Pastor Simons’ Simple Sermons

Continuing our look into Hebrews with a word of encouragement in 6:9-12.

**NOTE - This was recorded outdoors at a picnic service with gusts of wind happening from time to time, affecting the audio.**

We tackle a difficult passage this week as we look at Hebrews 6:4-8. This passage is a severe warning to believers, but is it really about losing salvation? Or, is it highlighting and emphasizing the importance of growth to maturity as the Author discussed in the previous section?

As we continue in the Book of Hebrews we see a challenge to keep growing in our Christian life. Hebrews 5:11-6:3 calls us to keep growing, to keep moving forward, to press on our Christian maturity and stay, or even return to, immaturity.

As we continue in the Book of Hebrews, we see in 5:1-10 how the High Priest of Israel met certain qualifications and that Jesus also met those qualifications. So Jesus is qualified to be the believer’s great High Priest and we know we can trust Him.

Guest Speaker, Justus Schofield (Grace Bapt, Austin, MN) challenges us to remain faithful to God since God, and His Word, is faithful. We look at the lack of faith of the Israelites in the wilderness, then challenge from Caleb and Joshua, then the beginning of the conquest with a quick look at Rahab of Jericho.

As we return to our study on the Book of Hebrews, we pick up at the end of chapter 4 where the author begins to transition from Christ’s superiority in His person as Son of God, to Christ as the superior High Priest. These verses remind us as believers we don’t need to fear judgement from God’s penetrating gaze (4:13), but we can run to Jesus and enter Gods throne room boldly.

This week, we explore the remarkable moment when Simeon held the Christ child in his arms and declared God's salvation fulfilled. Looking at Luke 2:25–35 we see how Jesus is the long-awaited Savior, the Light for the Gentiles and the Glory of Israel. Discover how this passage invites us to trust in God’s promises, recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of His redemptive plan, and proclaim the hope of salvation to a world in need.

Are you struggling up the mountain of discouragement? Guest Speaker Marty Simons brings an encouraging word from the Old Testament book of Haggai. He directs our attention to the Lord by showing the causes of and the cure for discouragement.

In this sermon from Acts 2, we examine the Apostle Peter’s bold proclamation at Pentecost that Jesus of Nazareth, crucified by human hands, has been raised from the dead and exalted by God. Peter declares that the resurrection of Jesus was not a surprise, but the fulfillment of God’s eternal plan and the clear proof that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah. Join us as we explore the biblical evidence, prophetic fulfillment, and theological certainty that Christ’s resurrection demands a response of repentance, faith, and worship.

This week, we explore the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem from Luke 19:35–40. Though He came riding on a humble donkey, He was rightly praised as the promised King. We reflect on four key moments in this scene—the King’s humble presentation, the joyful praise of His followers, the prophetic declaration of His identity, and the unstoppable nature of His glory. This message calls us to worship Christ boldly, proclaiming Him as King with understanding, reverence, and unwavering conviction. Even when the world seeks to silence Him, His praise will not be stopped—because He is worthy.