7-31-11 The Value of Acceptance and Affirmation -3- Galatians 2:1-10

The Value of Acceptance and Affirmation

Galatians 2:1-10

There is Great Power in Positive Affirmation.


Paul Serves Well As An Example of… Galatians 2:1-10

The Aspects to Paul’s Affirmation & Acceptance:

* Private Consultation (vs. 1-2)
* Public Criticism (vs. 3-5)
* Primary Commission (vs. 6-9a)
* Popular Confirmation (vs. 9b-10)

Encouraging The Encouragers.
* Become a Barnabas yourself.
* Realize there will always be critics and deal with the poor ones.
* Give more encouragement than you get.
* Build up those who carry out God’s commission.
* Be eager to share the Good News.

Practical Advice for Husbands

Practical Advice For Husbands
Audio Message

7-24-11 Greater Faith Than Fanaticism -2- Galatians 1:11-24

Greater Faith Than Fanaticism
Galatians 1:11-24

Paul's Spiritual Journey

• He was set apart before he was born. v. 15a
• He was a religious fanatical law enforcer - "sheriff." v. 13
• He began as a true believer. v. 14
• He was converted by grace and Christ. v. 15b-16a
• He found purpose in preaching Jesus Christ. v. 16b
• He sought God first before he seeking others perspective. v. 17-22
• He preached faith in Christ that resulted in glorifying God. v. 23-24

A Practical & Spiritual Response for us today

• Prospects are everywhere to teach God's will.
• Power to change is in God and from God.
• Put your faith in God by knowing Him and His will for your life.
• Purpose of conversion is to share that relational faith in God.

Reflect On This Thought:
“Defined in psychological terms, a fanatic is a man who consciously over-compensates a secret doubt. Live by faith in Jesus Christ.”

Sermons on Galatians

Sermons on Galatians

by John Wheeler
Freedom in Christ - Galatians 1
Freedom in Christ - Galatians 2
Freedom in Christ - Galatians 3
Freedom in Christ - Galatians 4

Freedom in Christ - Galatians 5
Freedom in Christ - Galatians 6

by Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D.
Recovering From Religion

7-10-11 Christ's Gospel -1- Galatians 1:1-10

Christ’s Gospel

Galatians 1:1-10

The Magnitude of The ...

Man = Paul, like any preacher should, knows where the authority is.

Message = The “Good News” is really only “truly good” if it is God’s original undenominational message.

Motive = Pleasing God should and no yourself.

“It seems that some people have gotten you all mixed up. They are trying to twist the good news about Christ.”

7-3-11 The Heart of a Deacon

The Heart of a Deacon

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Their Heart Must…

Not pursue dishonest financial advancement. (v. 8)

Be committed to the mystery with a clear conscience. (v. 9)

Be examined closely to see if they are blameless. (v. 10)

Be and their wives must be a factor. (v. 11)

Be growing in confidence in Christ. (v. 13)

Quote:
They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as deacons.