Galatians Part 5 – Called to Freedom
Stewarding our freedom - crucifying the sinful nature and learning to order our lives in the Spirit day by day. By this we fulfill the second greater commandment to “love your neighbour as yourself.”
Galatians Part 4 – Freedom through Christ (or not at all)!
Galatians: Paul's deep understanding of the Law and his background in intense religious practices gave him a unique perspective that the only way to get right with God was through faith in Jesus and trusting in the power of His cross.
Galatians Part 3 – Hagar and Sarah: son of slavery versus son of promise
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul uses the story of Hagar and Sarah (Genesis 12-21) to draw out our identity as sons of God's promise through faith in Jesus rather than sons who live as slaves under the Old Covenant Law.
Galatians Introduction – the Gospel is Jesus *plus nothing*
The first in a series of messages from Galatians - the gospel is Jesus *plus nothing*! Paul is alarmed at how Jewish rules are being imposed on gentile Christians.
Believing lies keeps you a prisoner – Jesus’ truth can set you free!
In this message, Luke takes us on a very personal journey of uncovering the ways in which we fall into the trap of believing lies about ourself. Satan is a liar who wants to keep us from living the life that God has for us - the life of peace and joy that Jesus already paid for by his own blood.
PRAYER, PRESENCE AND POWER
We are connected to a beautiful family of churches that are both autonomous and interdependent. Autonomy means we have freedom in ownership, form and expression of God's mission to our local community, but interdependence means we have a mutually supportive and accountable relationship built on respect, honour and connected values.
The Sword and the Gospel of Peace
Amongst all the clamour surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, it is poignant to remember that Jesus came to proclaim the Good News of peace, and that our God is the God of peace.
The Good News (Gospel): Jesus The Christ is King
The core of the gospel ("Good news") is that Jesus is King, that his resurrection declares he is "the son of God in power", and all people are called to trust in Him and accept his rule.
The New Self: A life that is worthy of your calling
A life that is worthy of God's call is not about a change of external behaviour patterns, but about a total renovation of the heart and mind - the "new self".
Jesus, the Source of living water
When Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well in Sychar that he would give living water to those who believe in him, he was very consciously and deliberately referring to himself as the subject and fulfilment of Old Testament prophecies.
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