Higher Thoughts

Higher Thoughts

By Vale Students, Jonathan PettyReligion & SpiritualityChristianityEducationSelf-Improvement
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Higher Thoughts episodes

  • Hebrews 4:14-16

    Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 4:14-16 and talks about what it looks like to depend on Jesus as our great High Priest.

    Introduction (0:00)

    Reading of Hebrews 4:14-16 (4:19)

    1. Jesus is our Great High Priest because He has passed through the heavens (4:58)
    2. Jesus is our Great High Priest because He sympathizes with our weaknesses (16:06)
    3. Jesus is our Great High Priest because He gives us confident access to God (28:13)

    Conclusion (38:17)

    44 min
  • Hebrews 4:11-13

    Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 4:11-13 and talks about what it looks like to long for the rest that God has to offer.

    Introduction (0:00)

    Reading of Hebrews 4:11-13 (4:26)

    1. Our works indicate how much we long for rest (5:06)
    2. God’s Word indicates how much we long for rest (11:54)
    3. The moment we see God will indicate how much we actually longed for rest (19:21)

    Conclusion (31:32)

    39 min
  • Hebrews 4:1-10

    Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 4:1-10 and talks about the promise of rest that God has to offer.

    Introduction (0:00)

    Reading of Hebrews 4:1-10 (3:41)

    1. The promise of rest is available to you right now (5:03)
    2. The promise of rest has been available since the beginning (11:50)
    3. The promise of rest will be available for all eternity (18:20)

      4. Conclusion (29:01)

      34 min
    4. Hebrews 3:7-19

      Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 3:7-19 and talks about the importance of guarding our hearts from becoming hardened.

      Introduction (0:00)

      Reading of Hebrews 3:7-19 (3:20)

      1. We should recognize the signs of a hard heart (4:41)
      2. We should know the steps to prevent a hard heart (11:54)
      3. We should be aware of how susceptible we are to having a hard heart (20:00)

        4. Conclusion (26:52)

        37 min
      4. Hebrews 3:1-6

        Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 3:1-6 and talks about what it means to consider Jesus.

        Introduction (0:00)

        Reading of Hebrews 3:1-6 (7:15)

        What does it mean to consider Jesus? (8:13)

        1. We should consider Jesus because He is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession (13:52)
        2. We should consider Jesus because He is faithful (18:38)
        3. We should consider Jesus because He is worthy of more glory (26:10)
        4. We should consider Jesus because He is more of a Son than a servant (32:36)
        5. We should consider Jesus because He has given us something to hold on to (37:12)

          6. Conclusion (43:23)

          48 min
        6. Hebrews 2:10-18

          Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 2:10-18 and talks about what suffering means in the life of a believer.

          Introduction (0:00)

          Reading of Hebrews 2:10-18 (2:40)

          1. God has set a precedent for suffering in the Christian life (4:15)
          2. Suffering is how we are made more like Christ (11:35 )
          3. In the midst of suffering, we can trust God because there is hope (21:21)
          4. Suffering had to take place in order for God’s purpose to be accomplished (28:20)
          5. Suffering is how Christ was able to help us (34:20)

            6. Conclusion (42:21)

            46 min
          6. Hebrews 2:5-9

            Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 2:5-9 and talks about the hope we have despite our inadequacy when representing God.

            Introduction (0:00)

            Reading of Hebrews 2:5-9 (3:19)

            1. We have a unique role on earth because we are representatives of God (4:20)
              1. We were created in His image (12:43)
              2. He granted us dominion over creation (18:04)
              3. He intended nothing to be outside of our control (21:43)
              4. We are poor representatives of God because everything is not in subjection to us (25:20)
              5. We are restored as representatives of God because Jesus represents Him perfectly (29:32)

                6. Conclusion (44:52)

                47 min
              6. Hebrews 2:1-4

                Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 2:1-4 and talks about what God's message of salvation means for us.

                Introduction (0:00)

                Reading of Hebrews 2:1-4 (3:50)

                1. God’s message of salvation deserves our full attention (4:31)
                2. God’s message of salvation has proved to be reliable (10:47)
                3. God’s message of salvation has an inescapable punishment if neglected (16:06)
                4. God’s message of salvation is a testimony worth believing in (20:11)

                  5. Conclusion (36:45)

                  41 min
                5. Hebrews 1:5-14

                  Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 1:5-14 and talks about what God has to say about His Son.

                  Introduction (0:00)

                  Reading of Hebrews 1:5-14 (3:08)

                  1. Jesus is the Unique Son of God (4:35)
                  2. Jesus is the Eternal King and Creator (12:01)
                  3. Jesus is the Lord Who Reigns (17:03)

                    4. Conclusion (21:00)

                    25 min
                  4. Hebrews 1:1-4

                    Pastor Jon preaches a sermon from Hebrews 1:1-4 and talks about what God has shown us through His Son.

                    Introduction (0:00)

                    Reading of Hebrews 1:1-4 (2:11)

                    1. God has spoken fully and finally through His Son (3:00)
                    2. God has created and is sustaining through His Son (11:06)
                    3. God has shown us exactly who He is through His Son (17:42)
                    4. God has made purification for sins through His Son (23:27)
                    5. God has shown sovereignty over all things through His Son (28:41)
                    6. God has shown superiority above all things through His Son (32:24)

                      7. Conclusion (38:16)

                      45 min

                    About Higher Thoughts

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                    Welcome to "Higher Thoughts," a podcast ministry of Vale Students. Join Pastor Jon as he provides engaging sermons, insightful Q&A sessions, and thought-provoking interviews.