16 sermons preach from Galatians 4 — 14 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 2 from the classic library.
“Because you are sons... God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba!'”
“And in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal word, born of your servant Mary.”
Melissa Hollerith preaches that Christians are called to trust God rather than cling to control or possessions, using a personal hurricane-evacuation story and Peter walking on the water to urge the congregation to live by faith and embrace the promise, "Do not be afraid."
“He sent Jesus in the fullness of time”
Pastor Jim preaches about hope as a present reality—Christ in us that enables believers to 'radiate' hope—calling the congregation to receive formation (not just fixes), stand on the foundation of the church, and agree in prayer and prophetic declaration for renewal, restoration, and spiritual outpouring.
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his son, born of a woman, under the law.”
Pastor Eddie Vargas preaches a Christmas message centered on restoration through Jesus, describing three defining miracles—the incarnation (God becoming human), the miracles of Jesus' ministry, and the gospel of salvation. He emphasizes grace, surrender, and that Jesus continues to bring healing and restoration today, includes personal testimonies from congregants, leads a call to repentance and faith, and closes with communion, candle lighting, and a community-centered tradition.
“But when the right time came God sent his Son...now you are no longer a slave but God's own child and since you are his child God has made you his heir.”
Pastor William McDowell teaches that our true inheritance is God Himself — intimate, present communion with the Father made possible by Christ's redemption and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Conviction and even judgment are reframed as evidence of God's nearness and loving pursuit, and holiness is presented not as a list of rules but as the natural fruit of living in God's presence. The sermon issues an invitation to 'remove' whatever hinders intimacy with God and to pursue the present and future reality of the kingdom.
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.”
Jon Tyson preaches from Galatians 5:1, 13–15 that Christ calls believers to a gospel freedom that frees from condemnation and legalism and frees us to become who God made us to be — a freedom expressed by humble service to others and lived out by walking in the Spirit within Christian community.
“'But when the right time came, God sent his son, born of a woman, subject to the law... God sent him to buy freedom for us... and because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his son into our hearts.'”
Pastor William McDowell teaches that our true inheritance is God Himself — intimate, present communion with the Father made possible by Christ's redemption and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Conviction and even judgment are reframed as evidence of God's nearness and loving pursuit, and holiness is presented not as a list of rules but as the natural fruit of living in God's presence. The sermon issues an invitation to 'remove' whatever hinders intimacy with God and to pursue the present and future reality of the kingdom.
“When the fullness of time had come God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law so we might receive adoption, and the Spirit cries out 'Abba, Father.'”
Tim Brown preaches from John 8:31–47 that Jesus frees us from the lies that enslave us when we abide in his Word, replace our identity-lies with the person of Christ, and receive adoption as sons and daughters.
“"We have received the adoption as sons."”
A sermon on Mark 4 emphasizing kingdom principles: the parable of the sower and the seed that grows. The pastor teaches that the 'seed' is the Word/what we say — spoken faith and repeated confession plant truth in the heart, producing spiritual fruit. He applies the parable to hearing rightly, guarding against cares and love of money, evangelism, stewardship, healing, family life, and practical kingdom living.
“Because you are sons... God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba!'”
Bishop Smith preached on the importance of the soul, calling believers to a serious, intentional faith rooted in prayer, obedience, and stewardship. Using Jesus' confrontation with Peter and His agony in Gethsemane as the centerpiece, he warned about Satan's deception and spiritual forces, urged consistent giving and service, invited participation in church events and leadership, and closed with an urgent call to salvation and a personal Gethsemane experience of prayer and surrender.
“"He put the Spirit of his Son inside your heart, crying, 'Abba, Father.'"”
A sermon on Mark 4 emphasizing kingdom principles: the parable of the sower and the seed that grows. The pastor teaches that the 'seed' is the Word/what we say — spoken faith and repeated confession plant truth in the heart, producing spiritual fruit. He applies the parable to hearing rightly, guarding against cares and love of money, evangelism, stewardship, healing, family life, and practical kingdom living.
“The speaker references the Spirit of adoption that allows us by God's choice to cry out to the Father (paraphrase of Galatians 4:6).”
Bishop Horace E. Smith preached a Father's Day message on fatherhood as a primary, shaping force in life and faith, calling the church to restoration through relationship with God the Father (Abba), to faithful stewardship, and to intentional leadership and mentorship during an upcoming pastoral transition.
“now the Spirit of Christ has been released... he lives within us, and we cry Abba.”
Pastor Jim Luisi preaches on Pentecost, emphasizing the Spirit's gift of adoption (Abba Father), God's intentional orchestration of events in believers' lives, and a call to expect transformational freedom and advance in faith through prayer, worship, and proclamation.
“Wherefore thou art no more a servant, he says, but a son. And if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.”
A Sunday communion service focused on worship, intercession for children and the church, and a message titled "The Table of the Father" explaining the privileges of dining with God (childship, heirship, joy, healing, forgiveness, answered requests). The preacher led extensive prayers for protection, wisdom, unity, provision, evangelism, leaders, nations, and personal petitions (destiny, mercy, promotion) before administering communion.
John Wesley
"It is good to be always zealously affected in a good thing." Gal. 4:18. 1. There are few subjects in the whole compass of religion, that are of greater importance than this. For without zeal it is impossible, either to make any considerable progress in religion…
Read the full text“I travail as if in the pain of childbirth that Christ might be formed in you.”
David Thomas exhorts the congregation to pursue a tenacious, heart-broken form of prayer—what he calls travailing prayer or a “love that cannot be silenced”—arguing that sustained, repentant, tearful intercession is the groundwork for revival. Drawing on a recent outpouring at Asbury, historical awakenings, and a Gospel story of a desperate father, he invites Hillsong to reclaim persistent prayer, expect God’s presence in worship, and commit to praying until breakthrough comes.
“Verse 21: 'Tell me, those of you who want to be under the law, don't you hear the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and the other by a free woman.'”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
“For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and the other by a free woman... Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave, but of the free woman.”
A Bible study unpacking the Galatians message of liberation: freedom as an internal, communal reality rooted in Christ, contrasted with internalized oppression and dangerous misuses of scripture (e.g., Christian nationalism). Practical steps for emancipation—personal and collective—are emphasized alongside pastoral invitations to join and serve the church community.
“Ишмейл родился из тела... Но Исаак приходит из умения Бога. (Paraphrase of the contrast between Ishmael (born of the flesh) and Isaac (born by promise))”
A Communion Sunday message urging believers to trust God's promises, wait and surrender rather than trying to force outcomes, illustrated by Abraham's story (Isaac vs. Ishmael). The sermon connects covenant faithfulness to lasting blessing, emphasizes grace, giving, and invites listeners to salvation and communion.
Charles Spurgeon
THERE cannot be a greater difference in the world between two things than there is between law and grace. And yet, strange to say, while the things are diametrically opposed and essentially different from each other, the human mind is so depraved, and the intellect, even…
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