At the beginning of Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that Christ has set us free from bondage to the law (Galatians 5:1) and that this freedom should drive to us love and serve one another (Galatians 5:13). Many of the hymns in the service this morning call our attention to the freedom purchased by Christ. […]
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10/11/20 Galatians 4:21-31
… brothers, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman. —Galatians 4:31 Though this morning’s sermon text seems a bit obscure, Paul points us to a glorious truth here at the end of chapter 4: that we are Abraham’s children, and that as his rightful heirs we are called to freedom […]
10/4/20 Galatians 4:8-20
“Kingdomtide” is a liturgical season observed primarily by Presbyterians and Methodists since the early 20th century, with a focus on personal spiritual growth and the growth of the Kingdom of God. During this season, which continues up until Advent, special emphasis is placed on acts of service, teaching, and evangelism within our communities. You’ll notice […]
9/27/20 Galatians 3:15-4:7
“Unfathomable grace.” This line from the hymn Light Of The Anxious Heart kept coming to mind as I was reading this week’s text from Galatians in preparation for the worship service. True, the word “grace” doesn’t actually occur in this passage, but the concept saturates it entirely. Abraham was saved by God’s gracious promise, not […]
9/20/20 Galatians 3:1-14
It is a strange moment preaching for my last time at Parish Presbyterian Church. The nine years that my family and I have been able to walk with this church have been precious to us. I will be forever grateful to Parish for graciously listening to me as a young preacher and patiently dealing with […]