Letter to the Galatians

A Spirit-led Church is focused on Jesus

July 7, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 6:11–18

Galatians 6:11-18 - The final greeting in Paul's letter to the Galatians reinforces and sums up the teaching of the letter. Trying to live life under our own power, for our own recognition falls short. Trying to measure our success by comparing to the world is a trap. There is only one way to live a victorious Christian life. If we are led by the Holy Spirit, Jesus is our motivation, and the source of our strength as well as the measure of our success and our goal. But first join us for Pray First - Text prayer requests to 720-432-8892

A Spirit-Led Church gives sacrificially to the Lord

June 23, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 6:6–10

Galatians 6:6-10 - Oh boy - talking about money is never easy, but if the Word of God addresses it, you bet we will too! The Apostle Paul continues his letter to the Galatian church by tackling the concept of what a Holy Spirit filled believer does with their money. And just like the other things in this letter, giving is a result of our spiritual identity in Christ. Because we trust in Christ for everything, we give confidently and sacrificially to the Lord by supporting the ministry of the church.

A Spirit Led Church restores the broken & the lost

June 16, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 6:1–5

In this section of Scripture the Apostle Paul talks about restoring someone "caught in a transgression".... but wait, isn't it judgmental to talk to someone about their sin? No, in fact, if you read the Scriptures - when handled properly - it is one of the most loving things you can do for someone. The Holy Spirit living in us empowers and commands us to restore broken people to Christ in the spirit of His love. Also, please join us for a child dedication ceremony.

A Spirit Led Church produces spiritual fruit

June 9, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 5:16–26

Paul explains that our good works are a product of who we are in Jesus Christ. And that the way to combat sin is to grow in our walk with the Holy Spirit If we are secure in Christ, can trust the Holy Spirit to develop good spiritual fruit in our lives.

Freedom... Now what?

June 2, 2024 • Chris Michael • Galatians 5:10–15

A Spirit-Led Church depends entirely on Christ

May 19, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 5:1–9

The Apostle Paul addresses people who may be tempted to go get circumcised - thinking they can add some righteousness - and earn God's love - maybe just a little... but that is not how God's grace works Our hope for salvation and righteousness is fully satisfied in Jesus Christ and nothing else

A Spirit Led Church is free

May 12, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 4:21–31

Galatians 4: 21-31 The law & works based religion is a powerful and dangerous poison to people of faith and the church at large. We must safeguard against it in our lives and our church but the good news is... The trap of works-based religion has no power over us because we are born free in the New Covenant in Christ

A Spirit-Led Church is governed by the love of Christ

May 5, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 4:12–20

Pray 1st today - Join us as we have 20 minutes of corporate prayer text prayer requests to 720-432-8892 Galatians 4:12-20 - The Apostle Paul's tone changes as he reminds the Galatian churches about the genuine love they have for one another in Christ and warns them to accept no substitutes from false teachers. Leadership within the Body is made possible by and modeled from Christ’s sacrificial (AGAPE) love which He displayed at the cross.

A Spirit-Led Church Grows in Relationship With God

April 28, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 4:1–11

Galatians 4:1-11 - The Apostle Paul continues teaching us about being led by the Spirit instead of empty religion. In our text today - Paul highlights how being redeemed / a new creation should affect the trajectory of our walk with God Christ has redeemed us from empty religion so that we can grow and mature in relationship and obedience to God

Galatians 3:21-29 A Spirit-Led Church is united in Christ

April 14, 2024 • Matthew Dionne, Chris Michael • Galatians 3:21–29

Can our religion get in the way of our relationship with Christ? there is good religion and bad religion, but if we are clinging to any religion instead of Jesus, it may cause us to judge others by the wrong standard. All genuine believers are equal and unified at the foot of the cross because we have all put on His righteousness also stay and join us for the Lord's supper - you can participate at home with any appropriate element

A Spirit-Led Church Trusts in God's Promises & Pray First

April 7, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 3:15–20, Genesis 12:1–3, Numbers 23:19

Galatians 3:15-20 Have you ever wondered why God gave Israel the Law if Salvation was only meant to be based on faith? Did God change His mind at some point? The Apostle Paul references the Old Testament to show how that we can trust God's promise of Salvation by faith alone. We have assurance of our salvation in Jesus Christ because we can trust in the unchanging promises of God. Also join us for Pray First - text prayer requests in to 720-432-8892

A Spirit-Led Church is covered in Christ's righteousness

March 24, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 3:1–14

Galatians 3:1-14 - Even within the body of Christ it is easy to fall into the trap of "works-based righteousness", but the truth is that we are already covered in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Through faith in Jesus we are covered in His perfect righteousness so we don’t have to work to please God.

A Spirit-Led Church is crucified with Christ

March 17, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 2:15–21

Galatians 2:15-21 The Apostle Paul delivers one of the most powerful appeals in Scripture about the grace of God - and why we should fully trust in Christ for our salvation and righteousness Because we are crucified with Christ, we have been made righteous before God and man

A Spirit Led Church Corrects Error with Truth

March 10, 2024 • Matthew Dionne • Galatians 2:11–16

Galatians 2:11-16. Drama, face-to-face confrontation. the Apostle Paul confronts the Apostle Peter over hypocrisy in his treatment of the new gentile believers. How will God work this out to the benefit of the kingdom and the church. As genuine believers we are united in Christ and in the true Gospel; therefore we can and should boldly correct error speaking Truth in love. also join us for the Lord's Supper

A Spirit-Led Church is United in The Truth

March 3, 2024 • Luis Rene Espinoza • Galatians 2:1–10

Galatians 2:1-10 The Apostle Paul stands confident in his authority and equality in his Apostleship. Because his foundation is rooted in the True Gospel he is able to resist those who would make him conform to the false gospel of legalism We can value the diversity in the body of Christ as long as we focus on what unites us - the true Gospel of Jesus Christ