Sermon Archive

Galatians 5:2-12

Marty challenges us to consider the question, “What’s the big deal?” as he unpacks Paul’s passionate warning in Galatians 5. The Galatians had been led astray by false teaching, believing they needed to add religious works to their faith in Christ to be truly accepted by God. Paul makes it clear—if you add to faith in Jesus, you risk losing everything. Marty walks us through five powerful truths that are lost when we stop fully trusting in Christ: His obedience, His grace, His righteousness, His love, and His truth. In the end, he calls us to treasure Jesus above all else, recognizing that our faith in Him is the biggest deal in our lives.

Galatians 4:8-5:1

Ross's sermon on Freedom in Christ: Galatians 4:8-5:1 calls us to stand firm in the gospel, rejecting any attempt to earn salvation through works. He emphasizes Paul's warning to the Galatians, who were turning back to legalism and idolatry instead of embracing the freedom found in Christ. Paul reminds them that salvation comes by faith alone, not by obeying the law. Using the story of Abraham, Ross illustrates the contrast between trying to take control and relying on God's promise. His message is clear: we must let go of idols, relinquish control, and cling to Jesus, standing firm in the freedom He has secured for us.

Galatians 3:26-4:7

Mark's sermon focuses on Paul’s message in Galatians 3:26–4:7, emphasizing our new identity in Christ. Through faith, we are no longer slaves to sin but have been adopted as children of God and made heirs to His promises. Paul highlights that the law once enslaved us, revealing our inability to meet God's standard on our own. But through Christ’s redemption, we are not just freed from sin—we are welcomed into God’s family, given the Holy Spirit, and granted the full rights of an heir. This transformation calls us to live with confidence, not as fearful slaves, but as beloved children assured of our Father’s love.

Galatians 3:15-25

Ross's sermon on Galatians 3:15-25 explores the relationship between God's promise to Abraham and the Law given through Moses, emphasizing that salvation comes by grace through faith, not by works. He explains how the law reveals our sin and points us to our need for a Savior, serving as a guide until Christ fulfilled it. Through vivid illustrations, he highlights God's unchanging promise, the law’s purpose, and the freedom found in Jesus. The message calls us to trust in Christ alone, leaving behind the burden of works-based righteousness to embrace the rest and assurance found in Him.

Galatians 3:1-14

Ross’s sermon, “Freedom in Christ: Galatians | Galatians 3:1-14 | Relying on the Gospel,” underscores that our salvation is secured solely through faith in Jesus and not by our own works, yet genuine faith naturally produces good works as a response to Christ’s redemptive sacrifice. Drawing on Paul’s urgent rebuke to the Galatians for turning to the law, Ross emphasizes that relying on human efforts only replaces the freedom offered by grace with a burdensome striving for perfection. Instead, when we fully embrace the finished work of Jesus on the cross, our lives are transformed, compelling us to live out our faith through acts of love, service, and obedience. This good works, however, are not the cause of our righteousness but the fruit of a heart already changed by grace, continually reflecting God’s unmerited favor to the world.

Exodus 3:1-4:17

In this message, Hope attendee Travis Holtan (Apex Ministries) challenges us to embrace God's calling in our lives with faith and obedience. He encourages us to trust in God's plan, even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Saying 'yes' to God requires courage and a heart surrendered to His will, but it leads to transformation and purpose. Let this sermon remind us to take bold steps of faith, trusting that God's ways are higher than ours.