Ashland Grace Church Sermons

“Hardship and Hope” Genesis 3:8-24 1. Hiding from God (vv.8-13) 2. Consequences of Sin (vv.14-19) 3. Glimpses of Grace (vv.15, 20-24)

“The Fall” Genesis 3:1-7 "Did God really say?" When tempted, trust God’s Word! "Is God really good?" When tempted, trust God’s character!

"Marriage, Mystery, and the Marvelous Plan of God" Genesis 2:18-25 1. Marriage is good 2. Marriage is God’s design a. Marriage means a new priority b. Marriage means a lasting commitment c. Marriage means an intimate union 3. Marriage is for God’s glory

"Paradise" Genesis 2:4-17 1. God gives life (vv.4-7) 2. God gives paradise (vv.8-14) 3. God gives work (v.15) 4. God gives instruction (v.16)

“Male and Female He Created Them” Genesis 1:26-27 1. Men and women are made in God's image 2. Men and women are different by God's design 3. God's design for men and women is good

“In His Image” Genesis 1:26-30 Who am I, and do I matter? You are an image bearer of God! How should I treat others? Treat others with respect, love, and dignity because they are image bearers of God! What should I do with my life? You are to live as God’s witness to the world!

GENESIS Pt. 2 “THE CHARACTER OF THE CREATOR” Genesis 1:3-2:3 …What’s your view? 1. THE CREATOR’S WORK. …Your view is a “faith claim”. Hebrews 11:3 2. THE CREATOR’S HEART. The glory of God. Isaiah 43:7 Psalm 19:1 Revelation 4:11 The good God. Psalm 107:1 The gracious God. John 3:16 …What’s your response? Romans 1:18-21

“In the beginning” Genesis 1:1-2 1. God is (v.1) 2. God is the Creator (v.1) 3. God is the Creator who brings something out of nothing (vv.1-2)

GALATIANS pt. 18 “TO SUMMARIZE” Galatians 6:11-18 When life comes into focus… 1. SUCCESS: THE RIGHT METRICS. (vv. 12-14) Galatians 2:16, 20 …What do you boast about? Luke 12:19-21 Matthew 16:26 2. IDENTITY: THE RIGHT FAMILY. (vv. 15-18) …Are you a new creation? 2Corinthians 5:17 John 1:12-13

“Sowing and Reaping” Galatians 6:6-10 1. The need for good teaching (v.6) 2. The need for personal holiness (vv.7-8) 3. The need for doing good (vv.9-10)

“The Law of Christ” Galatians 6:1-5 1. The church is called to restore gently (v.1) 2. The church is called to watch carefully (v.1) 3. The church is called to bear burdens (v.2) Who can I help? ______________________________ 4. The church is called to model humility (v.3) 5. The church is called to follow Christ (vv.4-5)

When you walk by the Spirit: 1.  You will bear fruit (vv. 22-23)            This fruit comes from the Spirit (v. 22)             This fruit comes as a whole (vv. 22-23)             This fruit comes to every Christian (v....

“A DISCIPLE-MAKING CULTURE” Galatians 4:12-20 “Go and make disciples…” --Jesus 1. YOU SEE HOW GOD USES WEAKNESS. (vv. 12-14) 2Corinthians 2:14; 12:9-10 2. YOU SACRIFICIALLY SERVE WITH JOY. (v. 15) Hebrews 12:2 3. YOU SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE. (v. 16) Ephesians 4:12-15 4. YOU CELEBRATE OTHERS, FOR THEIR GOOD. (vv. 17-18) Philippians 2:3-5 5. YOU SINCERELY SEEK TO BE CHRISTLIKE. (v. 19) Galatians 2:2...

“WHY GO BACK THERE?” Galatians 4:8-11 “What’s the big deal?” (v. 11) 1. BEFORE YOU KNEW GOD… (v. 8) Acts 14:11-15 …A slave to idols. Romans 1:21-25 Ephesians 2:1-3 2. NOW THAT YOU KNOW GOD… (v. 9) John 17:3 Matthew 7:21-23 …Free to follow Christ. John 8:31-34; 14:6 3. WHY WOULD YOU RETURN TO SLAVERY? (vv. 9-10) 1Peter 1:17-19 Galatians 5:1

Galatians 3:15-29 “The Law and the Promise” Four truths about the law (vv.15-22): 1. The law did not cancel what came before (vv.15-18) 2. The law was given because of sin (v.19) 3. The law was temporary (vv.19-20) 4. The law served a different function than the promise (vv.21-22) One truth about the world (vv.23-24): 1. The world is imprisoned under the law (v.23) Three truths about the Christian...

Galatians 3:10-14 “Blessed by a Curse” 1. Our works lead to the law’s cursing (vv.10-12) 2. Christ’s curse leads to our blessing (v.13) a. You are freed from the curse of the law b. You are freed from the curse of judgment c. You are freed from the curse of hopelessness d. You are freed from the curse of sin e. You are freed from the curse of shame f. You are freed from the curse of death 3. God’s...

GALATIANS pt. 6 “WHEN CHRISTIANS LOSE THEIR HEAD” Galatians 3:1-9 …Have you been bewitched? (v.1) 1. HOW DID YOU BECOME A CHRISTIAN? (vv. 2, 6-8) Galatians 2:16 Titus 3:4-7 Romans 8:11 2. HOW DOES A CHRISTIAN GROW? (vv. 3-5) Galatians 2:20; 5:16,22-23 Philippians 1:6; 2:12-13; 4:13 2Corinthians 12:9 3. HOW ARE CHRISTIANS BLESSED? (v. 9) …It’s God’s ____________…through _____________! 1Corinthians...

Galatians 2:15-21 “By Faith” 1. You are justified by faith, not works (vv.15-16) 2. You are freed from the law (vv.17-19) 3. You are given new life (vv.20-21)

GALATIANS Pt. 4 “FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM” Galatians 2:11-14 Eating at the wrong lunch table… 1. THE POWER OF PEOPLE’S OPINIONS. (vv. 12-13) …Do you fear God more than man? Galatians 1:10 1Corinthians 4:1-5 2. THE POWER OF PRACTICING WHAT YOU PREACH. (v. 14) Galatians 2:16 …Does your lifestyle truly liberate you? 3. THE POWER OF A PUBLIC CONFRONTATION. (v. 11) Galatians 5:1 …Do you care enough to conf...

Galatians 2:1-10 “Preserved for You” Why we must get the gospel right: 1. Salvation is at stake (vv.1-3) 2. Freedom is at stake (vv.4-5) 3. Unity is at stake (vv.6-10)

2 Timothy 1:1-5; 3:14-15 "The blessing of a Godly mother" 1. Godly mothers demonstrate a sincere faith (2 Timothy 1:5) 2. Godly mothers pass on the Word of God (2 Timothy 3:14) 3. Godly mothers set a compelling example (2 Timothy 3:14) 4. Godly mothers model what the church should be like (1 Timothy 5:1-2)

GALATIANS 1:11-24 "A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY GRACE" 1. What Paul was saved from : His former way of living (vv.13-14) A. Paul was defined by Judaism B. Paul was a defender of Judaism C. Paul was devoted to Judaism 2. What Paul was saved by : The sovereign grace of God (vv.15-16) A. God chose Paul according to His sovereign purposes B. God called Paul by His grace C. God captivated Paul with His Son 3....

GALATIANS 1:1-10 | APRIL 24, 2022 1. God’s gospel must be proclaimed (vv.1-2) 2. God’s gospel must do its work (vv.3-5) 3. God’s gospel must be carefully guarded (vv.6-9) 4. God’s gospel must change our motives (v.10)

"I am the way, the truth, and the life" 1. Jesus is the only way to God 2. Jesus can be trusted in all he says 3. Jesus gives eternal life to all who believe

“THE FINAL WORD” John 19:28-30 “It is ____________________!” THE WORK OF SALVATION IS DONE! John 3:14-17 1. Stop trying to add to Jesus’ payment. Colossians 2:13-14 Hebrews 10:11-12, 14 2. Rest in the assurance of God’s grace. Hebrews 9:11-12, 24-28 Ephesians 2:8-9