “fix” our salvation by our own works. But, those who are really right with God achieve this because of Christ–and through faith in Him. I hope this sermon encourages you and helps you rest in Christ and expect resistance to these ideas.
Here’s good news for you this Friday…
Romans 5:8–
“but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (ESV)
It’s been a busy week, with some traveling and planning happening in my life. But, I’m looking forward to Sunday morning at Crestview. Our service begins at 10:15AM. We’ll continue our journey through the book of Galatians. For a few weeks, we’ve been hearing Paul’s heart for his readers. This week, Paul will go back to the Old Testament. He will use the the story of Abraham’s two sons to teach us about being right with God.
If you’re able, go back and read Genesis 15-18. This passage highlights the promises made by God to Abraham. Look for how the story teaches about his two sons. For my sermon, we’ll be in Galatians 4:21-31. I hope it’s an encouraging weekend for you. I hope it causes you to marvel at God’s work to save you. Hope to see you this Sunday.
My 8/6/17AM sermon, An Appeal to Resist, out of Galatians 4:12-20 is now online. This sermon really got at the Apostle Paul’s ministry heart: that Christ would be formed in others. And, some of the application I pressed related to that? Do you long for Christ to be formed in you? Are you working for Christ to be formed in others? I hope this sermon encourages you and helps you make progress in your journey to follow Christ.
Occasionally, I post snippets of Gospel truth on Friday mornings to encourage hearts. Today, drink deep of this reality:
Galatians 4:4-7
[4] But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, [5] to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. [6] And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” [7] So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. (ESV)
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