The topic of faith is one of the most misunderstood and abused teachings of Christianity. This morning we explore what the Bible says about faith and apply it to our understanding of Hebrews 11.
With Your Shield, Or On It (Part 2)
“My friends, we are not those who give up hope and so are lost; but we are of the company who live by faith and so are saved. Do not abandon your confidence.”
Hebrews 10:32-39
With Your Shield, Or On It (Part 1)
“Do not abandon your confidence, which will lead to rich rewards. Simply endure, for when you have done as God requires of you, you will receive the promise. “
Hebrews 10:26-39
Out of the Shadows
The Old Covenant was the mold holding the shape of the good things to come. Jesus filled it; now the mold is no longer necessary.
Hebrews 10: 1-25
The Garden, the Temple and the Mission
The temple is more than a place of worship for ancient Jews. The temple is where our story began and where it ends.
Hebrews 9; Revelation 21
A Bible Kind of Love (part 2)
Agape love is stabilizing, costly, and transformational.
I Corinthians 13
A Bible Kind of Love (part 1)
“This is my command: love (agape) each other.”
1 John 4:8; John 15:17
The Community of the Temple
Worship in the New Covenant is certainly not less than personal worship, but it’s more than that. It requires community.
Hebrews 9
Covenants & Temples
“Even that first covenant had rules and regulations about how to worship and how to set up an earthly sanctuary for God.”
Hebrews 9:1-28
Melchizedek (or, That Section Everyone Skips)
"He is able to save those who approach God through Him for all time because He will forever live to be their advocate in the presence of God.”
Hebrews 7:1-8:13
In View of God’s Mercy
In humility, humbly offer ourselves to a kind and merciful God.
Romans 12:1-2
Christian Character In Three Easy Steps! (You Won’t Believe #2!!!)
Whenever we plant something spiritually or morally in our life, an appropriate crop begins to grow. (Pastor Anthony was sick, so Scott Smith preached from Anthony's notes!)
Remembering & Retelling
We must remember...so we can reflect and learn; to repent and receive forgiveness from God and others; to see God at work as His strength is perfected in our weakness; and then retell the story of God's work and salvation for the sake of others, and ultimately for God's glory.
The Visit of the Magi
“All this was a long time ago, I remember, and I would do it again, but set down, this set down, this: were we led all that way for Birth or Death?” - T.S. Eliot, The Journey Of The Magi
Matthew 2:1-12
The Making of Peace
Genealogy and Euangelion
The genealogies of Matthew and Luke reveal the Good News of the Gospel in more ways than one.
Matthew 3; Luke 1
Magnificat and Benedictus: Songs To A Savior
John and Jesus are greeted in Scripture with two songs: the song of Mary, and the song of Zacharias.
Luke 1:26-80
Christians, Christmas & Christ
A look at the origins, practice and meaningfulness of Christmas.
A Tougher Kind of Thankful
“Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this."
1 Thessalonians 5:18
An Anchor For The Soul
“We who come to God for refuge [are] encouraged to seize that hope that is set before us. That hope is real and true, an anchor to steady our restless souls…”
Hebrews 6:9-20