Core Church LA Services

1. Choosing the Right Son2. Counting the Options3. Embracing the PromiseOur sermon, "A Promise Kept," delved into Galatians 4:21-31, exploring the profound difference between living under the law and living by God's promise through faith. Pastor Steve highlighted how Abraham's story illustrates the contrast between human impatience (resulting in Ishmael) and trusting God's timing (resulting in Isaac). This message reminds us that our salvation and relationship with God are based on His promise and our faith, not on our works or attempts to earn His favor.Takeaways:-God's promises are trustworthy, even when circumstances seem impossible. Just as Abraham and Sarah received their promised son in old age, we too can trust God's timing in our lives.-We are called to live by faith, not by trying to earn our salvation through works. Our justification comes through believing in Jesus Christ, not by following the law.-As believers, we are "children of promise" like Isaac. This means we have been grafted into God's family through Christ, regardless of our background.As we go through this week, let's reflect on areas where we might be trying to "earn" God's favor instead of resting in His promises. Are there "Ishmaels" in our lives - things born out of impatience or lack of trust - that we need to surrender to God?May we all grow in our faith and trust in God's perfect timing and promises.

1. Going From Rags to Riches2. Turning Back to Slavery3. Leaving Paul Perplexed

1. God's Covenant2. God's Moral Standard3. God's Way is Faith

1. Being Foolish2. Hearing With Faith3. Being Redeemed From the Curse

1. Caught in the Act2. Justified by Faith3. Living by Faith

1. Running the Race2. Running With Liberty3. Running With Authority

1. Not Conceived by Man2. Not a Favorable Past3. Set Apart - Built up & Sent Out

1. Delivering by Grace2. Deserting of Truth3. Speaking Directly

1. Truth for All2. Truth Spoken by Paul3. Truth in Facts

1. A Plea for Mercy2. A Flood of Tears3. A Prayer Received

1. A Father Stepped In2. A Father Who Didn't Bow3. A Father's Words of Wisdom

1. The Call2. The Struggle3. The Provision

1. The Rise2. The Fall3. The Difference

1. Her Plight2. Her Plea3. Her Promise

1. What Happened2. Why It Happened3. How It Happened

1. Arriving Late2. Costly Giving3. Joyful Shouting

1. Our Calling2. Our Purpose3. His Power

1. Our Calling2. Our Purpose3. His Power

1. Looking for Jesus2. Calming their Hearts3. Covering their Tracks

1. Looking for Jesus2. Calming their Hearts3. Covering their Tracks

1. Looking From a Distance2. Asking for His Body3. Securing His Grave

1. Looking From a Distance2. Asking for His Body3. Securing His Grave

1. Hurling Abuse2. Being Forsaken3. Yielding Up His Spirit

1. Hurling Abuse2. Being Forsaken3. Yielding Up His Spirit

1. The King Is Mocked2. A Bystander Is Used3. His Charge Is Posted

1. The King Is Mocked2. A Bystander Is Used3. His Charge Is Posted

1. Not Fearing2. Not Moving3. Not Striving

1. Not Fearing2. Not Moving3. Not Striving

1. Asking a Question2. Seeking His Release3. Washing His Hands

1. Asking a Question2. Seeking His Release3. Washing His Hands

1. Doing Right2. Doing Wrong3. Being Renewed

1. Doing Right2. Doing Wrong3. Being Renewed

1. Who He Was2. Why He Came3. Why It Matters

1. The Exact Truth2. Hearing Our Prayers3. Simply Believe

1. The Exact Truth2. Hearing Our Prayers3. Simply Believe

1. He Knows Me2. He Tracks Me3. He Formed Me4. He Loves Me

1. He Knows Me2. He Tracks Me3. He Formed Me4. He Loves Me