Christ Church Stories

What Are The Marks of a Spirit-Filled Church?
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

What Are The Marks of a Spirit-Filled Church?

Explore the essence of a Spirit-filled church as outlined in Galatians 6. Discover Paul’s teachings on restoration, bearing burdens, humility, and the transformative power of living by the Spirit within a committed Christian community.

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How to Live in the Freedom of Grace
Bro. Chris Carter Bro. Chris Carter

How to Live in the Freedom of Grace

Explore the true meaning of freedom in Christ, where the unrestrained pursuit of God transforms lives. Learn to stand firm against interference, embrace grace, and live a life of love and service in the race of the Christian life.

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Believers, Not Achievers: Why Only Grace Can Save
Bro. Chris Carter Bro. Chris Carter

Believers, Not Achievers: Why Only Grace Can Save

Explore the Apostle Paul’s powerful message in Galatians 4:21-5:1, where he contrasts the burdens of legalism with the freedom of grace. Learn why true salvation is found through faith in Christ alone, not through our efforts.

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How Adoption into God’s Family Changes Everything
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

How Adoption into God’s Family Changes Everything

Explore the transformative message of Galatians 4:1-20 as Paul reveals the implications of our adoption into God’s family, moving from bondage under the law to the freedom and privileges of sonship in Christ.

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Exploring the Law’s Purpose in the Light of the Gospel
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Exploring the Law’s Purpose in the Light of the Gospel

How is a Christian supposed to view the law set in the Old Testament? Does it affect our faith if we have salvation in Christ? Discover how God’s promise to Abraham is fulfilled through faith in Christ, uniting all believers as equals in the promise of salvation.

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Set Free from Spiritual Dullness
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Set Free from Spiritual Dullness

In Galatians 3:1-14, the Apostle Paul has a powerful message for the Galatians. Through encouragement he shares a path to reject legalism and to repent of spiritual dullness and rediscover the Holy Spirit. Read on to learn how you can discover the only path to righteousness. 

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The Essential Gospel: A Lesson in Fear and Faith
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The Essential Gospel: A Lesson in Fear and Faith

How does fear affect our faith? In Galatians 2, we see the Apostle Paul publicly rebuke Peter because he allowed his fear to influence his faith and lead others astray. Discover the importance of faith over fear and the significance of justification by faith.

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The False Gospel of Legalism
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

The False Gospel of Legalism

Explore Paul’s passionate defense of the pure Gospel in Galatians 2:1-10. Learn why adding to the Gospel diminishes its power, threatens our freedom, and distorts the truth. Understand the significance of Paul’s message against legalism and its relevance today.

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Empowered by Grace: Finding a Life Rooted in God’s Love
Rev. Paul Lawler Rev. Paul Lawler

Empowered by Grace: Finding a Life Rooted in God’s Love

Explore how living under God’s Gospel of Grace transforms lives, as seen in Paul’s journey from persecutor to proclaimer. Discover the power of personal testimony, the rejection of human approval, and the empowerment that comes from embracing God’s grace, based on Galatians 1:11-24.

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