Sermon – 2026/01/17
TITL: The Message of God is Transformative
TEXT: Galatians 1:11-24
DATE: 01/17/26,AM
SPKR: Pastor Ryan
INTRO
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The Galatians were facing a faith crisis. They were tempted to follow a false teaching that would lead them to legalism under a Jewish tradition that would bring no life change or hope…
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What does Paul do? Does he make a theological argument?… No, at least to start, he shares his testimony of life change. He brings them back to the transformative power of the gospel.
1. The Message of God CONFRONTS Our Former Life — vs. 11-14
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Paul is condemning the tradition of the false teachers (judaizers), NOT Bible teaching, church gatherings, or Pastors
2. The Message of God QUALIFIES Us as Messengers — vs. 15-17
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if you have been saved by the gospel, you can share the gospel
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When the gospel changes you, it qualifies you for service
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part of following Jesus is helping others follow jesus
3. The Message of God POINTS People to Christ –vs. 18-24
CONCL
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What makes me qualified to share the truth of God with others?… The answer is the gospel. We do not come arrogantly to others, but humbly as one beggar to another.
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Sometimes we get so fixed on ourselves that we forget the power of our testimony is that God’s power worked in you for a new life and brought life change.
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This week reflect on God’s transforming power and praise Him for it. Then PRAY how God can use your story to tell others about Him.
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Connect Group Questions
Galatians 1:11-24
1. What has been something that you can point people to, specifically of life change, that has occurred in your life because of the gospel’s work?
2. What can you do to help yourself feel more qualified to share the gospel?
3. When someone you know tries to point out something that may seem hypocritical in your life or about your life when you share the gospel, what can you do or say in that situation?
4. Food for thought: Who are you praying for that will come to faith?…. Share (if you can) so we may pray for them as well.
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