Life is a battle, and only by understanding who our Enemy really is and what's at stake can we ever hope to walk in freedom. And it's not even about following rules or trying harder, but about a daily surrender to the Spirit and abiding in God's love. Only then will true, life-giving fruit be produced in our lives.
Stand Firm in Your Freedom
March 5, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 5:1–13
Our spiritual lives can sometimes get out of alignment. Whether we're prone to legalism or liberalism, we need to continually stand firm in the freedom we have in Christ, daily renewing our commitment to being slaves to righteousness through His grace.
Son or Slave?
February 19, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 4:1–9
In the first century, there was not much difference between a child and a slave - it was only when the child grew up did they realize their inheritance as a son of the house. Do you ever feel like that? Join us as Pastor Larry reminds us that we are chosen and beloved sons of God through adoption into His family, and that we no longer need to operate with a works-based slave mindset.
The Spell Breaker
February 12, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 3:1–14
What's the most foolish thing you've ever done? The Galatians were so foolish as to think that the salvation they first received through the Spirit had to be perfected through the works of the Law. Paul reminds us that only by continuing to remain under the Spirit through faith is the Law's curse broken in our life. So remain in Christ - for who the Son sets free is free indeed.
No Turning Back
January 29, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 2:11–21
Have you ever needed to stand alone for truth, but chose to remain silent or back away? We are all guilty at some level, including the Apostle Peter. It took the Apostle Paul to confront him directly and publicly in order to make things right. As followers of Jesus let's speak His truth in love, and choose daily to be crucified with Him so that His life may flow from us freely, no turning back.
Transforming Grace
January 22, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 2:1–10
Where does religious tradition and culture end and the gospel begin? As social and cultural beings, its easy for us to allow rituals and routines to guide our behaviour and beliefs rather than the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Only He can bring true sanctification to our lives through a deep work on our hearts.
Good News
January 15, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 1:11–24
Who doesn't like good news? And the gospel of grace is the best news there is! Only God could have created such a dynamic plan of reckless love, including calling us to Himself. So allow Him to make your story one of good news - it'll be the best decision you'll ever make.
In Christ Alone
January 8, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Galatians 1:1–8
Legalism - people attempting to secure God's approval by good works - has threated to distort the gospel of grace ever since the Church began. Even today, may we not turn the gospel into one of works in reaction to the post-modern culture that surrounds us, because then it becomes no gospel at all. Listen in as Pastor Larry begins a new sermon series through the book of Galatians: Freedom.
