Hillside Church MN Sermons Hillside Church MN

Galatians 5:25 - 6:10

True transformation in our faith journey aligns us with Christ's image, a change powered not by self-effort but by surrendering to the Holy Spirit. Embracing our new identity in God, we move from self-centered impulses to cultivating the unified fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and more. This transformation is a daily practice of walking by the Spirit, growing gradually and intentionally in Christ-likeness.

Explore the transformative power of the gospel as it liberates us from the distractions and false teachings that lead to spiritual slavery. Discover how the Apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the freedom Christ offers, freeing us from the need to seek approval through legalism or people-pleasing. Embrace the acceptance found in Jesus and live out your faith with boldness and authenticity.

Explore the core message of Galatians, emphasizing salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and the dangers of adding to the gospel. Reflect on Abraham's story as a caution against self-reliance over God's promises. Embrace the unexpected ways God fulfills His promises and live in the freedom offered by Christ, free from the bondage of sin.

Explore the transformation from spiritual slavery to sonship in Christ, understanding our tendency to fall back into old patterns. Embrace your new identity as an heir of God's kingdom, and discover the liberating presence of the Holy Spirit within you. Reflect on relinquishing control and fully accepting the freedom offered through faith in Jesus.

In this sermon Matthew Bostrom, Director of Next Gen Ministries, teaches on Galatians 3:15-29 emphasizing salvation through faith, not by works of the law. Paul argues that Gentiles received the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus, not by following the Jewish law. The covenant with Abraham, fulfilled in Jesus, predates the law, showing salvation is through faith. Paul explains the law's purpose as revealing sinfulness and pointing to the need for a savior, leading to freedom through Christ.