Sermons on Trinity (Page 9)
Unlike Any Other
Jesus is a priest like Melchizedek because of His perfection and transcendence. Jesus “is able to save completely those who come to God through him” (7:25). Hebrews 7:1-25 SERMON OUTLINE “Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:24-25) Who is Melchizedek? (Hebrews 7:1-10) Biblical background on Melchizedek (Genesis 14) Melchizedek in Hebrews 7: King of…
Anchored in Hope
When God promises and Christ fulfills, nothing can take the blessings of God away from us. Hebrews 6:13-20 SERMON OUTLINE “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” (Hebrews 6:19-20) Hope in God’s Promise and God’s Oath God’s promise and oath to Abraham (6:13-15) God’s promise and oath to us (6:16-18) Hope that Anchors the Soul in Jesus…
Move to Maturity
It is good to receive a kick in the tail sometimes when you need it. So, too, in our spiritual lives, sometimes we need a good warning and a good push to keep moving toward maturity. Hebrews 5:11-6:12 SERMON OUTLINE “We want each of you to show the same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.” (Hebrews 6:11) Hebrews 5:11-14 Hebrews are challenged to grow deeper in their faith Expectation of where…
Jesus the High Priest
The uniqueness of the high priest within the Jewish religious system is even more uniquely filled once for all by Jesus the High Priest, who both enters into human experience and draws us beyond that to God through His perfect obedience. Hebrews 4:14-5:10 SERMON OUTLINE “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.” (Hebrews 4:14) What is a High Priest? for…
Finding Rest in God
There is a rest for the people of God that comes through the true sabbath in Christ. Hebrews 4:1-13 SERMON OUTLINE “There then remains a Sabbath-rest for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9) Chaos in the Wilderness God reveals His character and relationship in the wilderness A generation does not receive a promised rest (v. 3) The Promised Eternal Rest “And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world…” (vv. 3b-4) God’s 7th day as a…
Soft Hearted
Disobedience hardens us to God, so we are called to obedience, turning from sin, and keeping our hearts soft toward God. SERMON OUTLINE “See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.” (Hebrews 3:12) Hearing God’s Word Today (Hebrews 3:7a) “as the Holy Spirit says” An Example Not to be Imitated (Hebrews 3:7b-11) Background: Psalm 95; Exodus 17; Numbers 14 Hardening of the heart An aside about…
God’s House
Jesus is a faithful Son of the Father within the Father’s household, now makes us the house of God. He dwells in us and we dwell in Him.Jesus is a faithful Son of the Father within the Father’s household, now makes us the house of God. He dwells in us and we dwell in Him. Hebrews 3:1-6 SERMON OUTLINE “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our…
The Mystery of the Incarnation
Exploring the wonder that Jesus became a little lower than the angels to bring many to glory, while also now having greater glory than both the angels and humanity. Hebrews 2:1-18 SERMON OUTLINE “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18) Pay Attention! (Hebrews 2:1-4) Jesus’ Radiance (Hebrews 1:1-4) Jesus’ Superiority (Hebrews 1:5-15) A Warning Who is this Jesus? Themes on the Incarnation (Hebrews 2:5-18) Death (vv. 9,…
Jesus, King of Angels
Exploring the wonder that Jesus became a little lower than the angels to bring many to glory, while also now having greater glory than both the angels and humanity. Hebrews 1:5-14 SERMON OUTLINE “For to which of the angels did God ever say, ‘You are my Son; today I have become your Father’?” (Hebrews 1:5a) The Son, Greater than the Angels in Relationship to the Father (Hebrews 1:5-6) Psalm 2:7 – enthroned as Son 2 Samuel 7:14 – the promised…
Jesus, the Final Word
Hebrews 1:1-4. Considering the preeminence of Jesus compared to the earlier revelation of God SERMON OUTLINE “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son.” (Hebrews 1:1-2) Introducing Hebrews The God Who Speaks (Hebrews 1:1) To the ancestors/fathers Through the prophets At many times In various ways The Contrast (Hebrews 1:1-2) “at many times” – “in these last…
Worship in the Beauty of Holiness
The church exists to worship God “in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 96:9). The early church of Jerusalem gathered daily in the Temple courts for worship and prayer. They took it for granted that the church lives to bring praise to the Living God. The end of all human history reveals heavenly scenes of worship toward which we are moving. The church on earth lives to God’s glory and gathers as a community in worship to lift up the majesty…
Activated by the Holy Spirit
This weekend, Pastor Matt kicks off a new series entitled “Roots”, exploring five characteristics of the Church. In today’s message, we look at how the Church is activated by the Holy Spirit by studying Acts 1:11 and 2:1-13. The early church waited upon the Spirit, was filled up by the Spirit, was strengthened in the Spirit, was led by the Spirit, listened to the Spirit, was interrupted by the Spirit, and relied upon the Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, there…