Does you church ‘do’ altar calls? Why or why not? Can you evangelize, as a church, without them? Where did the practice originate and what is actually commanded in scripture? You may be surprised!
Whether you believe it or not, you are in a race. The question is: are you in a marathon or sprint? The Christian life is more like an ultra-marathon! How do you stay motivated for such a long race?
Is “faith” the same thing as “faithfulness?” Does it matter? Was Noah faithful? Are you faithful? Is Hebrews 11 supposed to be encouraging or convicting? or both? Welcome to one of the most misunderstood chapters in the Bible. Buckle up!
Hebrews: It is a sermonic epistle. It is an epistolary sermon. It is written in a way that it has a rhetorical flare to it. If you were to read it out loud it would take about 40 minutes and it has the feel of a sermon to it! Hebrews 9; Jesus secures eternal redemption for us! Listen and be encouraged.
Hebrews: "The Greatest Christian Sermon ever Written". The writer wants all who receive this letter to know that no matter what is going on, even trials and persecution, it is worth it to follow Jesus. Why go back to the old system?! Today Pastor Mike takes us into Hebrews 9 and corrects our perspective on difficult times.
Hebrews for 500 (Part 6), Hebrews 9:1-10 - Things in the temple that should make you think about the Lord Jesus Christ, like the mercy seat! Exodus 25:17-22
How do you get out of this world alive? How do I escape the wrath of God in Hell after I die? That is THE great escape! Having the right mediator is the only way. How great the new covenant is! In Hebrews 9 we see some continuity between the temple and the Lord Jesus, but how far can we run with the connections? Listen and find out!
Hebrews 8:13In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
No matter what system you are under, God ordained from Old Covenant or otherwise, you cannot have the benefits of a High Priest unless trust in who Jesus is. Mike discusses words to remind us of forgiveness and how great forgiveness is: Sovereignty, Exclusive, Merciful, Praise Worthy, Factual and Model.