Alexandria Covenant Church
A Pastor's Heart
Paul lovingly but strongly confronts false teaching in the church. Keeping the church from falling into its old trap of trying to work to please God, serving God out of obligation rather than obedience. Reminding them that God initiates salvation … not man. -------------- Do you ever feel like you are shackled and chained to the never-ending pursuit of things that are supposed to be life-giving only to realize they are lifeless and leave you feeling empty in the end? Join us on a journey through the book of Galatians where you will meet Jesus and discover the life-giving reality of the true gospel. The true gospel has the power to break the chains of sin and self-righteousness that lead to death and give life and freedom to those who live by faith in Jesus Christ. Not the kind of freedom that allows us to live however we want, but a freedom that helps us to live the way God wants. In Christ, we have been set free to live free!
Locations & Times
Alexandria Covenant Church
4005 Dakota St, Alexandria, MN 56308, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Online - alexandriacovenant.org
Sunday 8:00 AM
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
2. Obligation vs. Obedience
5. A Pastors Heart
You have a choice to live under Obligation or Obedience
If you have been living your Christian Life under obligation, trying to please God:
1. Find out what God thinks of you … spend some time in Psalm 139
2. Pray that God would give you peace and rest in Him
3. Allow other people in. Find a circle of Christian friends that you can be “safe with” (Small group, etc.)
4. Find joy in serving (family, friends, church, etc.)
If you are living under Obedience:
1. Keep growing in your faith and knowledge of God
2. Live truthfully; confess sin, keep right with God
3. Spread the wealth. Mentor, disciple, befriend someone and bring them into this adventure
4. Be a lifelong learner … don’t ever think you’ve “arrived”