Psalm 46: A Prayer of Hope
Psalm 46 is a prayer of trust in a God who overcomes. It was likely written at a time of adversity for God’s people. It is a reminder that we can trust God as our…
Hebrews Part 12: Perseverance
This message emphasizes perseverance in faith, likening it to running a marathon. Key themes include discipline, accountability, and belonging to an unshakeable kingdom. The message encourages the church to support one another in their spiritual journeys, and highlights the importance of community.
Hebrews Part 11: Faith
Faith is hard to define and describe. It is what makes our hope visible. Faith produces action, forward movement, toward God’s eternal kingdom. Without faith, we cannot get there. But, we have help, if we trust God.
Hebrews Part 10: Draw Near to God
This sermon explores the profound call to draw near to God, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes through Jesus. It reassures believers of their eternal destiny and the transformative process of faith, while also urging those yet uncommitted to consider the weight of rejection. Ultimately, it champions perseverance in faith amidst life’s challenges.
Hebrews Part 9: Jesus is Our Salvation
This sermon covers chapter 9 of Hebrews in which the author reviews why the new covenant is better than the old, as well as the meaning and necessity of Christ’s sacrifice.
Hebrews Part 8: Jesus Is Our Mediator
This sermon conveys God’s unwavering commitment to restore humanity to our original design as image-bearers of God. It emphasizes the transformative relationship we can have with God, not through rigid laws but through a deep desire for His life-giving guidance, fostering a renewed humanity in Christ.
Hebrews Part 7: Jesus Is Holy
This sermon highlights the significance of Melchizedek in relation to Jesus, emphasizing their similar priestly order. It inspires hope by illustrating how Jesus fulfills the highest standards of holiness and righteousness, welcoming believers into a loving relationship with God. Embracing this truth brings assurance and profound gratitude for His sacrifice.
Hebrews Part 6: Jesus Our Hope
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.
Hebrews Part 5: Jesus Our 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.
Hebrews Part 4: Jesus Our Sabbath-Rest
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.
Hebrews Part 3: Jesus is Greater
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.
Hebrews Part 2: Jesus is Lower
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.