Hebrews: The Incomparable Christ
Hebrews 13
May 26, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 13
The closing chapter of our study in Hebrews features almost 20 straight ahead, practical exhortations that answer the question, If Jesus truly is the Incomparable Christ and that makes any difference at all in the lives of those who claim to follow in Him, what would that actually look like? Join Pastor Jim for this encouraging summary of the transforming impact Jesus Christ has on the life of the Christian community.
Hebrews 12:1-17
May 12, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 12:1–17
Do you ever grow weary spiritually? Do you ever loose heart in seeking to follow Christ? How can we be better prepared to run the race of faith each day? What will it take to run well? Join Pastor Jim for this encouraging study from the first half of Hebrews 12.
Hebrews 11:17-40
May 5, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 11:17–40
We continue our study of Hebrews 11 with its focus on the subject of faith; not just faith “in faith itself” and not just a spiritual warm-fuzzy kind of faith, but a properly directed faith, whose object is the living, loving and sinner saving, Almighty God of the Bible. Hebrews is about God coming on a rescue mission to earth in the person of The Incomparable Christ. Hebrews 11 is an encouragement to the faith of Christian believers, who are now or, who have suffered, and who need encouragement to know that they can still trust Christ, because it is He who will hold them fast when they waver, even through the dark storms of persecution, suffering, and deep loss. Join Pastor Jim for this encouraging study from Hebrews 11:17-40.
Hebrews 11:1-16
April 28, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 11:1–16
Chapter 11 of Hebrews has been called Faith’s Hall of Fame. Here we find one of the best descriptions of what biblical faith is and multiple examples of how it has transformed people’s lives down through the centuries. What does it mean to have faith? Why can having faith sometimes leave us feeling so lonely? What are the joyful and eternal results of authentic faith in Jesus Christ? Join Pastor Jim as he begins our tour of redemption history from Hebrews 11.
Hebrews 10
April 7, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 10
One of the greatest features of Hebrews is its blend of solid doctrine and practical encouragement. What are the essentials of the Gospel? What can we do if we want to nurture a healthy spiritual life? Join Pastor Jim as he unpacks the answers from the gospel treasures found in chapter 10.
Hebrews 9
March 31, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 9
Some of the deepest riches of the Gospel are found in the New Testament book of Hebrews. Join Pastor Jim as he explores what chapter 9 teaches us about whether we really have access to God, whether the price for our sins has really been paid, and how all of this can bring to us some of the sweetest words of reassurance found in the entire Bible.
Hebrews 8
March 24, 2019 • Pastor Matt Pierson • Hebrews 8
The author of Hebrews was well-versed in Old Testament scripture and how first- century Jews and Christians thought about covenants. What was wrong with the Old Covenant, and what is so radically new and different about the New Covenant? Join TVC East Campus Host Matt Pierson as he shares with us from Hebrews 8 how Jesus was The High Priest of a Better Ministry, The Mediator of a Better Covenant, and The Savior and Keeper of Better Promises.
Hebrews 7
March 17, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 7
In a court of law, you always want to be represented by the best lawyer you can find. You want somebody who knows the law and who can help you find justice. Hebrews 7 spells out what it means to every believer to have Jesus Christ as an advocate and our ultimate high priest before God. Join Pastor Jim as he unfolds the timeless truths and practical implications of this passage for all believers.
Hebrews 6:4-20
March 10, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 6:4–20
The author of Hebrews writes like a pastor, mixing encouragement with exhortation and wise warnings. Many of us were raised hearing the phrase, “Once saved, always saved!” Precisely what does that proposition mean and how do passages like Hebrews 6 reconcile with it? Join Pastor Jim as he helps us unpack its meaning in light of the sovereign grace of God and the consistent message of the Gospel from the rest of scripture.
Hebrews 5:11-6:3
March 3, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 5:11–14, Hebrews 6:1–3
Like a seasoned pastor, the writer of Hebrews alternates between encouragement and exhortation as he seeks to awaken his readers to the riches of grace available to them in Christ. They had grown dull of hearing and some were stunted and stagnant in the spiritual lives. What was the best strategy for moving forward and beginning to grow again? Join Pastor Jim as he unpacks the timeless truths of scripture from the books of Hebrews.
Hebrews 4:14-5:10
February 24, 2019 • Pastor Tommy Bailey • Hebrews 4:14–16, Hebrews 5:1–10
Because of the work of Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest we are invited to draw near to the throne of grace to receive mercy and grace for help in our time of need. This truth would have been great comfort for the wavering believers the author of Hebrews was addressing, and it is a great comfort to believers today. Join us as we continue our study in the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews 4:1-13
February 17, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 4:1–13
Why do so many people live in a state of unrest and anxiety? What is it about the human condition that we have been so unable to find the peace and rest we all deeply long for? What does the Bible teach us about finding rest in our relationship with God? Join Pastor Jim as he unpacks a baker’s dozen verses from Hebrews 4 which describe God’s promised rest for believers.
Hebrews 3:7-19
February 10, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 3:7–19
In our study of the book of Hebrews thus far we have been exhorted to pay closer attention to the revelation of God in Christ, to avoid the dangers of a drifting life, and not to neglect this great salvation offered to us in the person and work of Christ. For those who may find their faith wobbling as they struggle with the realities of a world that isn’t always friendly toward faith or, with their own brokenness and sin, the book of Hebrews offers encouragement and hope. Join Pastor Jim as he explores the subject of evading unbelief from chapter 3 of Hebrews.
Hebrews 3:1-6
February 3, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Hebrews 3:1–6
All of us stumble and fall to some temptation. All of us have moments of doubt or anxiety. How do we know if our faith is authentic, true and genuine? Can we know that we are truly saved? What is the evidence of a genuine faith? Join Pastor Jim as he explores the encouraging and hopeful answers to these questions and more from the first part of Hebrews 3.