Category: “Amazing Grace” Series

“Confused and Broken” – 1 Corinthians 1:18

1 Corinthians 1:18“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”The world has become a place with much confusion, leading to heartbreak in every community. Confusion has the ability to take hold of anyone no matter their situation or circumstance. Brokenness creeps in through the smallest cracks before anyone knows that their life is starting to be run

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“Freedom through Surrender” – Hebrews 12:1-2

Hebrews 12:1-2“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of

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“Marks of Identity” – Galatians 6:15-18

Galatians 6:15-18 “For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.” Before we had kids, April and I did as many young couples

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“Trust me, I’m a Salesman” – Galatians 6:13-14

Galatians 6:13-14 “For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” We moved into a new subdivision a few years ago, and because there were several houses being

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“ALL CAPS” – Galatians 6:11-12

Galatians 6:11-12 “See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.” Have you ever had a parent or teacher call you by your full name in a way that let you know you were in trouble?

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“Do Not Quit” – Galatians 6:9-10

Galatians 6:9-10“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.  So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” In chapter five, Paul encouraged the Galatians to serve one another through love (v13) and to walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh (v16). Paul expands on this exhortation

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