This sermon emphasizes the importance of moving from foundational faith to spiritual maturity through the teachings of Hebrews. By embracing maturity, believers can experience fruitful lives anchored in hope and community, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with Jesus, our eternal high priest.
This sermon emphasizes the integral role of Jesus as our High Priest, mediating between God and humanity. It traces the historical significance of priests in the Old Testament and contrasts them with Jesus, who offers perfect intercession due to his unique position as the Son of God and as fully human. Believers are called to embody this priestly role within the church.
The sermon explores God’s deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, emphasizing salvation through grace rather than the law. It highlights the significance of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice and the relevance of the law for relationship with God. Sabbath-Rest is completeness in fellowship with God.
This sermon discusses the comparison between Moses and Jesus in Hebrews 3:1-6. It emphasizes Jesus’ superiority as the final word and encourages believers to embrace Jesus as the answer to their longings. The passage references historical revelations about the Messiah and highlights the significance of God’s house as a community of believers.
This is the second in the 13-week series on the book of Hebrews. This message provides additional background and contextual information about the writer’s concern with angels and shows how Jesus’ humility is an important characteristic of the Son of God, which helps us face our temptations.
The first in the 13-week series on the book of Hebrews. This message introduces the book and examines Jesus’ identity and status as God as described in chapter 1.
This sermon delves into the concept of “shema,” which means not just hearing but also paying attention and responding with action. It’s emphasized that Israel’s covenant with God requires attentiveness and obedience. The message in Deuteronomy is echoed in the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of loving and obeying God. The sermon also addresses the troubling passages about violence and offers interpretations on how to approach them. The ultimate message is about listening to God’s voice, which offers blessings and restoration, as seen in the context of Hebrews.
This sermon discusses the journey of Israel from Sinai to the plains of Moab across the Jordan River from Jericho. The narrative includes the censuses, Levites’ roles, camp cleansing laws, journey hardships, and Balaam’s blessing of Israel. It also emphasizes the consequences of disobedience and the importance of trusting God.
This sermon addresses the theme of interruptions in life. There are positive effects of interruptions, such as festivals and the Sabbath, in prompting gratitude and offering opportunities for reflection and devotion. The significance of these interruptions is related to the teachings and work of Christ.
The sermon explored the book of Leviticus and its relevance to embodying holiness and drawing near to God. It delved into rituals and offerings in Leviticus, connecting them to the New Testament. Leviticus emphasizes living out faith and maintaining fellowship with God through voluntary and mandatory offerings.
The sermon explores God’s presence with his people in ancient Israel, the church, and the future New Creation. It describes how God’s presence was manifested through the Tabernacle in Israel, and how Jesus’ sacrifice removed barriers, providing access to God. It concludes with the vision of God’s eternal dwelling with humanity in the New Creation.
This message discusses the concept of rest in a world where our relationship with work is broken, exploring the theological foundations of Sabbath rest and its fulfillment in Christ. It emphasizes that true rest comes from our relationship with God, not our work, and provides practical steps for Sabbath-keeping.