FAITH: BELIEF IN ACTION

Greater FAITH: BELIEF IN ACTION Hebrews 11:1-7   Biblical faith is: Hebrews 11:1-7     James 2:18-25    Not necessarily rewarded here on earth. Genesis 4:1-8  The only possible way to please God. Genesis 5:12-25  The reason we live differently than our culture. Genesis 6:9-22   The truth about faith: Matthew 7:21-23 There is no saving faith […]

APPROACHING THE DAY

APPROACHING THE DAY Hebrews 10:26-39 IF WE REJECT JESUS…             Hebrews 10:26-31 We reject the forgiveness that only Jesus can bring.   We choose to be our own god and defend ourselves.   We will face the dreadful judgment that our sin brings.   IF WE FOLLOW JESUS…             Hebrews 10:32-39 We understand the cost […]

LIVING OUT YOUR CONFIDENCE

  LIVING OUT YOUR CONFIDENCE   Hebrews 10:19-25   Draw near to God in faith. Hebrews 10:22     Hold onto hope because God is faithful. Hebrews 10:23     Spur one another on to love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24     Don’t quit meeting together. Hebrews 10:25     Encourage one another. Hebrews […]

MORE THAN WE CAN UNDERSTAND

MORE THAN WE CAN UNDERSTAND Hebrews 9:1-10:18 It is what it is – but it may not be what it seems. – “It’s a seed” – but not just a seed. Matthew 13:31-32 – “It’s the stone the builders rejected” – but it became the cornerstone. Matthew 21:42 – “It’s the Old Testament tabernacle” – […]

JESUS IS GREATER THAN RELIGION

JESUS IS GREATER THAN RELIGION Hebrews 7:11-8:13 THE TROUBLE WITH RELIGION Exodus 32:25-29, 40:1-5, Leviticus 1:1-9, Hebrews 7:11-28 – If religion could save us, then Jesus isn’t necessary. – Jesus does for us what no religion can. THE OLD TESTAMENT LAW: Hebrews 8:1-13 John 5:39 Galatians 3:20 Matthew 5:17-20 – Points us to Jesus. – […]

THE GREAT HOPE OF EASTER

GREATER THE GREAT HOPE OF EASTER Hebrews 7:11-28 HE OFFERED HIMSELF It’s not an easy road. Romans 3:19-26 Romans 5:8, 9 HE ALWAYS LIVES How this changes everything: 1. Our view of God. John 14:6 John 3:16 2. Our view of death. 1 Corinthians 15 3. Our view of life. 2 Corinthians 4:17 – He […]

Greater: ABSOLUTE SURRENDER

GREATER ABSOLUTE SURRENDER Hebrews 7:1-10     WORTH OF OUR HONOR              Luke 19:1-10                  Hebrews 6:19-7:10     THE PRINCIPLE             -The first and best belongs to God.                           Genesis 14:8-20          Exodus 13:1-13         Joshua 6:18-19, 7:1-12               -This […]

THE POWER OF A PROPER PERSPECTIVE

GREATER THE POWER OF A PROPER PERSPECTIVE 1 Peter 1:3-12 JOY….IN TOUGH TIMES      1 Thessalonians 5:16-18     1 Peter 1:3-12   LIVING THIS OUT      1.  Never underestimate the power of perspective.  It determines our feelings  and actions.          2 Kings 6:8-17     Matthew 8:23-27        2.  When you’re […]

THE ANCHOR

Greater THE ANCHOR Hebrews 6:19   PEACE INSTEAD OF PANIC             John 14:27   YES, THESE ARE   UNCERTAIN TIMES – BUT HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN STILL COUNT ON:             1 John 5:13-20   OUR PROMISE                     His promise to us is eternal life.   OUR […]

GREATER GIVING

GREATER GREATER GIVING Hebrews 7:1-10     WORTH OF OUR HONOR              Luke 19:1-10                  Hebrews 6:19-7:10    THE FIRST-FRUIT PRINCIPLE              The first and best belongs to God.              Genesis 14:8-20       Exodus 13:1-13        Joshua 6:18-19, 7:1-12   God is the source of every blessing in my […]