Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we look at Enoch’s faith we will discuss pleasing God, requirements to please God, and how faith develops . . . I.  Pleasing God  v.5 – The primary thing we know about Enoch is that he pleased God and God took him – So, let’s look back at Genesis and see Enoch – Read Genesis 5:18-24 – God took him (before the flood) – Who was Enoch –… Continue reading

Father’s Day 2019 This morning as we discuss a father’s heart we will see that father’s give, kids don’t get it, Fathers have compassion, and kids will compete for your love . . . I.  Father’s Give  v.11-13 – Truth: Everything you are is because your father gave – He invests in you – Here the father divided his wealth between his two sons (them) – Both received – The father didn’t ask questions or… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss Abel’s faith we will see a better sacrifice, Abel’s Testimony, and God’s testimony . . . I.  A Better Sacrifice  v.4 – We are told that by faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain – Lets go back and see the actual event we are discussing – Read Gen 4:1-8 – There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the phrase “a… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss what faith is we will look at its definition, how it affects our relationship with God, and how it affects our ability to see into the spiritual realm . . . I.  Faith Defined  v.1 – So, faith is the assurance of things hoped for – For hope to be valid there needs to be a level of viability of what we are hoping for –… Continue reading

Memorial Day 2019 This morning as we discuss a greater love we will see a greater love defined, good intentions, and the greatest gift . . . I.  A Greater Love Defined  John 15:12-13 – Here the author commands us to love one another as He loved us – So, we must learn how He loved us so we can respond in like manner – Next, we learn how He loved us. We are… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss moving forward we will see a decision to make, a confidence to live by, and the role of faith . . . I.  A Decision to Make  v.26-31 – Israel was faced with a decision-Remember this book was written to Israel – What is v.26 talking about – This verse is often misapplied:    * Often: if u sin willfully after salvation then that sin is… Continue reading

Mother’s Day! This morning as we discuss honoring mom we will look at obedience, honor, and the results of honoring mom . . . I.  Obey  Ephesians 6:1 – We as children are instructed to obey our parents – When children obey their parents it makes life easier on the parents and the  children – We are told to do this in the Lord    * God enables children to obey their parents    *… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss cause and effect we will see how Jesus’ death changed us and the effect that should have on us . . . I.  Cause  v.19-21 – Last week we talked about “it is finished.” Jesus’ sacrifice of Himself changed things for us – Now we have confidence to enter the holy place:    * By the blood of Jesus – Purification of the High Priest –… Continue reading

Hebrews: Jesus is Greater! This morning as we discuss it is Finished we will see the final sacrifice, the new covenant, and complete forgiveness. . . I.  The Final Sacrifice  v.11-14 – Now the writer begins to make his case for choosing Christ – The priests from the old sacrificial system keep offering the same sacrifices that were never meant to take away sins – Jesus offered one sacrifice that satisfied God’s requirements for forgiveness –… Continue reading

Easter 2019! This morning as we discuss the value of the resurrection  we will see the witnesses to the resurrection, if Christ was not raised, and the fact that Christ has been raised. . . I.  Witnesses to the Resurrection  v.3-11 – The resurrection of Christ is part of the gospel – Paul lays out his case for the resurrection of Christ beginning with the witnesses to it * Cephas (Peter) * The 12 * 500… Continue reading