City Church Garland

Every Christian has an ongoing internal conflict of desires and must learn to make war on sin by keeping in step with the leading of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians chapter 5 that is what the Apostle Paul explains for us so that we might understand ourselves and our struggle with sin better and know how to walk in victory over the flesh. The works of the flesh are destructive to us and those around us but the fruit of the Spirit is what we really want for us and those around us. When we follow the way of the Holy Spirit the path will be marked by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

Christian, Christ has set you free! In this sermon Pastor Keith explains that Christ purchased our freedom and that we must protect our freedom and use it to lovingly serve others (Galatians 5:1,13)

In this sermon Pastor Keith describes some gospel blessings that every Christian has, which are listed in the book of Galatians. God the Father has richly blessed us by sending His Son to redeem us, His Spirit to reside in us, affirming us of our new status as His children and heirs.

In this sermon Chad Bradley explains the Christian's proper response to being wronged or cheated by another Christian. The Church, based on God's past and future work, is capable of wisely handling Christian disputes internally.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains that the law of God can't do for us what the gospel of grace has done for us. We must know the purpose and role of the law to avoid misusing it, living under a curse and we must believe the gospel promise to experience the blessing of God's favor.

In this sermon Pastor Mike Ward explains the gospel truth that we are justified by faith alone in Christ alone and not by our good works. Many Christians know this in their head but at a heart level tend operate as legalist trying to earn favor, acceptance or approval with God, when they already have it in Christ. The gospel truth in the book of Galatians has the power to set free those entangled under the weight of legalism.

In this sermon on Galatians chapter one pastor Keith explains how the gospel is a message of grace that originated from God and it transforms the lives of those who accept it and believe it. He also highlights the eternal and tragic consequences for distorting and rejecting the gospel of grace.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains that the aim of discipleship is spiritual maturity i.e. becoming more like Jesus. He shares several characteristics that mark the spiritually mature and spiritually immature. Then he shares some practical ways to grow into a spiritually mature Christian.

In this sermon Pastor Mike Ward explains the cost of discipleship from Luke 9. He explains the practical demands that Jesus expects of his followers such as denying yourself and taking up your cross. Following Jesus isn't easy but it's not a joyless experience and it's so worth it.

In this sermon Pastor Mike Ward shares about what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus. He explains that discipleship is Jesus-centered and fishing-focused. And at the heart of it is a commitment to follow Jesus and gathering people for Jesus.

In this sermon Dr. Braden Hoelzle tells the story of Hannah who was a women that God used to bless a nation though she was barren and humiliated without a title or position. Hannah was a women who walked in faith, integrity and humility. God responded graciously to her prayer of faith and she responded faithfully to God's blessing of a child by dedicating him to the Lord.

In this sermon Nathan Forbes expounds on one of the distinct marks of a disciple of Jesus, namely love. He explains what it looks like to abide in love and how to do it.

In this sermon Kevin Diaz shares about how the Christian's identity is rooted in having God as their Father and it leads them to live a life of obedience.

In this sermon Pastor Keith looks at the discipleship relationship between the Apostle Paul and Timothy and explains how all Christians are called to continue in the truths of Scripture that they have learned, even in the face of opposition. Disciples of Jesus are followers of Jesus who will experience persecution but they must persevere.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains from John 15 how Jesus is the source of our life, so authentic connection to Him is vital for our fruitfulness. He identified two marks of a true disciple in this passage, namely that true disciples have a genuine personal relationship with Christ and they produce much fruit. He explains what it means to abide in Christ or have this genuine personal relationship with Christ. And he explains what bearing much fruit looks like.

If someone asked you what a disciple of Jesus is what would you say? How would you describe the life of someone who is truly following Jesus? In this sermon Pastor Keith explains some of the characteristics of those who are truly following Jesus. True disciples of Jesus prioritize His word, persevere in His word, perceive the truth and progress in freedom.

Why do you do your work? In this sermon Pastor Keith exhorted the church to examine why they do their work. He explained that as Christians we are to do our work as to the Lord, that is for His glory, for the sake of the gospel and for the good of others. And we are to do it with an attitude of submission, respect, sincerity and service.

God has called Christians to help make the gospel look attractive to others through their character, conduct and conversation. In this sermon Pastor Keith explains what that looks like in the life of the church from Titus chapter 2. He also explains the theological basis or the why behind Christians living godly lives, namely the grace of the gospel. The same grace that saves believers from the penalty of their sin is also the same grace that empowers and trains them for righteous living. Beware of settling for a Christianity or accepting a gospel that doesn't lead to transformed lives.

In this sermon Kevin Diaz explains how God has called us to impact the world with the gospel by strategically placing us in our jobs to make disciples.

Do you see yourself as a minister in your work place? In this sermon Pastor Mike Ward explains how every Christian is called to minster to others, being His royal priesthood in the world. God has chosen Jesus to be the foundation of His redemptive program, and the Church to serve Him in the world, glorifying Him by representation, intercession and proclamation.