Hebrews

The Great Shepherd of the Sheep

November 26, 2023 • Mike Schumann

In this sermon, the last in our Hebrews series, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Hebrews 13:18-25. At the end of this letter to the Hebrews, the author does not simply restate all the main points leading up to this moment. Rather, the author is yet pushing us onward — further into the margins of our care for one another, and deeper into the realities of the God whom we worship.

Live Like Jesus Is Better

November 19, 2023 • David Mathis

In this sermon, on Hebrews 13:1-17, Pastor David Mathis expounds this passage which seems to offer a vision for practical life that is pleasing to God. So then, what does it look like to live such a life, pleased in God, believing that and enjoying that Jesus is better?

Our Purpose

November 12, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds Hebrews 12:12-29 where the overall meaning of the passage is about our purpose: to enjoy and exalt God in all his glory. This passage can be summed up like this: Keep running again because we have what is better, therefore, worship God.

How to Run When Running Is Hard

November 5, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Hebrews 12:3-11. Everything in this passage connects back to verses 1-2 about running with endurance. And the author of Hebrews instructs us that in order to endure when the race get tough: we should get perspective – by remembering the suffering of Jesus and God’s fatherly discipline.

Let Us Run

October 29, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds on just two verses, Hebrews 12:1-2. In this passage we see that since we have great examples of faithful saints from the past and we have the joy of Jesus in the future, God is calling us to run – Laying aside every sin and weight, looking to Jesus, let us run with endurance the race of faith set before us.

Perfected Together in Faith

October 22, 2023 • Mike Polley

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Polley expounds upon Hebrews 11:32-40 which lists several examples of the old testament saints and their faith. Both the OT saints and NT saints are perfected by Jesus and we know that whether it is success by faith or suffering by faith, God is pleased by faith.

Faith on Display

October 15, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds Hebrews 11:23-31 which puts faith on display by focusing in on Moses's faith. Moses displays his faith by a deliberate decision, a costly association, and a peculiar valuation. And Moses does this because he knows that Jesus is better than any fleeting treasures of this world.

Desire the Better Country

October 8, 2023 • David Mathis

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Hebrews 11:8-22 which presents three distinct but connected realities: faith, obedience, and being strangers because of it. And the question we are inclined to ask about these realities is “what’s it like?”

By Faith We Understand

October 1, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Hebrews 11:1-7, which is commonly known as the ‘Hall of Faith.’ In this passage the author of Hebrews, analyzes and demonstrates faith by looking at how some Old Testament saints pleased God. And this helps us to remember that we have faith and when we have faith, we must believe that God is real and seek him. Then, our reward is God!

The Coming One Is a Better Possession

September 24, 2023 • Max Kozak

In this sermon, Pastor Max Kozak expounds upon Hebrews 10:32-39. In this passage, the author of Hebrews reminds us of our past confidence, that our confidence is rooted in a better possession, and invites us to look to the coming one – Jesus.

Belonging by the Blood

September 17, 2023 • Jonathan Parnell

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Hebrews 10:19-25 which tells us three things that Christians should do: draw near, hold fast, and consider others. And it also tells us the theological heart of the book of Hebrews – we have authorization to be with God, behind the curtain.

Jesus For You in Full

September 10, 2023 • Mike Schumann

In this sermon, as we return to our Hebrews series, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Hebrews 10:1-18 which emphatically reinforces the overall message of Hebrews: Jesus is Better. In this passage, the author of Hebrews implores the readers to never, never, never go back to the old covenant, because the new is so much better. The new is a willing sacrifice, once and for all forgiving our sins, making us “perfect” in the eyes of God.

Jesus Will Welcome Us Home

May 28, 2023 • Max Kozak

In this sermon, Pastor Max Kozak expounds Hebrews 9:23-28 which focuses on Jesus appearing. Jesus now appears in heaven for us, has appeared to deal with sin decisively, and he will appear to welcome us home. Let's eagerly anticipate the return of Christ, and let's enjoy the little glimpses of this glory right now in the things of earth.

Why We Sing About the Blood

May 21, 2023 • David Mathis

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds Hebrews 9:15-22 which tells us why Jesus had to shed his blood. Humans have sinned, thus the blood is required. But what does the blood do? Jesus's blood redeems former sins, enacts a new covenant, and uphold the new covenant. In the blood of his eternal covenant, we see the greatness of Jesus, and therefore, we come to worship him.

Jesus in My Place

May 14, 2023 • Kenneth Ortiz

In this sermon, Pastor Kenny Ortiz expounds Hebrews 9:1-14 which teaches on our eternal sacrifice, the New Covenant. The blood of Jesus was better than the blood of a goat in the Old Covenant. This better covenant was a blood without blemish, a permanent and willing sacrifice by Jesus in which he substituted himself in our place against wrath, and because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross – our sins have forever been atoned for by God's forgiveness and love. Jesus is the only way to deal with our sin. Jesus went to the cross for you.

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Hebrews Sermon Series