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This week before we begin our next verse by verse study through the Bible we'll be taking a look at the Holy Spirit's work in the life of a believer.

This week Paul will give us a symbolic picture in our study of the book of Galatians. He will use the stories of Hagar and Sarah and the two sons they had to bring forth two different covenants that God made with His people. One by the bondwoman which relates to the law as it was given on Mt. Sinai and the other of the freewoman who is from Jerusalem above pointing again to the promises made to Abraham.

In this sermon on Galatians 4:1–20, Paul reminds the Galatians that through Christ they are no longer slaves under the law, but adopted heirs filled with the Holy Spirit. He voices deep heartbreak that they are forfeiting this freedom to return to legalistic bondage. Likening his pastoral care to the pains of childbirth, Paul urges them to abandon self-effort so that Christ may be fully formed within them.

In this message covering Psalms 42 through 44, the author explores the deep soul-thirst for God and the overwhelming emotional weight of trials and isolation. Despite experiencing mockery, perplexity, and severe suffering even while remaining faithful, the writer continually urges his soul to hope in God's unfailing character. Ultimately, the sermon reminds believers that trials are used by God to purify faith, build character, and manifest Christ's power, encouraging them to persevere and trust in His steadfast love.

This week we'll see that Paul makes it clear that the promises given to Abraham could not be annulled by the law which was given 430 years later. He will then spend time revealing why the law was given pointing out that it was given to really reveal our utter sinfulness and need for a Savior.

Join us this Sunday as Graham Wathen shares with us from Luke 5 in a message titled "A Reasonable Faith"

Join us this evening as Pastor JD Dirks shares a message with us from the book of Revelation.

Today we'll be doing a topical sermon that encourages us with 8 lessons that servants can apply to their lives from Mark 1.

In this message on Galatians 3:1–14, Paul rebukes the Galatians for abandoning the gospel of grace to seek perfection through fleshly works. He demonstrates through Abraham's example that justification comes entirely through faith, noting that the law brings a curse because no one can keep it fully. Ultimately, Christ redeemed believers from that curse by becoming a curse on the cross, ensuring that righteousness and the Spirit are received through faith alone.

In this message on 2 Thessalonians 3, Paul requests prayer for the spread of the gospel and protection from opposition, while reminding believers of the Lord's faithfulness. He commands the church to address disorderly, idle members who refuse to work, urging them to withdraw from such behavior while still admonishing them lovingly as brothers.

In this message on Galatians 2, Paul fiercely defends the Gospel of grace by recounting his private meetings with Jerusalem leadership and his public rebuke of Peter for hypocritically compromising fellowship with Gentiles. Emphasizing that justification comes exclusively through faith in Jesus Christ and not by the works of the law, the message urges believers to stand firm against legalism and rest entirely in the grace of Christ.

In this teaching on 2 Thessalonians 2:9–17, Paul reassures the believers in Thessalonica—who were shaken by false fears of having missed the rapture—by explaining the future rise and deception of the Antichrist, who will operate with Satan's power and lying wonders. While those who reject the truth and love unrighteousness will fall into strong delusion, believers are reminded of God's sovereign grace, having been chosen from the beginning for salvation through the sanctification of the Spirit.

In this message on Galatians 1:11–24, the focus is on Paul’s personal testimony as the ultimate apologetic for the transforming power of God's grace. Rather than leaning on legalism, human tradition, or attempts to earn righteousness through the law, Paul details how the Gospel was directly revealed to him by Jesus Christ—transforming him from a violent persecutor of the church into its most fervent defender. Emphasizing that God calls and rescues unlikely sinners by His sovereign grace, the teaching challenges believers to recognize their own changed lives as a powerful testament to the hope found only in Christ, ultimately pointing others to give glory to God.

This week we are going to see Paul reassure this church that they had not missed the coming of the Lord. We'll also be studying this week some information about the antichrist and who he will be.