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 […]

GREATER MATURITY

  GREATER GREATER MATURITY Hebrews 5:11-6:12     THE PASSAGE              Hebrews 5:11-6:12                          Hebrews 2:1, 3:8, 3:12, 4:11    DON’T GET SIDE-TRACKED:              Hebrews 2:1, 3:8, 3:12, 4:11          Mark 3:22-30   –  There is a point  of no return!    FOUR THINGS ABOUT SPIRITUAL MATURITY: It starts with obeying what you already know.     […]

OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST

GREATER OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST Hebrews 4:14-5:10     The Story Behind The Story:              Genesis 14                     Hebrews 5:1-10, 7:1-3      The Greatness Of Christ:              Hebrews 4:14-5:10       Philippians 2:1-11   –  He has gone through the heavens to reach us.   –  He has been tempted […]

GREATER TRUSTING THE SURGEON

GREATER TRUSTING THE SURGEON Hebrews 4:11-13     CAN WE TRUST THE BIBLE?              Hebrews 4:12-13                –  It is textually  accurate.                  –  It is archaeologically  accurate.        UNDERGOING SPIRITUAL SURGERY 2 Timothy 3:16-17       Matthew 5:18  & 24:35         Psalm 139:23-24     –  God’s […]

GREATER FINISHING WELL

GREATER FINISHING WELL Hebrews 3:7-4:11     GOOD STARTS DON’T GUARANTEE HAPPY ENDINGS              2 Chronicles 26                          Hebrews 3:7-4:11      A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER:   –   Thinking God’s way won’t work_. I Corinthians 15:19                Proverbs 14:12   –  Thinking our situation is different.   –  […]