Christ Alone – Let Me “Hep” You
April 16, 2023
Pastor Ricky Smith
Sermon Notes
I. We Are Better Together
Galatians 4:12-15
Brothers, I entreat you, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong. You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first, and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me.
A. We learn from other examples
B. We can encourage one another to carry the load of the cross
Joy is found in a heart of love for God and faith family
II. The Truth is Not Always Popular
Galatians 4:16 -17
Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth? They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out, that you may make much of them.
The truth should come from a heart of love and not leverage
III. Less of Me and More of Him
Galatians 4:18-20
It is always good to be made much of for a good purpose, and not only when I am present with you, my little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! I wish I could be present with you now and change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.
God’s mission is worth walking through the mess with others
Next Steps
- I confess my sin and trust Jesus as my Savior and King for the first time.
- I choose to live out my relationship in love rather than for leverage.
- I will pray for others and commit to walk with them through trials.
Deep Dive
- Read Galatians 4;16. Have you become someone’s enemy by telling the truth?
- Do you need to speak the truth in love to someone? If so, explain why.
- Read Galatians 4:19. In what ways can we foster this type of love for fellow believers?
