Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at our responsibility to one another we will see that we need to strengthen one another, pursue certain things, and avoid immorality and godlessness . . . I. Strengthen One Another  v.12-13 – As a result of God’s discipline we are instructed to strengthen:    * The hands that are weak – The un-useful    * The knees that are feeble – Those who are… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at discipline we will discuss our resistance, our ability to remember, and our sonship . . . I. Resist  v.4 – We have a responsibility to resist sin – Sin is kind of a mystery for the Christian – How can we who claim to love Jesus and know the price He paid for sin still engage in it so casually – Let alone resist it… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at joining the hall of faith  we learn that we must lay aside, fix our eyes, and consider Him . . . I. Lay Aside  v.1 – Therefore since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses – Ch 11 –  They are our example of what this journey can be like – We must lay aside:    * Every encumbrance – take time… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at the extent of faith we will discuss Jericho, those who received an honorable mention, and the purpose of faith . . . I. Jericho  v.30-31 – When Israel came to Jericho they faced their first opponent – By Faith    * The walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for 7 days – First big test   – Ridiculous instructions   – Obedience… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at Moses’ legacy of faith we will see his parents faith, his faith, and Israel’s faith . . . I. Moses’ Parents Faith  v.23 – We are told that when Moses was born his parents hid him for 3 months:    * Why? – They saw he was a beautiful child – Love    * They were not afraid of the king’s edict – Feared… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning we will look at the undying faith of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph . . . I. Isaac’s Faith  v.20 – By Faith Isaac blessed both Jacob and Esau – Why was it by faith?    * He was blind – He couldn’t see who he was blessing    * He was putting his confidence in God to take care of his boys – An Old Testament paternal blessing… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at Abraham we will see his test, conflict, and faith . . . I. Abraham’s Test  v.17 – So, we are told that Abraham was tested – Does God test people?    * Read Genesis 22:1-19 – This is the original story of this incident    * So, the answer is yes – Abraham was tested by God – The test was to see if… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at Sarah we will see her faith received, produced, and remained . . . I. Her Faith Received  v.11 – By faith Sarah received the ability to conceive at 90 years old – But this was not her first response – Read Gen 17:15-22 and 18:9-13    * Her first response was to laugh and deny it when she was confronted   – Our first response… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at Abraham we will see his obedience, his life, and his vision . . . I. Abraham’s Obedience  v.8 – By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called    * Called – Instructed by God    * Obedience – The attitude and actions taken by Abraham    * Faith – Trust that results in following – What actions did he take? – He went to… Continue reading

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