The Wicket Gate

The sermon emphasizes how the Old Testament serves as a parable leading to Christ, illustrating the relationship between God’s holiness and humanity’s sinfulness. It explores the tabernacle’s significance, highlighting that true access to God is only through Jesus’ sacrifice. Ultimately, it calls for faith in Christ to achieve freedom from guilt and a clear conscience.

The passage reflects on the fear and sorrow of Jesus’ disciples after the crucifixion, paralleling contemporary feelings of anxiety in today’s world. Despite their fears, Christ’s resurrection offers profound peace and joy, underscoring the importance of reconciliation with God. True gladness stems from this peace, transcending circumstances.

The sermon focuses on Hebrews 8:1-6, emphasizing Christ as the ultimate minister and the importance of true worship. It critiques modern church practices that prioritize appeal over faithfulness, warns against celebrity pastors, and highlights the significance of communing with Christ. Worship should be driven by spirit and truth rather than human expectation.

The sermon focuses on Hebrews chapter 7, emphasizing Melchizedek as a foreshadowing of Christ’s eternal priesthood. It contrasts the old covenant’s reliance on man, which failed, with the new covenant secured by Christ’s indestructible life. This better covenant provides assurance, ongoing intercession, and a perfectly fitted high priest for believers.

The discussion focuses on Hebrews 7:11-19, emphasizing the superiority of Christ’s priesthood over the Levitical system. It highlights how the old covenant was insufficient for salvation, while the new covenant through Christ offers a better hope. Believers are encouraged to embrace this transformative change, recognizing Christ’s ongoing priestly intercession and the indwelling of the Spirit…

This sermon focuses on Hebrews 6:13-20, exploring the promise God made to Abraham, emphasizing faith, patience, and perseverance. It encourages believers, as heirs of Abraham’s promise, to anchor their hope in God’s unchanging nature and steadfast assurances. Ultimately, it highlights Christ as the forerunner who secures eternal salvation for believers.

The passage from Hebrews emphasizes the importance of persistent faith amid fears of salvation. It reassures believers that while salvation is through Christ alone, their assurance is linked to their actions and love for others. By imitating faithful saints and living a godly life, Christians maintain hope and joy in their salvation.