09/06/2026 | Free Indeed | Free From False Gospels | Galatians 1: 1-10
BIG IDEA: The Gospel is too important to change
Jesus has done for us what we could never do for ourselves.
THE GOSPEL WE CANNOT CHANGE:
1. The Gospel is something we receive, not something we create (vs 1-5).
The Gospel frees us from trying to earn God’s favor. The Gospel is the Good News about what Jesus has done, not what we do. Salvation is God’s work.
2. Adding to the Gospel changes the Gospel (vs 6-9). Jesus plus anything equals nothing. Jesus plus nothing equals everything.
3. The Gospel must matter more than the approval of people (v 10). Jesus gave Himself for our sins to rescue us, and salvation is received by grace through faith in Him.
MAKING IT PERSONAL:
1. What are you actually trusting in? “God accepts me because…”
2. Identify your ‘Jesus plus’. I know Jesus is enough, but sometimes I live as though I also need …
3. Trust in Christ alone. He is sufficient for everything.
10/25/2026 | Free Indeed | Free From Self-Reliance | Galatians 4:21-31
BID IDEA: Freedom comes through God’s promise. Not human effort.
What are you trying to accomplish that you don’t have the power to accomplish?
TWO WAYS TO LIVE: SELF-RELIANCE OR GOD’S PROMISE
1. Our effort cannot replace God’s promise (vs 22-23). The fact that something works doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re trusting God.
2. Self-reliance leads back to slavery (vs 24-27). Our freedom comes from God’s promise, not from our performance.
3. God’s children live by His promise (v 28). God is faithful to always keep His promise.
4. Freedom means letting go of self-reliance (vs 29-31). You cannot build your standing with God on two different foundations.
THREE QUESTIONS TO MOVE BEYOND SUNDAY…
1. Where in my life am I trying to control the outcome? Am I being faithful to God, or am I trying to control what only God can control?
2. Where am I tempted to compromise because God seems to be too slow? Waiting can make obedience uncomfortable. We need to learn to wait patiently on God. God always delivers on His promises at the right time.
3. What would it look like for me to let go of the rope? Surrender the outcome to God.
