August 17, 2025
Series: At the Movies

Sermon: What was I made for?

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: You are an original, don't die a copy! (John Mason)

Video: 1: Barbie Women Speech

Video 2: Barbie Escapes the Box... Mattel Scene

How do we escape the box?

We are Known by the Creator...

“But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Video 3: Barbie meets Ruth Handler Scene

We Must Know the Creator...

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. Vs. Psalm 139:13

Video 4: Barbie Acknowledges Her Creator/Identity

“...but the people who know their God will display strength and take action.”

‭‭Daniel‬ ‭11‬:‭32‬ ‭NASB

CONCLUSION: As you get to know Jesus, you begin to discover what you were made for!

Video 5: What was I made for song scene

August 10, 2025
Series: At the Movies

Movie: Inside Out 2

Sermon: Overcoming Anxiety

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

INTRODUCTION: Manage your emotions or your emotions will manage you.

(Video 1 - New Emotions)

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

(Video 2: Anxiety's Projection)

What are some keys to overcoming anxiety?

1. Practice Rejoicing...

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Nehemiah 8:10

(Video 3: Anxiety Attack and Joy's Defeat)

2. Practice Praying...

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition...

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

3. Practice Thanksgiving...

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Give thanks in all circumstances...

1 Thessalonians 5:18

4. Practice Godly Thinking...

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

(Video 4)

CONCLUSION: Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life [give you rest], for I am an oasis.

Matthew 11:28 TPT

Genesis 8:22 & Galatians 6:7

““As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.””

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Every action has a consequence!

Sowing and Reaping:

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Sowing to the Spirit vs. Flesh:

“Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Sowing Good Seed:

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Jesus is the seed that was planted for our salvation! (John 12:24)

Galatians 5:1 (NIV) “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

Freedom is a central theme of the gospel—a freedom that liberates us from the bondage of sin and legalism.

The Nature of Freedom (Galatians 5:1)

Definition of freedom: liberation from sin, the law, and condemnation.

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."

2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV)

The Source of Our Freedom

Christ’s sacrifice on the cross provides the foundation for our freedom. "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36 (NIV)

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death." Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)

The Purpose of Our Freedom

Freedom is not a license to sin but a call to live in righteousness.

1. To live in Grace

“You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.”

Galatians 5:4 NIV

2, To Serve Others in Love

“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Galatians 5:13 NIV

3. Empowerment for Righteous Living

“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 NIV

4. To Experience True Joy and Fulfillment

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Galatians 5:22-23 NIV

We are called to stand firm in the freedom of Christ!

The Gospel of Grace

Moving from Immaturity to Maturity...

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV

“What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world. But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.”

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You have to grow up to move up!

“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”

‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Receiving Adoption as Children (Galatians 4:5)

“to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Receiving the Spirit of Sonship (Galatians 4:6)

“Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.””

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Receiving Inheritance as Heirs (Galatians 4:7)

“So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Maturity has great priviledges but not without equal responsibilities.

Galatians 3:23-29

“Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬-‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Which one are you putting your faith in; the law or Jesus?

The Purpose of the Law...

1. Reveal Sin (Galatians 3:19)
2. A Guardian (Galatians 3:24)
3. Set the Stage for Jesus (Galatians 3:23-25)

Priority of Faith...

“Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith,”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭25‬-‭26‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The Provision of Grace...

“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬

“I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!””

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬

Today, place your faith in Jesus!

Galatians: The Gospel of Grace

Amazing Grace to Run the Race!

Galatians 2:19-20

““For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!””

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Salvation is the gift of God that comes to us by grace through faith in Jesus the Christ! (Ephesians 2:8)

Live in Freedom... (Vs. 19)

“For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God."

Live a Surrender Life... (Vs. 20a)

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."

Live by Faith... (Vs.20b-21)

"The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!””

We preserve the truth of the gospel when we live by faith. (Gal. 2:5)