April 28, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 13:20–25
The book of Hebrews ends with a pastoral benediction over God’s people, as well as direction on how we should pray. We are encouraged to pray for the work of God in Christ, who is our peace, our life, and our Great Shepherd. We are also reminded to pray for the people of God, that he would equip us, work in us, and that we would listen to his Word. May we keep our eyes on Christ as we persevere to the end! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Obedience That Leads to Blessing
April 21, 2024 • Austin Farley • Hebrews 13:17–19
The book of Hebrews calls us to follow and obey not only our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, but the pastors and elders that he has placed in authority over his church. In this sermon from Hebrews 13:17-19, Austin Farley looks at why we should follow and submit to our leaders, as well as what this looks like in the life of the church. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
A Life of Worship
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 13:15–16
Our response to the book of Hebrews should be to offer up a sacrifice of praise, but what does this sacrifice of praise look like? In this sermon from Hebrews 13:15-16, Pastor Phil looks at the motivation, the manner, and the methods of true worship. We see that we can live a life that is pleasing to God when we acknowledge his name in our lives, do not neglect to do good, and willingly share what we have. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Disgrace of Grace
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Hebrews 13:9–14
As believers, are we fully devoted to Christ and willing to share our faith with others, or are we too proud, afraid, or even ashamed of the gospel? In this sermon from Hebrews 13:9-14, Pastor Neal looks at the beauty and great joy of God’s grace, where the believer will find no disgrace or shame, but hope and assurance in the gospel of Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
A Faithful Life of Worship
March 24, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 13:5–8
God’s word is clear that He alone is worthy of our worship, and it calls us to love him with all we have. But what does this look like in our lives? In Hebrews 13:5-8, we see that a life of worship includes being a faithful steward of what the Lord has given us, as well as a faithful leader who not only models what a true believer looks like, but who is willing to invest time in the growth and maturity of others. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Christian Hospitality and Purity
March 17, 2024 • Andrew Sullivan • Hebrews 13:1–4
What does it look like for Christians to offer up their lives as a living sacrifice to God? In this sermon from Hebrews 13:1-4, Andrew Sullivan looks at three practical ways that are found in this passage: by practicing generous hospitality, by identifying with the isolated and mistreated, and by keeping ourselves sexually pure. With the help of the Spirit, may we seek to honor the Lord in every part of our lives! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Listen to the Lord
March 10, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 12:25–29
In Hebrews 12:25-29, the writer gives a final warning to his readers, encouraging them (and us) to listen to what God is saying and not to refuse his word. We are reminded that although we can choose whether or not to listen, we cannot choose the consequences. The writer also reassures believers that we are safe in Christ, encouraging us to give thanks and worship the Lord through lives of holiness and godliness. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Pathway to Victory
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 12:18–24
In Hebrews 12:18-24, the writer paints a picture of two mountains representing two covenants and two ways we can approach God. He contrasts the fear of Mt. Sinai, where God displayed his holiness and showed the people that they could not approach him, with the grace of Mt. Zion, a spiritual place where we can now dwell with God in peace. We are exhorted to choose the path of Zion, the path of grace given to us by our great Savior, Jesus Christ! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Together for Holiness, Part 2
February 25, 2024 • Brian Johnson • Hebrews 12:15–17
The stakes are high as we run the Christian race. In this sermon from Hebrews 12:15-17, Brian Johnson looks at dangers to avoid as we pursue holiness: falling short of the grace of God, a root of bitterness that springs up and causes trouble, fornication, and godlessness. We must be watchful, carefully looking out for our own spiritual growth and vitality as well as that of other believers around us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Together for Holiness
February 18, 2024 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Hebrews 12:12–15
In this sermon from Hebrews 12:12-15, Pastor Neal looks at the encouragement to be strong and stay on the straight path, to pursue harmony and holiness, to grow in grace, and to watch out for bitter roots. As we pursue this life of faith, we will live out the plan and purpose God has for us: to grow in holiness, to endure in our faith, and to finish the race. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Learning from the Loving Discipline of the Lord
February 11, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 12:4–11
Scripture teaches that we should expect to experience suffering and God’s correction in this life, and that God can use all of this for our good and his glory. In this sermon from Hebrews 12:4-11, Pastor Phil looks at the Father’s comfort and purpose in our trials and in his correction, and how through these hardships he gives us life and makes us grow in holiness. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Run the Race Set Before You
February 4, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 12:1–3
In this sermon from Hebrews 12:1-3, Pastor Phil looks at how we can run the race of faith, looking at the motivation and manner in which to run. We are encouraged to lay aside what hinders us, to endure through difficulty, and to keep our eyes on Jesus. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Living by Faith in the Victories and Sufferings
January 28, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 11:32–40
In this sermon from Hebrews 11:32-40, Pastor Phil looks at the examples of a few more ordinary men and women who walked by faith, and the life circumstances in which they trusted the Lord. Like God’s people who went before us, we can have faith in our victories, faith in our suffering, and faith in our waiting. We too can walk by faith, trusting in the promises of God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Enduring Faith Through Opposition
January 21, 2024 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Hebrews 11:23–31
In this sermon from Hebrews 11:23-31, Pastor Neal looks at examples of enduring faith through opposition and fear. In the lives of Moses and his parents, the Israelites in Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in Jericho, as well as in the life of Rahab, we see the people of God facing fear, opposition, danger, and scorn, yet demonstrating faith to endure. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Faith of Abraham, Part 2
January 14, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Hebrews 11:17–22
In this second sermon looking at the faith of Abraham, we see how Abraham demonstrated faith in his trials and how his descendants expressed faith in God’s promises. We are reminded that God’s kingdom is coming, and that we should live as citizens of that kingdom now. That is the faith the writer of Hebrews wants us to hold onto, and that faith only comes as we trust in the promises of God. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
