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Ken Grenfell

Galatians Series – Ken Grenfell

What if the foundation of your entire relationship with God had nothing to do with your performance, your failures, or your best efforts? In this message, we journey back to one of the most extraordinary moments in all of Scripture, Genesis 15, where God makes a covenant with Abram that changes everything. We explore the ancient ritual of covenant-cutting, where two parties would walk between the halves of slaughtered animals as a solemn oath. But here is where the story takes a breathtaking turn: Abram is put into a deep, God-induced sleep, and only God walks through. A smoking fire pot and a blazing torch, symbols of divine holiness and consuming glory, pass between the pieces alone. God swore by himself, because there was no one greater to swear by, and took sole responsibility for the covenant. This is not a picture of partnership. This is a picture of pure, unilateral grace. The message draws a direct line from that ancient night to the cross of Jesus Christ, and then to us, reminding us that we stand in a grace we did not initiate, cannot earn, and can never lose. We are invited to know, with a deep, settled, unshakeable knowing, that our spiritual standing rests not on our fragile humanness but on God’s unbreakable promise.

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Faith in the finished work of Christ.

What does it truly mean to place our faith in the finished work of Christ? This message takes us on a deep exploration of faith itself, beginning with a striking image from Exodus 2 and 3, where God captures Moses at the burning bush. Just as God captured Moses to become a vehicle of grace for a people crying out, we are reminded that God still captures hearts today, drawing us aside to reveal something not just for our own benefit, but for the world around us. From there, we journey through Galatians 5, where we discover that faith is not a cold, mechanical act of willpower but something born out of love. When the love of God is poured into our hearts, it creates the very energy and vitality from which faith springs. We also explore the vital distinction between hope and faith, understanding that hope is the fertile soil, the joyful expectation in the mind, where faith takes root and grows in the heart until the written Word becomes a living, personal Word that anchors us through every storm. This is an invitation to stop living from what we see and start living from what God has spoken and revealed.

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Being Established to the Freedom

This powerful message takes us on a journey through the spiritual realms, revealing how Christ’s victory on the cross has positioned us far above every power and authority. Drawing from Ephesians and Colossians, we discover that spiritual warfare isn’t about dramatic confrontations—it’s found in the everyday choices we make to love unconditionally, forgive freely, and honor God in our relationships. The teaching unpacks the three heavens: the third heaven where God dwells and His will is never challenged, the second heaven where spiritual resistance occurs, and the first heaven where we live out our daily lives. What’s remarkable is that while our feet walk this earth, we’re actually seated with Christ in the third heaven, positioned far above every demonic force. Through the cross, Jesus disarmed the enemy, displayed His triumph publicly in the spiritual realm, and shattered Satan’s power once and for all. Now the devil can only operate through deception and lies—he has no real power over believers. We’re called to take what’s already been given in the spiritual realm and manifest it here on earth, bringing heaven’s reality into our everyday circumstances. This isn’t about striving; it’s about standing firm in the truth of who we are in Christ and what He’s already accomplished.

Reliable Safeguards

As we step into a new year, we’re reminded that God doesn’t operate by our calendar—He works in seasons. This message invites us to examine the spiritual safeguards that keep us on the journey God has designed for us. Drawing from Philippians 3, we’re challenged to ask ourselves: What are we truly confident in? Not just intellectually, but with the kind of conviction that stands firm when circumstances shake us. The message presents ten practical safeguards that aren’t meant to give us life—only Jesus does that—but they function like highway barriers, keeping us moving in the right direction. From putting God first and embracing kingdom culture, to honoring our marriages and speaking words of life, these safeguards touch every aspect of our existence. Perhaps most compelling is the call to live with eternity in mind while not taking ourselves too seriously—a beautiful tension that keeps us both purposeful and peaceful. The declaration at the end, proclaiming Christ’s supremacy over all creation and authority, reminds us that these aren’t just good habits but acts of spiritual warfare. When we declare who God is and who we are in Him, we’re speaking into both the natural and spiritual realms, establishing the reality of His kingdom in our everyday lives.

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Jesus Said – Week 5 – Learn From Me

When Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee and called out ‘Come, follow me,’ two fishermen immediately dropped their nets and followed Him. This wasn’t just a historical moment—it’s the ongoing invitation extended to each of us today. We’re not called to follow a man, a church, or a religious system, but Jesus Christ Himself. At the cross, three monumental victories were secured: death was destroyed, the devil’s dominion was broken, and sin’s power was nullified. These aren’t future promises—they’re past-tense realities that we now live in. Yet like Lazarus emerging from the tomb still wrapped in grave clothes, we need community to help remove the remnants of death that cling to us—fear, worthlessness, guilt, and condemnation. The beautiful truth is that Jesus doesn’t just call us to follow; He promises to make us into something new. This transformation happens through an inward journey where He conforms us to His image, and an outward journey where we become channels of life to others. Both journeys happen simultaneously, and both require us to be in family, not isolated. We cannot walk this path alone because God designed the process of removing our grave clothes to happen in community, where brothers and sisters speak life and truth that sets us free.

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Identity in Christ

In this powerful message, we’re reminded of our true identity and inheritance in Christ. The focus is on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, particularly the first chapter, which unveils the spiritual blessings we have in the heavenly realms. We learn that before the world’s creation, God chose us to be holy and blameless, adopting us as His children. This isn’t just a future promise, but a present reality we can walk in today. The message challenges us to shift our focus from earthly security to our spiritual inheritance, emphasizing that no earthly position can satisfy the soul’s deepest longings like our position in Christ. As we grasp these truths, we’re encouraged to live from a place of chosen-ness, redemption, and divine empowerment, allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal and establish these realities in our lives.
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The Glory of God

In our exploration of God’s glory, we’re reminded of the awe-inspiring encounters on Mount Sinai, where Moses experienced the manifestation of divine presence. This powerful narrative serves as a gateway to understanding the transformative nature of God’s glory in our lives today. We’re called to recognize that while the Old Testament glory faded, the New Testament glory, through Christ, is ever-increasing. As we reflect on this, we’re challenged to become carriers of God’s glory – not through our own efforts, but by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. This glory isn’t just about supernatural manifestations, but about embodying God’s character: compassion, grace, patience, and abounding love. As we allow the Holy Spirit to work within us, we’re promised a gradual transformation, moving from ‘one degree of glory to another’. This journey invites us to embrace a God-consciousness that can illuminate even the darkest spiritual atmospheres, reminding us of the profound impact our faith can have on the world around us.

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