Time to Grow Up!
While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. We are in a very scary place spiritually if we get to the place where we don’t think we need to hear the Word or study the Word anymore. We can get lazy in our hearing of God’s Word and in our study of God’s Word (v. 11) We should each somehow be involved in teaching others as we grow in the Word (vv. 12-13) We should not…
Where Else Can We Go? Jesus Our Qualified High Priest – Hebrews 5:1-10
While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. Remembering that Jesus, your Savior, loves you, and even sympathizes with you, can help you follow Him even when it’s disorienting. Three reasons that Jesus is our qualified high priest: Jesus is the chosen mediator between us and God. (Hebrews 5:1, 4-6, 10) Jesus is the sympathetic mediator between us and God (Hebrews 5:2, 7-9) Jesus is the sinless mediator between us and God (Hebrews 5:3)
The Word Exposes Us, God Sees Us, and Jesus Covers Us
For a PDF download of the Growth Group Questions related to this sermon, click “Save,” then “PDF.” While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. The Word Exposes Us (Hebrews 4:12) This Word is living, not dead. This Word is active, not dormant. God Sees Us (Hebrews 4:13) We are all naked before God (like Adam and Eve). There is nothing we can hide from Him. Jesus Covers Us (Hebrews 4:14-16) Rather than the light from…
Do You Need Some Rest? – Hebrews 4:1-11
While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. Augstine famously said, “You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in You.” Do you need some rest? 1) There is a rest in Jesus worth fearing you will miss (Hebrews 4:1) 2) There is a rest in Jesus that is only available by faith (Hebrews 4:2-5) 3) There is a rest in Jesus worth striving to enter (Hebrews 4:6-11)
3 Satanic Lies & the Good News That Sets Us Free
While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. 3 Satanic Lies: God is against you. The good news: If you are in Christ, God is for you (Rom 8:31-32) There are accusations against you, and you can say nothing in your defense. The good news: If you are in Christ, the One who could accuse you is the One who died for you. (Rom 8:33-34) There are plenty of things that can separate you from God’s…
Is Your Heart Hard or Soft Towards God? – Hebrews 3:7-19
For a PDF download of the Growth Group Questions related to this sermon, click “Save,” then “PDF.” While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. Don’t be afraid to face the reality of God’s just judgment and wrath, so you can embrace the reality of His grace and mercy in Jesus.
Jesus is Irreplaceable – Hebrews 3:1-6
Due to our Sanctuary renovation, the sermon was recorded differently this Sunday. If you turn the volume all the way up we believe you will be able to hear it ok. We will go back to our other method next Sunday!
5 Crucial Reasons Jesus Became Human – Hebrews 2:10-18
For a PDF download of the Growth Group Questions related to this sermon, click “Save,” then “PDF.” While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. 1) So That He Can Be the Founder of Our Salvation Who Suffered for Us (Hebrews 2:10) 2) So That He Can Be Our Perfect Older Brother (Hebrews 2:11-12) 3) So That He Can Be Our Holy Worship Leader (Hebrews 2:12b-13) 4) So That He Can Free Us From the Devil…
But We See Jesus! – Hebrews 2:5-9
While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. Paradise Lost (Hebrews 2:5-8) We know this world is not as it was meant to be. Paradise Regained and Made Better (Hebrews 2:9) But we see Jesus! Only God can plan a reality that started out perfect, but ends even better.
Don’t Drift Away from the Gospel! – Hebrews 2:1-4
While our sanctuary is being renovated, the recording quality will be different. 1) An urgent warning to not drift away from the gospel (Hebrews 2:1) Drifting away from the gospel is what naturally happens if we are not focused on Jesus and what He has taught us. 2) An urgent reason to not drift away from the gospel (Hebrews 2:2-3) The urgent reason to not drift away from the gospel is judgment, and the fact that we have been offered an escape…
Jesus is Better Than Angels – Hebrews 1:4-14
How is Jesus better than angels? 1) Jesus has a better name (Hebrews 1:3b-5). 2) Jesus has more honor (Hebrews 1:6). 3) Jesus has a superior status (Hebrews 1:7-9). 4) Jesus has a better existence (Hebrews 1:10-12). 5) Jesus has a better job (Hebrews 1:13).
Jesus is Better: Overview of the Book of Hebrews
Dr. Jared August, Professor of New Testament at Northeastern Baptist College and a Member at Northshire Baptist Church, preached an overview of the book of Hebrews. The goal was to help us see the main themes in Hebrews and to understand God’s message in Hebrews better as we begin our verse-by-verse study through it. 1. The identity found in Jesus is better than that offered by men or angels (ch. 1–2). 2. The worldview taught by Jesus is better than…