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Daily Dose of Hope January 9, 2026 Scripture: Galatians 5 Today, we will start with the Holy Spirit prayer by Saint Augustine, who lived in the fourth century. I find it incredibly powerful and I hope you do as well: Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy. Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan. We are almost done with the first week of our new reading plan, Journey into the Letters of Paul, during which we will walk through Paul's letters chronologically. With a few exceptions, many of these letters are kind of short, with 5-6 chapters. What you will find is that we will go through these fairly quickly and it's possible they might run together for you. I would suggest you keep some notes. What are you learning from each letter? What are the main themes and what are your big takeaways from the reading? Since we are just in Galatians, Paul's first letter, this is a good time to think about this. Okay, so today we read Galatians 5. Here we see the theme of freedom from the law once again. Paul is emphasizing that in Christ, we have freedom. Under the law, we live in bondage. He is imploring the Galatians to live as free people, true heirs of God, experiencing the fullness of life that comes knowing you belong to Jesus Christ. There is a lot of focus on circumcision here. That may seem odd to us, as circumcision just isn't that big a deal in our world. Individual parents make a decision based on a lot of different factors whether to circumcise their boys. Paul has some harsh words for the Galatians about circumcision, and it almost seems like he is condemning it. Verses 2-3 are harsh, Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. Let's dig a little deeper. Jesus himself was circumcised. Paul had Timothy circumcised before taking him on a missionary journey to make it easier to witness to the Jews. So what is up with this? I'm thinking motive and intention is the answer. Let me explain. Before Jesus, circumcision was the sign of the covenant that the Jewish people had with God. It functioned sort of like a key that granted entry into the household of God. But after Jesus came, the house of God is entered through Jesus Christ himself. Those who follow him no longer need the old key. The Jews may still hold onto the key physically, but it is no longer the means of entry. The sign of the new covenant is baptism. But even baptism isn't a requirement for salvation, only belief in Jesus. Some of us may have chosen to circumcise our children. But what was our motive or intention? When I had my boys circumcised as babies, it had nothing to do with their salvation. I wasn't thinking about following Jewish law. Rather, I was thinking more about health issues or going with the recommendation of my pediatrician. But if I had done it because I thought it would make my child or myself more acceptable to God or somehow make me more righteous, then that would be a terribly wrong motive. Furthermore, if I thought that my boys could only associate with other circumcised boys because they are more acceptable in God's eyes, then I would really be wrong. I think you get the point and I believe that is what Paul is saying too. Christ has freed us from these laws that separate us from others. It's our heart that God cares about and as we move further into Paul's letters, we will find he begins to speak of a circumcision of the heart. That's what we need! Paul speaks to how easy it is to slip back into a life of bondage. Others use their freedom to engage in sin. Paul is stating that neither is acceptable. True Christian freedom manifests itself in obedience, self-control, and love. Just as Christ sets us free, Paul says that it is the continuing work of the Holy Spirit in our lives that sanctifies us, allows us to better reflect Jesus. When the Holy Spirit comes and makes a home within us, it begins to transform us from the inside out. We cannot stay the same people once the Spirit of the Living God is within us. There should be fruit that demonstrates our new nature. That fruit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Reflect on the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. How well do you exemplify these attributes in your own life? Are some easier than others for you? Something I find interesting about these is that they are "fruit" of the Spirit, not "fruits." God intends for us to live out each of these, not just some of them. If we are very kind people but we lack self-control, then we need to spend time in prayer and ask God to help us with our self-control and then be intentional about working on that trait. If we struggle with patience, then we do the same thing. Friends, we have the Spirit of God living within us and that is powerful and transformative. Spend some time today praying about the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in your life. Blessings, Pastor Vicki
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Jesus offers the fulfilling fruit of union with his Spirit in place of the isolated barrenness of our self-determination.
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Click here for the SermonClicking here will take you to our webpageClick here to contact usWelcome to the Westside church's special Monday Morning Coffee podcast with Mark Roberts. Mark is a disciple, a husband, father and grand dad, as well as a certified coffee geek, fan of CS Lewis' writings and he loves his big red Jeep. He's also the preacher for Westside church.
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32 - Victory Through Surrender, Galatians 5:24-26 by Pastor David Goodson
Pastor Randy continues through the book of Galatians
Walking in the Spirit16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Behavior matters! Understand how actions reveal your true identity in Christ, and what it means to be free from legalism through a genuine walk with God.
The Word of the day with Rene' Holaday for FRIDAY, 12-26-25: Galatians 5, Part 2. This is a review of Galatians 5 that I had covered in October. Do you remember this chapter? If not, come and see! ;() If any of you can help me with firewood, I could use help! If you're blessed by this daily Bible Study and you can help me with a donation of $5 or more to my PayPal address, it certainly would be appreciated! This next couple weeks I will be having a "FIREWOOD funds drive" so I can buy more firewood, and you can donate any amount to : reneholaday@gmail.com If you go to PayPal.com and let them know your amount and my PayPal email address, and the title of my PayPal page will show up as "Liberty Agenda USA." THANK YOU ahead of time! Blessings to everyone! ;()
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Life in Step With the Spirit: An Accomplishment of the First Advent" Galatians 5:25-6:5 1 | Life in Step With the Spirit is a Life of Selfless Investment (v. 25-6:3) 2 | Life in Step With the Spirit is a Life of Self-Examination (v. 4-5)
Dave Rich delivers a comprehensive examination of Christian ethics by exploring the biblical lists of virtues and vices found throughout Scripture. This message focuses on the attribute dimension of Christian ethics, demonstrating how virtues like faith, love, and the fear of God shape godly character while vices such as sexual immorality, selfish ambition, and jealousy must be actively resisted.Rich emphasizes the inseparable connection between Christian ethics and sanctification, showing that both righteous deeds and godly character flow from the Holy Spirit's work in believers. The teaching reveals that pursuing Christian ethics requires understanding sanctification as God's ongoing work—never reaching perfection in this life, yet always moving toward Christlikeness. Dave challenges believers to recognize that cultivating biblical virtues and avoiding destructive vices is fundamentally the Spirit's work accomplished through surrendered, obedient effort. This comprehensive approach to Christian ethics demonstrates the centrality of the gospel in ethical living.Download Notes | Download Presentation ★ Support this podcast ★
Galatians 5:16-25 "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit."
This week, Pastor Jesse speaks about what it looks like to walk by the Spirit. Main Scripture & Points: Galatians 5:16-26 POINT: To walk by the Spirit means that I am actively choosing to submit my thoughts, reactions, and decisions to the leadership of the Holy Spirit POINT: NOT BY IMPULSE BUT BY THY SPIRIT James 1:19-20 POINT: NOT BY MY PAST BUT BY THY SPIRIT 2nd Corinthians 5:17-18 POINT: NOT BY EMOTION BUT BY THY SPIRIT POINT: Emotions are wonderful companions in life, but they are terrible leaders in life PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Help me be led by Your Spirit today. When my impulses want to react, help me to pause. When my past tries to speak, remind me who I am in Christ. When my emotions run high, lead me into wisdom and peace. Help me to live: Not by impulse, Not by my past, Not by emotion, But led by your Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen. Galatians 5:19-21 POINT: πράσσω, Pron: Prasso, Meaning: To practice, To make a habit of, To keep doing as a way of life Romans 1:32 POINT: For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery *This episode was recorded on 12/14/25
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MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Belonging to Christ, Living by the Spirit" Galatians 5:19-25 1 | The Spiritual Contrast in the Battle that Rages: (v. 19-23) 2 | The Divine Strategy for the Battle that Rages (v. 24-25) Truths About Cross Bearing: Our carrying the cross is grounded by Christ's once/for all atonement. The daily crucifixion is to be pitiless. Its painful. Its non-discriminatory. It results in a burial. But in time, New Creation realities bloom.
Pastor Randy continues through the book of Galatians
Galatians 5:1-15New King James VersionChristian Liberty5 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 2 Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. 3 And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. 4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.Love Fulfills the Law7 You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump. 10 I have confidence in you, in the Lord, that you will have no other mind; but he who troubles you shall bear his judgment, whoever he is.11 And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased. 12 I could wish that those who trouble you would even cut themselves off!13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!
Paul's letter to the church at Galatia, chapter 5. New international Version
By Every Word, 12-11-25
Church is more than a service. It's about people experiencing life together as we seek to join God in His work of transforming lives. We invite you to come be part of that mission here at Scotts Hill. You can find more resources here on our YouTube Channel or by visiting: https://scottshill.orgTo connect with us or to learn more about Jesus we invite you to visit: https://www.scottshill.org/nextstepsFor information on upcoming events church-wide, visit: https://scottshill.infoSocial MediaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/scottshill.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottshillWebsite: https://www.scottshill.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Life in Christ, Led by the Holy Spirit" Galatians 5:16-18 1 | The Charge: A Hopeful Promise (v. 16) 2 | The Conflict: A Lifelong Reality (v. 17) 3 | The Comfort: A Gospel Reassurance (v. 18)
What does it really mean to “walk by the Spirit” so that you “will not gratify the desires of the flesh”? In this sermon from Galatians 5:16–26, we explore the radical reality of belonging to Jesus Christ, that those who are His have “crucified the flesh with its passions and desires,” and are now called to keep in step with the Spirit every day. If you've ever wrestled with questions like “Why do I still struggle with sin if my flesh is crucified?” or “How do I actually walk in the Spirit in my ordinary week?”, this message will help you see both the seriousness of the battle and the hope of real change in Christ.
November 30, 2025. Ethan Davis. www.machiasvalley.org Text: Galatians 5
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MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Freedom From Law, Freedom to Love" Galatians 5:13-15 1 | Freedom From the Law's Curse (v. 13a) 2 | Freedom From the Power of Sin (v. 13b) Ways We Give the Flesh Opportunity in Relationships: We harbor a grudge We fail to overlook minor offenses We put a negative spin on the actions of others We as a pattern speak negatively about others 3 | Freedom to Overcome Conflict With Love (5:13c-15)
Christ has set us free—now what do we do with that freedom? In this message from Galatians 5:1–15 (ESV), we explore how the gospel frees us from both legalism and licentiousness, and calls us into a life of love-motivated obedience. We'll see why “Jesus + anything” is not the gospel, how the law condemns but grace comforts, and why true Christian freedom is not the right to do whatever we want, but the Spirit-given ability to do what we most deeply desire in Christ.
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MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Circumcision or the Cross" Galatians 5:7-12 1 | False Teachers Can Hinder the Believer's Race (v. 7-9) 2 | False Teachers Will Not Ultimately Deceive True Believers (v. 5:10a) 3 | False Teachers Will be Judged (v. 10b-12)
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In this episode of Pray the Word on Galatians 5:22–23, David Platt pleads with God that we might bear spiritual fruit in our lives.Explore more content from Radical.