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Christ Above All

#15. Final Exhortations

March 25, 2018 • Brandi Carrano

In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano closes out our series 'Christ Above All' with teaching from Hebrews 13:20-24 on the final exhortations. . . . Reflection Questions - How is God equipping you to do His will? - Are you embracing the process you are in, or more concerned with the final product? Scriptures - Hebrews 13:20-24 - Hebrews 1:1-3

#14. We Live Differently

March 18, 2018 • John Carrano

The author at the end of the book of Hebrews is telling us very important things that we need to know. The main idea being that: because Jesus is alive in us, we live differently. But how do we do this? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 13:1-17 on how we live differently. . . . Reflection Question - As Christ is alive in you, is there an area where he is inviting you to live differently? Scriptures - Hebrew 13:1-9 - Hebrew 13:14 - Hebrews 13:17 - 2 Timothy 4:3

#13. What Takes Root, Bears Fruit

March 11, 2018 • John Carrano

Have you ever been bitter about something? The author of Hebrews is warning us 'Don't allow bitterness to take root within your heart', because whatever takes root, bears fruit. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 12:14-15 on bitterness. . . . Reflection Questions - Is there an area in my life where bitterness has taken root? - Am I making every effort to live at peace? - Is there someone I need to forgive? Challenge - Don't let bitterness take root Scripture - Hebrew 12:14-15 - Ephesians 4:31-32 - Matthew 6:14-15 - Matthew 18:15-16 - Ephesians 4:25-26 - Ephesians 4:29 - 2 Corinthians 12:9 - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Proverbs 27:17

#12. Purpose of Hardship

March 4, 2018 • Nick Seders

Have you, or are you going through some tough times? Hardship is never fun, or even easy, but God utilises hardship to reveal how we are falling short of Jesus' standard and he uses it to instruct us and ensure our growth. In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 12:4-11 on the purpose of hardship. . . . Reflection Questions - Do I endure hardship with joy and gratefulness, or do I complain and question God? - Do I let God instruct and transform me, or do I ignore (even resist) the work he’s doing? Challenge - List your recent hardships! - Write how God might be using them to make you more like Jesus? - Share those reflections with a trusted follower of Jesus and ask for their support! Scripture - Hebrews 12:4-11 - James 1:2-4

#11. Run with Perseverance

February 25, 2018 • John Carrano

In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 10:23-12:2 on running with perseverance. . . . Reflection Questions - What has been hindering my race? - What do I have my eyes fixed on? - Am I running with purpose? Challenge - Build each other up! - Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and run your race! - Look for a way to share the love of Jesus this week! Scripture - Hebrews 11:6 - Hebrews 12:1-2 - Hebrews 10:23-25 - 2 Corinthians 10:12 - Proverbs 4:23-25 - Galatians 6:9 - Matthew 5:29-30 - James 1:4-5

#10. Christ: A Better Reality

February 11, 2018 • Brian Gomez

Have you ever had anything that once served a purpose but then became obsolete? Our exploration of Hebrews highlights this same principle: the new superseding the old, the Gospel replacing the Law. In this week's message Brian Gomez continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 6:16-10:1 on Christ, a better reality. . . . Reflection Question - Jesus is the reality of things to come. Don’t compromise your faith. Don’t trade the temporary for the eternal. Challenge - Don’t trade the temporary for the eternal. Christ is a better reality. Scripture - Hebrews 6:16-20 - Hebrews 7:23-27 - Hebrews 8:5-8 - Romans 8:3-5 - Hebrews 8:10-12 - Hebrews 10:1

#9. Growing in Maturity

February 4, 2018 • John Carrano

Babies are cute, but childish behaviour isn't cute in adults. We all need to grow in maturity, but growing in maturity is not perfection; it is becoming more like Christ. This doesn’t happen on its own, it happens on purpose! In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 5:12-6:1 on 'growing in maturity'. . . . Reflection Questions - Where have I been relying on milk, acting like a spiritual baby? - Am I growing in maturity? Challenge - Grow up! - Stop justifying baby behaviour and making excuses - grow in maturity! Scripture - Hebrews 5:12-6:1 - James 1:22-25 - Matthew 7:3-5 - Matthew 18:15 - Ephesians 4:29 - Proverbs 13:3 - Proverbs 3:6-7 - Proverbs 12:1 - Proverbs 9:9 - Proverbs 29:1

#8. Christ, Our High Priest

January 28, 2018 • John Carrano

Welcome back to our series on Hebrews, we took a short pause but now we are right back into it. Join us for this week' message as Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series by looking at the difference between the High Priest of the Old Testament and Christ as our High Priest, and how he is better in every single way. . . . Reflection Questions - Do I accept His free gift of grace? - Do I approach God boldly and with confidence? Challenge - Draw near to God boldly and with confidence! Scripture - Hebrews 5:1-4 - Numbers 27:21 - Hebrews 4:14-16 - James 1:5 - John 6:39-40 - John 14:6 - Hebrews 10:14 - Romans 8:34

#7. Peace and Rest

December 17, 2017 • John Carrano

In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series 'Christ Above All' with teaching from Hebrews 4:1-13 with three ways we can live in God's peace and rest. . . . Reflection Questions - Am I being honest with God? - Am I accepting His free gift of peace and rest? Challenge - Look for God in everything! Scripture - Hebrews 4:1-13 - Romans 1:20 - Isaiah 53:5 - John 14:27 - Matthew 11:28

#6. Hold On

December 10, 2017 • Nick Seders

Have you ever been tempted to go back to old habits because life got difficult? In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series on Hebrews with teaching from 3:7-19 on how to hold on. . . . Reflection Questions - Have you been holding on to confidence and hope in Jesus? Or has your heart gone astray? - What are you doing to help others keep faith? Challenge - Hold on to your confidence in Christ, and encourage others to hope in him! Scripture - Hebrews 3:6-19

#5. Trust the Master Builder

December 3, 2017 • John Carrano

Where do you place your trust and your confidence? Often we do not understand the reason, or why we go through certain things. But in all things we must trust God, the master builder. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 3:1-6 with four-things we can do to trust the master builder. . . . Reflection Questions - Do I have a “do it yourself” mentality? - Where do I need to trust His process? To learn from the master builder? - Is my house in order? Challenge - Trust the Master builder! Scripture - Hebrews 3:1-6 - Proverbs 3:5-6 - Psalm 127:1 - Isaiah 55:8-9 - Jeremiah 29:11 - Genesis 1:27 - Matthew 11:28-30

#4. Temptation

November 19, 2017 • John Carrano

Have you ever been overwhelmed with temptation? If you have, you know what it's like. Now there will always be temptations, but there is always a way out. 'Watch, Fight, Run!' In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 2:17-18 on temptation. . . . Reflection Questions - What are my flesh patterns? - Do I have accountability in my life? Challenge - As the Holy Spirit to reveal flesh patterns to you. Look for the escape! - Watch. Fight. Run. Scripture - Hebrews 2:1 - Hebrews 2:17-18 - Matthew 26:41 - 1 Corinthians 10:13 - Matthew 4:1-11 - James 4:7 - Genesis 39

#3. Jesus Our Anchor

November 12, 2017 • John Carrano

The writer of Hebrews warns us not to neglect or ignore our salvation. If we do we can drift into; spiritual narcissism, scriptural manipulation, and isolation and stagnation. Therefore let us not neglect our salvation, instead stay anchored to Christ. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Hebrews 2:1-4 on Jesus our anchor. . . . Reflection Questions - Are you drifting? Have you been ignoring or neglecting your relationship with Jesus? - Have you become spiritually narcissistic? Have you been manipulating biblical truth to suit you? - Have you allowed yourself to become isolated or stagnant? Challenge - Spend time in payer, and reading the scriptures. Invest in your relationship with Jesus! - Intentionally show the love of Christ this week! Scriptures - Hebrews 1:1 - Hebrews 2:1-4 - 2 Timothy 4:3-4 - Proverbs 18:1

#2. God is Always Speaking

October 29, 2017 • John Carrano

Have you ever had a conversation with God and gotten to a point where you wish he would just say something? So often we think that God isn't speaking, but God is always speaking. Do we know his voice? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series 'Christ Above All' with teaching from Hebrews 1:1-3. . . . Reflection Questions - Are you distracted? - Are you having a hard time recognising His voice? Or using selective hearing? - Have you allowed yourself to disconnect internally? Challenge - Spend time in payer, and reading the scriptures. Take time to listen to God. - Listen and obey. Scripture - Hebrews 1:1-3 - John 3:16 - John 16:7 - John 16:13

#1. Jesus is Better

October 22, 2017 • Brandi Carrano

Welcome to our new series 'Christ Above All: A Journey Through Hebrews'. In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano kicks off the series with an introduction to the book of Hebrews. . . . Challenge - In light of what we've learned, begin reading the book of Hebrews. Scripture - Hebrews 10:11-14 - Hebrews 10:18