May 23, 2021 ~ "CBR: The Curse and the Countercurse"

Pastor Josh Leamon

Galatians 3:10-14

1. The Problem: The curse of relying on the works of the law (v. 10).

• Once we know the law of God, we find ourselves under its curse due to our inability to follow it perfectly.
• The curse of failing to keep this law (which is sin) is death.

2. First Evidence: Justification cannot come through the law for us (v. 11). 

• Even after we know the law of God and our imperfection, we still might try to rely on our works.

3. Second Evidence: The one who is perfectly able to do the law will experience life (v. 12).

• Paul’s citation of Leviticus 18:5 is a veiled reference to Christ himself.

4. The Solution: This problematic curse of the law is solved through a countercurse found in the grace of Jesus.

This text teaches us that the gospel is that Christ was cursed by God for us.

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May 16, 2021 ~ "Standing Firm"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit

This text is tailored to teach us to stand firm in the true grace of God. 

I. Peter’s Purpose (v. 12-14)

II. How can we stand firm in the true grace of God? (v. 6-9)

    A. Accept your suffering. (v. 6-7)

    B. Resist the devil. (v. 8-9)

III. Why can we stand firm in the true grace of God? Because we can trust in God. (v. 10-11)

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May 9, 2021 ~ "Humility Under Pressure"

 Pastor Mitchell Cruit

This text is tailored to teach us to embrace our God-given roles in the church with humility.

I. Elders, shepherd the flock. (v. 1-4)

    A. An Elder’s Role (v. 1-2a)

        1. Elders are pastors.

        2. Elders don’t pastor their own flock. 

        3. Elders don’t pastor all Christians.

    B. Elders don’t pastor alone. (cf. 1 Tim. 5:17)

        1. An Elder’s Task (v. 2b-3)

        2. Elder’s feed the sheep. (cf. John 21:15-19)

        3. Elder’s lead the sheep. (cf. Mk 10:42-43)

    C. An Elder’s Reward: Elders will receive the unfading crown of glory. (v. 4)

II. Members, submit to your elders. (v. 5a)

III. Everyone, be humble. (v. 5b)

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May 2, 2021 ~ "Confidence in Suffering"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit

This text is tailored to teach us to trust our Sovereign Savior. (v. 19)

I. Because suffering is normal. (v. 12)

II. Because suffering for Christ is a blessing. (v. 13-16)

III. Because suffering reveals who belongs to Jesus. (v. 17-18)

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