SERIES: Hebrews
Binocular Vision
Sermon from August 30, 2020
Opening a new series in the book of Hebrews, we look at Hebrews 1:1-14. There we meet Jesus, a savior like no other.
In difficult times, it is easy to retreat into a private religion or to compromise. Neither is a good option. We have a tendency to look at mankind and God in the wrong proportions. We magnify men and minimize God. The book of Hebrews corrects that mistake and makes the case for who Jesus really is.
Are we looking through our binoculars correctly? We have a tremendous savior in Jesus.
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, Nobody
Sermon from September 6, 2020
What did Jesus mean when he said "from everyone who has been given much, much will be required?" Continuing our series in Hebrews, we get an answer.
In Hebrew 2:1-9, we are warned not to drift from God's word. We cannot reject the gospel through faith in Jesus for rule keeping. We also see God's plan, through Jesus, to raise mankind to a new status.
As believers, we are given much through Jesus. We can either squander it or capitalize on it. How are we representing our savior with our lives?
Expendable
Sermon From September 13, 2020
Nobody chooses to be expendable. And, yet, that is exactly what Jesus did for us. But why?
As we continue our series in Hebrews, we look at Hebrews 2: 10-13. There we Jesus not as a distant leader but one who suffered as one of us for the sake of our salvation. He was tested in human experience like no one ever has been and obeyed perfectly.
This is why we turn to Jesus – and him only – to not only be made right before God but to be a part of God's family. And as a part of God's family, we need to display this kind of sacrificial love for others.
God Shows Up
Sermon from September 20, 2020
Obsession
Sermon from September 27, 2020
What is obsession? What is it that preoccupies our minds?
We continue looking into Hebrews, this week examining Hebrews 3:1-6. Jesus, who has faced every temptation we have, is worthy of our attention, our obsession. Why? Because he is sent by God and our perfect representative, and sacrifice, before God.
Consider Jesus. There is no one like him. Trust him to do what we or no one else can do for us.
Believe and Behave
Sermon from October 4, 2020
What is the relationship between belief and obedience? Can we really say we believe if we choose not to obey?
Continuing our series in Hebrews, we look at Hebrews 3:7-19. In it, we see the consequence of disobedience. The ultimate goal of God disciplining us is to help us believe rightly.
The more we sin, the easier it is to sin. That is why we need to encourage one another to obey. God saves through community. Don't stray.
Responsible Rest
Sermon from October 11, 2020
Pastor Dan delves into Hebrews 4:1-10
Breaking Codes
Sermon from October 18, 2020
We fight a spiritual enemy who seeks to confuse and destroy us. And we, in our fallenness, contribute to that. We have a code of skewed thinking.
In Hebrew 4:11-16, we see that God gives us his word to give us relief from our broken thinking. How? By being relevant, trustworthy, accurate, convicting, and lifesaving. It's no ordinary book.
And that word tells us we have a Savior in Jesus who knows everything about us and lives to rescue us from our broken thinking. He breaks the code. Let us trust him.
1,963 Degrees
Sermon from November 1, 2020
We are prone to obey our wishes. What we learn from Hebrews is that obeying Jesus is better than obeying our own wish list. And what is the case for that?
As we study the passage from Hebrews 5:5-10, we are introduced to this term "the order of Melchizedek." What is that about? What does it have to say about Jesus and the roles he fills for us?
Jesus lives for all time to reign and to serve through his perfect obedience to his Father. His obedience through testing saves us and makes our obedience possible. He is better than an earthly priest or leader.
Milk and Discernment
Sermon from November 8, 2020
We all need the fundamentals. They are the building blocks on which are lives are built. When they are neglected, we see everything crumble.
Looking at Hebews 5:11-14, we see a strong directive from the writer of Hebrews. Many times, we become dull to hearing the messages we need to hear. We become to deaf to warnings that we should heed. It keeps us from growing in faith.
While we need to grow up in our faith, we cannot neglect the basics to get there. Our spiritual immaturity hinders our ability to learn deeper spiritual truths. God's word gives discerning power.
Hope that Gives Assurance
Sermon from November 15, 2020
Hope makes living through trials worth it. It gives us fuel to keep going.
In Hebrews 6:1-12, we are encouraged to move forward in our relationship to God. But in this same passage we receive a sobering warning.
What we do know is that God holds and keeps those he saves, but he will not abide a believer dull of hearing. He will lovingly discipline us. Let us then be hopeful in Jesus, who fully saves his own.
Solid Rock
Sermon from November 22, 2020
Where is our hope? Where can we stand in unstable times?
Looking again in Hebrews, we see what God tells us in chapter 6:13-20. We see what God promises to give us hope. And we see that our hope is established on the rock-solid authority of God who sustains and orders the universe.
Through Jesus and his work on our behalf, the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, and God's deep love, we have a firm foundation.
The Big Idea of the Bible
Sermon from November 29, 2020
Pastor Dan dives into Hebrews 7:3-26.