The word “love” has come to represent a variety of meanings in our culture. We often throw it out
to describe things in which we take great delight. We love certain foods. We love a particular sports
team. We love a nice quiet morning. We love our families. One could accuse us of using the word
“love” too flippantly—the expectation to interpret its significance falling to our listeners. Yet, to God,
“love” is not a junk drawer catch all term. Love is the heart and soul of who God is and what He has
done for His people.
This is put on full display Easter weekend as we remember Jesus’ act of service and love on
the cross. When we consider its significance to God, Paul’s emphasis on love in Galatians is not
surprising. Love is the focal point and underscored as the defining marker of a believer. As believers,
we ought to be known for how we love others. In fact, Scripture tells us that our love for one another
is an indication of whether we’re walking by the Spirit.
Easter (BG)
Battle Ground Campus
April 17, 2022 • Jon Siebert • Galatians
A Gospel Demands (BG)
May 8, 2022 • Jon Siebert • Galatians 6
When we approach Scripture, it is important to remember that it wasn’t written solely to us, and its contents go beyond what it means for each of us specifically. Let us not forget that Galatians was written to a community of believers—not one person. This community of faith was struggling to live gospel-centered, Spirit-filled lives. As we've teased out over the last twelve weeks, this problem wasn’t unique to their situation, but continues to be a struggle for us today. In the concluding chapter of Paul's letter, we receive a beautiful picture of what a Spirit-led community could look like. A community defined by the cross is diverse, humble, gentle, gracious, burdenbearing, generous, future-oriented and—most of all—makes much of Jesus. What would it take for this to be said about Summit View Church? As we seek to emulate what Paul calls us to here, may we not grow weary of doing this good work. May we be a people, like Paul, who boast only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A Gospel Demands (WS)
May 8, 2022 • Drew Whithorn • Galatians 6
When we approach Scripture, it is important to remember that it wasn’t written solely to us, and its contents go beyond what it means for each of us specifically. Let us not forget that Galatians was written to a community of believers—not one person. This community of faith was struggling to live gospel-centered, Spirit-filled lives. As we've teased out over the last twelve weeks, this problem wasn’t unique to their situation, but continues to be a struggle for us today. In the concluding chapter of Paul's letter, we receive a beautiful picture of what a Spirit-led community could look like. A community defined by the cross is diverse, humble, gentle, gracious, burdenbearing, generous, future-oriented and—most of all—makes much of Jesus. What would it take for this to be said about Summit View Church? As we seek to emulate what Paul calls us to here, may we not grow weary of doing this good work. May we be a people, like Paul, who boast only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Fruit of a Gospel Centered Life: The Spirit Pt. 2 (BG)
May 1, 2022 • Jon Siebert • Galatians 5:16–26
Growing up, most of us had role models or celebrities we looked up to and tried to emulate. These people were plastered on our walls, doodled in our notebooks, and spoken of around the dinner table. While we may no longer seek to be the greatest athlete, biggest movie star, or best writer anymore, we all should desire to become more like our Savior. Jesus perfectly modeled a Spirit-filled life, rich with its fruit. Miraculously, Jesus is not merely some celebrity, sketched in the margins of a page, but personally inserts Himself into our lives, making recompense for our failures and guiding us in our growth. He shepherds us with His Spirit, indwelling and empowering us to live in truth and life.