Text: Heb 5:11-14; 6:1-2; 10:32-34; 12:12-14 Summary: We need endurance to run our race. We need to endure God’s discipline. We need to endure the reproach of this world. We need to endure with discernment. We need to endure for the joy set before us.
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An Inseparable Pair: Repentance and Faith
Text: Heb 3:7-15; 8:6-13; 9:6-10, 13-14; 10:15-25; 11:1-2, 13, 39-40; 12:1-2 Summary: The author of Hebrews explains the difference between the old and the new covenant. As new covenant believers, repentance and faith in Christ are an inseparable pair.
Deny Yourself and Follow Jesus’ Example
Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Heb 9:23 – 10:25 Jesus denied His self-will throughout His life and we must also deny ourselves–our flesh, our mind, our emotions and our will.
Learning Obedience
Preacher: Pastor Ray Main text: Heb 5:7-8; 6:11-12, 18-19 Jesus learned obedience through 30 years of patiently waiting, and we, too, must learn obedience. Faith mixed with patience leads to hope and this hope is an anchor for our soul.
Finances and Our Progress To Perfection
Preacher: Pastor Ray Main text: Hebrews 5-6, 10; Luke 16 One of the primary goals of the Christian life is to reach perfection (or maturity) in our bodies in terms of what we do with our eyes, ears, tongue, mind and heart. God, our Heavenly Father, disciplines us on this road to sanctification. Today, we […]
The Discipline of the Lord
Preacher: Pastor Ray Main text: Heb 12:3-11 God disciplines those He loves and this discipline leads to life (12:9), holiness (12:10), and righteousness (12:11).