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Surveying The Foundation
The passage discusses the importance of foundational Christian doctrines: justification, sanctification, and glorification, as presented in Hebrews 6:1-3. It emphasizes surveying these fundamentals to encourage spiritual growth and maturity in Christ. The author warns against neglecting these truths, underscoring their necessity for a solid faith foundation.
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The Mature Christian
The sermon discusses spiritual maturity, emphasizing the need for Christians to move beyond basic teachings and develop discernment through deeper understanding of God’s word. It critiques the current trend of shallow, entertainment-focused church services, urging believers to seek solid food, which leads to a mature faith characterized by humility and perseverance.
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Jesus, The Priest King
This week, the church community faces significant struggles, including illness, grief, and emotional challenges. The pastor emphasizes our shared weaknesses and the necessity of Jesus Christ as our high priest, who intercedes for us. Through His suffering, Christ provides eternal salvation, reminding us to seek obedience amid trials.
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Holding Fast Our Confession
The author of Hebrews emphasizes Jesus as the great high priest, superior to the Levitical priests, and encourages believers to hold fast to their confession of faith. This confession, grounded in the gospel, reassures Christians of God’s redemptive plan, provides comfort, and offers confidence to draw near to God, receive mercy, and find grace during…
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Striving for Rest
The message emphasizes the importance of faith in entering God’s rest, as highlighted in Hebrews 4:6-13. Unbelief can close this door, while faith opens it to eternal rest available today. Believers are urged to trust in Christ despite circumstances and strive for spiritual and physical rest, recognizing it as a grace from God.
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Resting in The Promises
This sermon reflects on Hebrews 4:1-5, emphasizing the necessity of faith in receiving the gospel’s promise of spiritual rest. It contrasts the peace provided by faith with the unrest caused by unbelief and disobedience. The message encourages reliance on God’s promises, urging believers to trust in Christ for true peace and eternal rest.
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The Glory of God
The sermon emphasizes God’s dual characteristics of mercy and glory, culminating in the incarnation of Christ. It suggests that Moses’s desire to see God’s glory previews the ultimate revelation through Jesus. Christ embodies both the display of God’s glory and protection from it, offering humanity saving grace and revealing divine love and humility.
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Unbelief and The Gospel: Daily Encouragement for Believers
The sermon discusses the importance of faith in Christ as a remedy for unbelief, warning against hardening hearts. Exhortation among believers is emphasized as a means to encourage each other in grace, preventing sin’s deceitfulness. The text highlights that faith breeds love and good works, enabling a life of obedience and empowerment through the gospel.
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Take Care and Do Not Harden – Listening to God’s Voice in Hebrews 3
The message from Hebrews 3:7-12 urges believers to heed the commands of not hardening their hearts and to take care against unbelief. It emphasizes the authority of God’s voice through the Holy Spirit and highlights the dangers of rebellion, advocating for trust in Christ amidst life’s trials and uncertainties, assuring salvation if one listens.
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Consider Christ – The Role of Christ in the House of God
The message focuses on the significance of Christ as the ultimate mediator, surpassing Moses. It highlights the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing that Christ’s fulfillment of the law offers a better covenant. Believers are encouraged to hold onto their faith and serve the church, reflecting gratitude for God’s love and salvation.
The Wicket Gate 