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17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports…

Israel’s Hardening There’s something more to this. What is the underlying reason? (vv. 13-16) For the Gentiles to be save and for Israel to be jealous (v. 11) “Fall” - destroyed, finally beyond recovery; goes further than question in verse 1. “Trespass” - unbelief in Christ (9:30-10:4). This is a good…

What is the Gospel? Yes....I’m asking it again... In THIS setting - the question is most often - easily answered - BUT AS life is being lived out - the ANSWER is often - forgotten For the past several weeks - we had been making our way thru the 1st chapter of Galatians... And the Apostle Paul DEFENDING…

· Today, we continue making our way through chapter 2 of Galatians… · And today’s text is going to continue where Paul left off last week. · Paul, as we know by now – has been REMINDING the Galatians of how he EARLIER had handled the GOSPEL… · FOR THEIR benefit! How IN THE PAST – when he and Titus had…

Eph.3:1-13 Eph.3:3-7 – After offering a brief testimony of his commitment to the gospel because of the Grace of God, Paul begins speaking of the mystery of the gospel. Like we said the other week when we looked at the Minister of the Mystery, Mystery in the Bible is not some suspense movie or tv series.…

Intro In the last chapter we see God has the right to choose and God has the right to do what he wants to with His creation. You are the clay and he wants to mold you. Chapter ended with Isaiah saying Israel is a disobedient and obstinate people. God was going to use the Gentile world to humble them.…

INTRO Michael Phelps: The man who dominated the Olympic pool like no other. The legendary American swimmer won 28 medals across 5 Olympics , making him the most decorated athlete in the history of the Summer Games. It is a name that resonates around the world, even among people who may not be fans of…

When the Gospel is Not the Gospel A. Deserting the Gospel A. Deserting the Gospel 1. How sad that the Galatians were already turning to a different gospel. Galatians 1:6-8 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—…

Introduction Paul here turns his attention away from everyone like he has been talking about and to the Jews in particular. Remember Paul has just finished saying that because of the wrath of God people have been turned over to their own desires of the heart. Turned over to the way of the beast. Romans…

Introduction Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me . And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I might run, or had run,…

In other words, he says the fact that we are one building, built on one foundation, one household, one kingdom, one Spirit in us, one body, one new man. In other words, because of our unity, that’s what he’s saying. For the reason of our unity I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles. A…

We are living in a world of differences that leads to a world of division and destruction. We live in a world with political differences that keep America and the rest of the world on edge of war and continual strife. We live in an ever deepening societal difference with homosexuality, abortion, co-habitation.…

Romans 11:17-24 Paul has been speaking about how God has dealt with Israel. In verse 11-12 he spoke of provoking the Israelites to Jealousy so that some might come to grace. Here in verse 17, Paul begins with a parable of an Olive Tree. His point is to show how God has worked with Israel, and the Gentiles.…

Ephesians 2: 11-18 Last week we were able to see that there is nothing that we can do to earn our salvation and we saw that it is only by the Grace of God that we are what we are today. And now that we are one of His we are to walk in His righteousness and work for Him. Now we come to Paul's second paragraph…

Introduction Me You Romans 3:1-20 1 So what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? 2 Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What then? If some were unfaithful, will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? 4 Absolutely…

Witnessing Turns to the Gentiles ( Acts 13:38-52 ) INTRODUCTION: It is amazing the responses to the preaching of Jesus Christ. Everyone hears the same message and some rejoice at the preaching and others are offended by the same sermon. God’s Word always produces a response and that response depends…

Rejection? Do you think that God rejects? If so, who does God reject? God rejects the unbelieving, but still loves them ( Rom8:38-39 ) Do you think rejection has to be forever? NO! If someone come to believe they can be saved. Do you think that rejection can be a good thing? Yes, Jesus was rejected and…

Imagine with me that Joel and Frank get together to make the church an amazing meal one Sunday after church. And imagine that as the pastor, I am the first one to taste the food. And I’m thinking, “That’s an odd thing. They’re not usually that nice to me. Either they’ve changed their mind now and they…

Our Corporate Identity Still in Ephesians as we are looking at God’s grace through the church. Today we’ll look at Ephesians 2:11-22 Went to Arkansas, biggest rivalry was Univ. of Texas. During the week leading up the annual football game, there was a total dislike shown all across the campus. In fact,…

Acts 15 was the great Jerusalem conference- there the dispute of the necessity of following the law, in particular circumcision, was settled. The believers were free from the law in Christ- they had a liberty in Christ that could not be bridled. For some, like Peter, who had been orthodox Hews their…

Me Paper - Film and Faith Talking to Naomi about the movie that affected me. Harry Potter “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies. But a great deal more to stand up to your friends.” Need of correction Dr. Taylor Kyle We We all may see this, but it can be difficult We see this in…

· *How many of you, in your lives, have ever had to stand up, and SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT… · In a given situation? o Maybe something had been said about you…or your family… o …and you felt you needed to speak up – and SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT · I think we can all think of times in the past when a famous…

INTRODUCTION . 7 Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. 8 For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to the fathers, 9 and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy; as it…

Accepted Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running…