The Word from Mountain View

The Better Helper - February 8, 2026

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Join today’s sermon podcast as the speaker reflects on Hebrews 2:10–18 and the promise that Jesus is the ultimate helper. Through Scripture and stories, the message shows how Jesus shared our humanity, broke the power of death, and draws near with compassion to support us in real time.

The sermon invites listeners to trust Jesus, cast their cares on him, confess sins, and rely on the Holy Spirit as they walk through life’s struggles toward the hope of resurrection and God’s promised glory.

The Better Helper — Hebrews 2:10–18

Main Idea: Jesus is our Better Helper – fully human, suffered for us, defeated death, and leads the way home to God.

Introduction – Roadside Assistance?

Jesus Helps Us…

  1. By sharing our humanity and struggles (vs. 10-14a)
    • Jesus’ suffering equipped Him to help us completely (perfectly).
    • Jesus knows our world from the inside:
      • He lived with limits, poverty, and pressure.
      • He felt exhaustion, grief, and relational disappointment.
      • He faced temptation head‑on and understands its weight.
      • Because He lived what we live, He is the better helper—one who truly understands.
        1. By breaking the power of death (vs. 14b-15)
          • Jesus shattered death’s power.
          • Jesus frees us from the fear of dying.
          • Jesus helps us face the valley of death without terror.

            • III. With compassion, mercy, and real-time support (vs. 16-18)

            • Jesus draws near.
            • Jesus has walked our road.
            • Jesus is the ultimate example.

              • Conclusion

              • Walk with the One who stepped into your humanity, felt your pain, faced your temptations, carried your sorrows, and broke the power of death itself.

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                With Pastor Mike Curry.

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