Hebrews
Hebrews, Part 16
Passage: Hebrews 13:1-25 In this final message of our study in Hebrews, Gary Day takes us through chapter 13, showing the writer’s emphasis on brotherly love. He examines practical situations that we all deal with in one way or another: hospitality, marriage, and money. As the writer encouraged his readers to reflect on their past leaders, he took one last opportunity to show how Jesus is better than anything else we can turn to. The book closes with a call…
Hebrews, Part 15
Passage: Hebrews 12:14-29 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich takes us through the end of Hebrews 12, discussing perseverance and godliness in our journey of faith. He highlights how we are made holy through salvation (situational holiness), yet we need to actively pursue holiness (personal holiness) in our daily lives. The writer of Hebrews used the story of Esau to warn against short-term satisfaction over long-term blessings. He reminds us of the importance of community in helping individuals stay on the…
Hebrews, Part 14
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-13 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich reminded us that our spiritual growth isn’t just about willpower. It’s about choosing to trust in God through every trial and test we face. We learn from Jesus, who blazed the trail of faith by enduring hardships with trust and joy placed before him. This perseverance helps us grow in godliness and align our worldview with God’s character. The key takeaway? Keep your eyes on Jesus and remember, no matter what you’re…
Hebrews, Part 13
Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 In this message, Matt Sorenson explains that faith is not just crucial for our relationship with Jesus, but it’s what brings us closer to God. Through several stories from the Bible like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and more, we learn how faith was the foundation of their strength and righteousness. Matt emphasizes that faith means trusting God even when we can’t see the whole picture. He reminds us of the importance of keeping faith in tough times…
Hebrews, Part 12
Passage: Hebrews 10:26-39 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich addressed the fourth warning in Hebrews. The harsh tone and emphasis on God’s wrath and fire is uncomfortable, but God’s fire refines us, not destroys us, and perseverance has its rewards both here and in eternity. A key takeaway is this: God’s promise is worth our perseverance. So let’s not give up and live with timidity because that is a waste of our lives. Let’s keep moving forward together! Bumper music, “November”…
Hebrews, Part 11
Passage: Hebrews 10:1-25 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich connected the pain of trials with the joy found in God’s promises, much like Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before him. The core message focuses on perseverance through trials and achieving godliness, which transforms our character to be like Jesus. The call to action focuses on the triad of faith, hope, and love, which the writer explains and illustrates for the rest of the book of Hebrews. Bumper music,…
Hebrews, Part 10
Passage: Hebrews 9:1-28 In this message, Philip Stroup continues our journey through the book of Hebrews. Philip reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate high priest, surpassing any earthly imitation by offering a sacrifice once and for all. He explained the importance of understanding the old covenant to appreciate the freedom Jesus will offer in the new covenant. Philip encouraged us to reflect on our own lives and challenges whether we sometimes drift away from Christ’s teachings. Jesus’ sacrifice was…
Hebrews, Part 9
Passage: Hebrews 8:1-13 In this message, Philip Stroup dives into why Jesus is seen as the ultimate high priest in Hebrews 8. We learned that Jesus’s role is exceptional because he ministers with authority in a heavenly temple, unparalleled by earthly priests, and oversees a new, superior covenant. Unlike the priests from the Levitical order tied to lineage, Jesus’s priesthood is about righteousness, signifying true connection with God. Remember, Jesus removed sin, offering a new way to relate to God—he…
Hebrews, Part 8
Passage: Hebrews 6:13 – 7:28 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich reminded us that spiritual summers can feel tough, hot, and barren like a drought if we neglect our faith and drift from God. But we have everything we need to thrive in Christ, not just survive. Jesus is our eternal high priest, forever making intercession for us. His ministry is perfect, unlike the priests of the Old Testament, and this was foreshadowed by the Old Testament priest, Melchizedek. Through him,…
Hebrews, Part 7
Passage: Hebrews 5:11 – 6:12 In this message, Daniel Goepfrich explored the theme of spiritual maturity. He emphasized that Christian growth is a crucial, ongoing process. We must persevere and remain faithful because we are moving forward or backward; there is no pause. Pastor Daniel reminded us that our salvation is secure but warned against falling away from the faith in practice, which can lead to a loss of rewards in the future and possibly even premature physical death Bumper…
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