Hebrews 4:11-5:10 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Today, we start a new section in the book of Hebrews, this letter written or possibly this sermon given, to a community of predominantly Jewish Christians who were wavering in their faith in the face of increasing persecution. The whole book of Hebrews could be divided into three sections. (SLIDE […]

Hebrews 4:1-13 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The book of Hebrews can be a challenging read. As we’ve already discovered, it is chock full of quotations from the Old Testament. It also makes many references to the traditions & practices of the ancient Israelites. For these reasons – including the fact I just used the word, “ancient” […]

Hebrews 4:1-13 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The book of Hebrews can be a challenging read. As we’ve already discovered, it is chock full of quotations from the Old Testament. It also makes many references to the traditions & practices of the ancient Israelites. For these reasons – including the fact I just used the word, “ancient” […]

Hebrews 3:7-19 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Today, we come to the end of the twelve days of Christmas, (SLIDE #1) a special period of time established by Christians back in the Middle Ages in order to more deeply reflect on the gift of Immanuel – of God coming down to be with us in Jesus Christ. […]

Hebrews 3:7-19 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Today, we come to the end of the twelve days of Christmas, (SLIDE #1) a special period of time established by Christians back in the Middle Ages in order to more deeply reflect on the gift of Immanuel – of God coming down to be with us in Jesus Christ. […]

Hebrews 3:1-6 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The anticipation of the big day is but a memory. (SLIDE #1) The gifts have all been unwrapped. We’ve fulfilled all our family traditions. (SLIDE #2) All that remains is for the tree to be taken down, and all the decorations to be put away. For most of us, Christmas […]

Hebrews 3:1-6 Pastor Chris Tweitmann The anticipation of the big day is but a memory. (SLIDE #1) The gifts have all been unwrapped. We’ve fulfilled all our family traditions. (SLIDE #2) All that remains is for the tree to be taken down, and all the decorations to be put away. For most of us, Christmas […]

Hebrews 2:9-14 Pastor Chris Tweitmann

Hebrews 2:9-14 Pastor Chris Tweitmann

Hebrews 2:5-9 Pastor Chris Tweitmann Christmas comes in many colors. (SLIDE #1) Red and green are the classic go-to colors for the holiday. The old carol, The Holly and the Ivy speaks to why these two colors have become synonymous with Christmas. The holly, with its deep green leaves, is associated with the crown of […]