If you are like me, the hardest thing to do when you stop exercising is to start up again. 

You need “motivation!”

[Key] The Big Idea of Hebrews for application is “To run toward Jesus, and keep running.” 

The “So what?” of Hebrews is to...

If you are like me, the hardest thing to do when you stop exercising is to start up again.  You need “motivation!” [Key] The Big Idea of Hebrews for application is “To run toward Jesus, and keep running.”  The “So what?” of Hebrews is to “Run!” To start and keep going.  You, like me, need...

Hebrews 13:20-21 God’s Power

Not understatement to say, society is fragile. 

Never been a time when our fragility is on fuller display.

Peaceful protests and violent protests.

Riots and looting.

People endangered, injured, and even...

Hebrews 13:20-21 God’s Power Not understatement to say, society is fragile.  Never been a time when our fragility is on fuller display. Peaceful protests and violent protests. Riots and looting. People endangered, injured, and even killed.   The sensitivity to what is said about anything going on is also at an all-time high. Every word...

Hebrews 13:17-19 Applications

It is easy to believe that concept of submission has become a bad word only in our culture just in recent years.

Yes, anger in our culture is escalating.

However, to assume submission is a modern sin, assumes man’s...

Hebrews 13:17-19 Applications It is easy to believe that concept of submission has become a bad word only in our culture just in recent years. Yes, anger in our culture is escalating. However, to assume submission is a modern sin, assumes man’s sin nature is somehow now different. Somehow advanced from what it was 2,000...

Hebrews 13:10-16 Applications

Intro: “We have an altar” (v. 10). 

The most amazing gift we share is Christ.

Interpretations vary on what this “altar” is.

Treasure given by the Cross, immediate access to God.

 

The practical problem...

Hebrews 13:10-16 Applications Intro: “We have an altar” (v. 10).  The most amazing gift we share is Christ. Interpretations vary on what this “altar” is. Treasure given by the Cross, immediate access to God.   The practical problem is how often I “go” to this “altar” (v. 10).   “How often is enough?”  Verse 15...

Hebrews 13:7-19 Final Applications

 

(from last week, May 10)

 

The role of godly leadership

 1. Godly leaders base their authority on God’s Word

 2. Godly leaders live a life commensurate with God’s truth

 3. Godly leaders yield themselves to...

Hebrews 13:7-19 Final Applications   (from last week, May 10)   The role of godly leadership  1. Godly leaders base their authority on God’s Word  2. Godly leaders live a life commensurate with God’s truth  3. Godly leaders yield themselves to Jesus (v. 8)   (This week, May 17)  4. They protect their flock from...