Berean Baptist Church

Berean Baptist Church

Weekly sermons and teaching from Berean Baptist Church in Mansfield, Ohio. We would love to have you join us in-person or online. Find out more about Berean at www.bereanfamily.com

  1. In Step with the Spirit | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 5:16–26

    5d ago

    In Step with the Spirit | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 5:16–26

    In Galatians 5:16–26, Paul calls believers to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh. This passage shows the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, the works of the flesh that pull us away from God, and the fruit of the Spirit that is produced in the life of a believer.As followers of Christ, we are called not only to live by the Spirit but to keep in step with the Spirit, faithfully discerning God’s direction for our lives.📖 Scripture: Galatians 5:16–26🙌 Main Idea: By walking in the Spirit, we put our flesh to death, good fruits are produced in us, and we can faithfully discern God’s direction for our lives.🕊️ In this message, we see:• Walking in the Spirit helps us put the flesh to death• The works of the flesh are opposed to the Spirit• The fruit of the Spirit is produced in those who belong to Christ• Keeping in step with the Spirit helps us discern God’s direction• Believers are called to live humbly, not with conceit, envy, or provocation📌 Homework: Read Galatians 5:16–26.If you are trying to discern God’s direction in your life, read Psalm 37:1–11 using this pattern: Read, Reflect, Respond in Prayer, and Rest.Join us as we study what it means to walk faithfully and stay in step with the Spirit.#Galatians5 #FreedomInChrist #BrotherlyLove #FaithAlone #GraceAlone #BereanFamily #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #StandFirm #GalatiansSeries

    43 min
  2. In Step with the Spirit | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 5:16–26

    May 24

    In Step with the Spirit | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 5:16–26

    In Galatians 5:16–26, Paul calls believers to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh. This passage shows the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, the works of the flesh that pull us away from God, and the fruit of the Spirit that is produced in the life of a believer.As followers of Christ, we are called not only to live by the Spirit but to keep in step with the Spirit, faithfully discerning God’s direction for our lives.📖 Scripture: Galatians 5:16–26🙌 Main Idea: By walking in the Spirit, we put our flesh to death, good fruits are produced in us, and we can faithfully discern God’s direction for our lives.🕊️ In this message, we see:• Walking in the Spirit helps us put the flesh to death• The works of the flesh are opposed to the Spirit• The fruit of the Spirit is produced in those who belong to Christ• Keeping in step with the Spirit helps us discern God’s direction• Believers are called to live humbly, not with conceit, envy, or provocation📌 Homework: Read Galatians 5:16–26.If you are trying to discern God’s direction in your life, read Psalm 37:1–11 using this pattern: Read, Reflect, Respond in Prayer, and Rest.Join us as we study what it means to walk faithfully and stay in step with the Spirit.#Galatians5 #FreedomInChrist #BrotherlyLove #FaithAlone #GraceAlone #BereanFamily #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #StandFirm #GalatiansSeries

    41 min
  3. Faith, Freedom, and Brotherly Love | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 5:1–15

    May 17

    Faith, Freedom, and Brotherly Love | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 5:1–15

    In Galatians 5:1–15, the Apostle Paul reminds believers that Christ has set His people free—not to return to slavery, but to walk in faith, freedom, and love. As false teachers attempted to lead the Galatian churches back under the burden of the law, Paul passionately calls them to stand firm in the gospel of grace and reject any message that adds human effort to salvation.This passage reveals that faith alone in Christ alone produces two things the enemy hates: true freedom in Christ and genuine brotherly love among believers. Paul warns that the Christian life is a spiritual battle where false teaching constantly threatens to distort the gospel and rob believers of the freedom Christ purchased for them. Yet the freedom found in Christ is not freedom to sin—it is freedom to joyfully serve and love one another.📖 Scripture: Galatians 5:1–15🙌 Main Idea: Faith alone in Christ alone brings about two things the enemy hates: freedom in Christ and brotherly love.🕊️ In this message, we see:• How Christ has set believers free from the slavery of sin and the law• Why the gospel of grace has always been under attack• The danger of false teaching and spiritual compromise• The importance of standing firm in biblical truth• How genuine faith expresses itself through brotherly love and servicePaul reminds the church that freedom in Christ is not an excuse for sinful living, but a call to serve one another in love. The gospel transforms both our relationship with God and our relationship with others. As believers walk in the freedom Christ provides, the world sees the love and unity that mark true followers of Jesus.🔗 Learn more at bereanfamily.comAbout Us – https://bereanfamily.com/start-here/im-new/Plan Your Visit – https://bereanfamily.com/visit/Messages – https://bereanfamily.com/sermons/🎙️ Series: Galatians: Church on the Move#Galatians5 #FreedomInChrist #BrotherlyLove #FaithAlone #GraceAlone #BereanFamily #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #StandFirm #GalatiansSeries

    39 min
  4. God’s Way Leads to Blessing | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 4:21–31

    May 11

    God’s Way Leads to Blessing | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 4:21–31

    In Galatians 4:21–31, the Apostle Paul uses the historical account of Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael to illustrate the difference between slavery under the law and the freedom found through faith in Christ. Paul reminds believers that God’s promises are fulfilled not through human effort or self-reliance, but through trusting Him and walking by faith.Through this powerful allegory, we see the danger of taking matters into our own hands instead of patiently trusting God’s timing and promises. Abraham and Sarah struggled to believe God would fulfill His word, leading to painful consequences when they attempted to accomplish God’s plan through human effort. Yet Paul points believers back to the gospel of grace—reminding us that justification comes by faith alone, not by works or religious performance.📖 Scripture: Galatians 4:21–31🙌 Main Idea: We must learn to be patient, trust God, and walk by faith.🕊️ In this message, we see:• The difference between slavery under the law and freedom through faith• Why taking matters into our own hands often leads to painful consequences• The importance of trusting God’s promises even when circumstances seem impossible• How faith in Christ alone brings peace, assurance, and blessing• The call for believers to walk by faith instead of relying on human effort or pridePaul reminds the church that those who belong to Christ are children of promise, not slaves. God’s way leads to blessing, freedom, and life. When we trust Him instead of ourselves, we can rest in His promises and walk confidently in the grace He provides.🔗 Learn more at bereanfamily.comAbout Us – https://bereanfamily.com/start-here/im-new/Plan Your Visit – https://bereanfamily.com/visit/Messages – https://bereanfamily.com/sermons/🎙️ Series: Galatians: Church on the Move#Galatians4 #FaithAlone #TrustGod #GodsPromises #BereanFamily #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #WalkByFaith #FreedomInChrist #GalatiansSeries

    43 min
  5. From a Slave to a Son | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 4:1–20

    May 3

    From a Slave to a Son | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 4:1–20

    In Galatians 4:1–20, the Apostle Paul continues to remind the churches in Galatia of a powerful truth: through Christ, believers are no longer slaves but have been adopted as sons and heirs of God. Once enslaved to sin, the law, and the elementary principles of the world, we have now been set free through the redeeming work of Jesus.Paul warns against the danger of returning to the very things Christ has freed us from. Instead of living in bondage, believers are called to embrace their new identity as children of God—living in the freedom, inheritance, and relationship made possible through Christ. This passage highlights both the beauty of our adoption and the urgency of living in light of it.📖 Scripture: Galatians 4:1–20🙌 Main Idea: In Christ we are adopted children of promise who are called to put away the things of our past.🕊️ In this message, we see:• How Christ has brought us from slavery to freedom• The reality of our adoption as sons and heirs of God• The danger of returning to old patterns of bondage and legalism• The call to live according to our new identity in Christ• The heart of a shepherd who longs for believers to remain grounded in the truth of the gospelBecause of Jesus, the chains of sin and the law have been broken. We are no longer slaves—we are sons. And as sons, we are called to live in the freedom, purpose, and identity that God has given us.🔗 Learn more at bereanfamily.comAbout Us – https://bereanfamily.com/start-here/im-new/Plan Your Visit – https://bereanfamily.com/visit/Messages – https://bereanfamily.com/sermons/🎙️ Series: Galatians: Church on the Move#Galatians4 #SlaveToSon #AdoptionInChrist #FreedomInChrist #BereanFamily #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #IdentityInChrist #FaithAlone #GalatiansSeries

    40 min
  6. Some Things Never Change | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 3:15–29

    Apr 19

    Some Things Never Change | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 3:15–29

    In Galatians 3:15–29, Paul reminds believers that while the world constantly changes, God and His promises never do. Pointing back to Abraham, Paul explains that salvation has always been by faith and that the promises of God were never replaced or canceled by the giving of the law.This passage reveals that God’s law was given to expose sin and show our need for a Savior, but God’s promises stand forever through Jesus Christ. In Him, all who believe are welcomed into the family of God, made heirs according to promise, and given an eternal inheritance.📖 Scripture: Galatians 3:15–29🙌 Main Idea: In an ever-changing world, our God and His promises never change.🕊️ In this message, we see:• Why God’s promises to Abraham still stand through Christ• How the law reveals sin but cannot save• Why God’s people are identified by faith, not perfect obedience• How salvation is offered to all who believe in Jesus Christ• The hope of becoming heirs according to God’s promisePaul’s message is clear: God remains faithful through every generation. His promises are secure, His invitation is open, and His salvation is available to all who trust in Christ. In a world filled with uncertainty, believers can rest in the unchanging character of God.🔗 Learn more at bereanfamily.comAbout Us – https://bereanfamily.com/start-here/im-new/Plan Your Visit – https://bereanfamily.com/visit/Messages – https://bereanfamily.com/sermons/🎙️ Series: Galatians: Church on the Move#Galatians3 #GodNeverChanges #FaithAlone #PromisesOfGod #BereanFamily #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #GospelTruth #ChurchOnTheMove #JesusChrist

    40 min
  7. Embrace Dependence | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 3:1–14

    Apr 13

    Embrace Dependence | Galatians: Church on the Move | Galatians 3:1–14

    In Galatians 3:1–14, Paul confronts the danger of self-dependence and calls believers back to a life of faith. The Galatians had begun their Christian walk by trusting in Christ, but were now being tempted to rely on their own efforts and obedience to the law. Paul reminds them that everything in the Christian life—salvation, transformation, and spiritual power—comes through faith, not works.This passage reveals that self-dependence ultimately drives us away from God, while true faith draws us closer to Him. From the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, to justification by the Father, to redemption through the Son, every part of salvation is the work of God—received by faith alone.📖 Scripture: Galatians 3:1–14🙌 Main Idea: Self-dependence fails, but embracing dependence on God draws us closer to Him.🕊️ In this message, we see:• How the Holy Spirit indwells believers through faith, not works• Why justification comes by faith, as seen in the example of Abraham• The reality that all who rely on the law are under a curse• How Christ redeems us by becoming a curse in our place• The call to reject self-reliance and fully depend on God for salvation and daily lifePaul’s message is clear: we cannot save ourselves, transform ourselves, or sustain ourselves spiritually. The Spirit works in us, the Father declares us righteous, and the Son redeems us—all by grace through faith. The Christian life is not about saying “I’ve got this,” but learning to say, “God’s got this.”🔗 Learn more at bereanfamily.comAbout Us – https://bereanfamily.com/start-here/im-new/Plan Your Visit – https://bereanfamily.com/visit/Messages – https://bereanfamily.com/sermons/🎙️ Series: Galatians: Church on the Move#Galatians3 #FaithAlone #DependOnGod #GraceAlone #BereanFamily #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #GospelTruth #ChurchOnTheMove

    40 min
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Weekly sermons and teaching from Berean Baptist Church in Mansfield, Ohio. We would love to have you join us in-person or online. Find out more about Berean at www.bereanfamily.com