Sermons on “Grace”
Galatians 6:1-10
Paul begins wrapping up his letter to the Galatians with practical advice for how to live in love through faith. He advises a model of both communal accountability and individual responsibility for sin. Bonnie discussed how we put this advice into practice to pursue a disciplined life of freedom in Christ that is better than any rules-based religion can be.
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Galatians 4:1-11
Paul continues explaining to the church in Galatia what it means to be saved through faith, not compliance with the Old Testament law or any other set of rules and rituals. He uses adoption as a metaphor and urges his readers not to regress to relying on law to relate to God. Bonnie discussed how Christians should examine whether our own habits and practices are good for our faith and how the Holy Spirit brings us a rest and reassurance in our relationship with God that rules can’t provide.
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The Old Testament and the Law
Paul continues explaining to the church in Galatia why Christians are not bound by the Old Testament law. He addresses questions about why the law was given and how it functioned. Bonnie discussed how Christians should relate to the Old Testament today and how love fulfills the law.
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The Role of the Law
We take a look at how the decision reached in Acts 15 laid the groundwork for the Book of Galatians.
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The Flood – Abby LeMaire
Many Christians grew up hearing the story of Noah and the flood in a very sanitized, kid-friendly way. People have even pegged the narrative as a kid’s story! Yet, after digging deeper, it’s clear that the story’s violent portrayal of God requires some explanation. How does this story reveal the God we know in Christ Jesus?
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It Is Finished – Chris Senkler
From the cross, when Jesus said, “It is finished,” he was saying much more than is often expected. This moment in Jesus’ life was long prophesied about. In these words, Jesus pronounces that his mission has been fully accomplished, that the old covenant has finally been eclipsed by the new.
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Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise – Terri Churchill – Third Way
Terri helps us understand the significance of when Jesus assured one of the thieves on the cross that he would be with Jesus in paradise. While the first Adam caused humanity to lose paradise, we now are invited back to the garden through the second Adam (Jesus). This means that all our fears and suspicions that we’re not invited need to be met with God’s beautiful embrace of forgiveness and love.
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A Very Loving Father and His Two Imperfect Sons – Kim Becker
By looking at the parable of the prodigal son, Kim shows that the kingdom of God is not structured around boundary lines that designate who’s in and who’s out. Instead, the kingdom is centered on Christ, and individuals are to be oriented not toward boundary lines, but toward Jesus. As these false boundary lines are erased, loving relationships can be experienced by individuals who may not have the same beliefs or lifestyle. This love is
reflective of God’s generous and forgiving nature portrayed in the parable through the father’s love for his two imperfect sons.
The Worker in the Vineyard – Terri Churchill
Terri looks at the parable of the worker in the vineyard and shows how our human concepts of fairness do not govern God’s kingdom. God governs his own kingdom. Yet, so often we compare ourselves to others and feel that we deserve more. This often creates disappointment, resentment toward God, and disdain toward others. Instead, God is asking us trust him, be thankful and be wiling to celebrate God’s generosity and the successes of others.
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The Lord’s Prayer – Terri Churchill
Terri looks into the strong relational dimmention of the Lord’s Prayer. Prayer is not a duty, but a opportunity to connect deeply with the one who loves us most.
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