Date: June 25, 2017

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When we hear news stories about "stupid criminals", we can't help but laugh and shake our heads at their foolishness.  In Galatians 3, the Apostle Paul takes the Galatian Christians to task for their foolish behavior:  believing the lies of false teachers.  As we listen to Paul's forceful logic, how

Date: June 18, 2017

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On Father’s Day, we take time to recognize the positive contributions that fathers have had on our lives.  But sadly, not all fathers have been exemplary.  In 1 Samuel chapter 2, the Bible gives us the tragic narrative of Eli– the high priest of Israel who was unwilling to discipline

Date: June 11, 2017

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*Guest Speaker*   On Sunday, June 11th, our friend Daryl Jackson returned “home” to Grace Baptist Church where he previously served in ministry while attending Baptist Bible College.  Daryl helped focus our attention on God’s amazing grace– not only in the lives of Abraham and Sarah– but in our lives too.

Date: June 4, 2017

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Thomas Edison’s darkest day unfolded when ten of his New Jersey buildings burned to the ground.  But he was determined not to let this setback have the final say.  In Galatians 2, the Apostle Peter nearly burned the church’s unity to the ground when he separated from Gentile Christians.  However,

Date: May 28, 2017

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What would you say is America’s “darkest day”?   The winter at Valley Forge? The 2008 financial collapse?  The 9-11 attacks?  The JFK assassination?  In Galatians chapter 2, the Apostle Paul narrates one of the gospel’s darkest days— the time when Paul had to confront Peter face to face about

Date: May 21, 2017

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John Fawcett and his wife felt such an incredible unity with their little church family, that they famously refused to go when a larger, more influential church in London came calling.  In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul continues his rigorous defense of his gospel and his ministry— pointing to the

Date: May 14, 2017

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All of us have occasionally been asked to produce proof:  a receipt, a driver’s license, or a returned check.  In Galatians chapter one, Paul pushes back against the false teachers by proving that the gospel he preached and the ministry he exercised among the Galatians was the real thing.  As

Date: May 7, 2017

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*Guest Speaker*   On Sunday, May 7th, we were delighted to welcome Lian Kim to our Morning Worship service.  Kim is our missionary to Myanmar, where he is one of the leaders developing and building the Koinonia (Fellowship) Baptist Seminary.  This seminary exists to train pastors and church leaders in the surrounding

Date: April 30, 2017

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Most of Paul’s letters begin with a warm greeting and encouraging words of commendation. However, Galatians chapter one has no commendation because Paul was so concerned about their departure from the true gospel. What three unshakable truths does Paul share in his greeting and opening section? In what ways are

Date: April 23, 2017

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In this introduction to the book of Galatians, Pastor Day presents all of the critical background information that is essential for understanding the book’s overall message.  Why did Paul write a letter to the Galatians?  When did he write it, and what essential truths did he want to communicate?  Why