“Mechisedec’s Superior Priesthood” • Hebrews 7:4-10 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.

After a brief review of who Melchisedec was from the first three verses, Elder Lowrance teaches that he was superior to Abraham in that Abraham paid tithes to him and he blessed Abraham. If Melchisedec is greater than Abraham, a priest after that same order is greater than Abraham as well. Therefore, Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest, is greater than Abraham. 

“Who Is Mechisedec?” • Hebrews 7:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. 

Man is full of sin and therefore he is an offense to the Holy God of heaven. We need a mediator to reconcile us back to God. Jesus Christ is that mediator in the role of King/Priest. Today’s message explores the fact that God put a man named Melchisedec in the Biblical record as a clear type of Christ to show that Jesus is an everlasting priest for us! 

Part 2 begins in Hebrews 7:2 and continues through how Jesus is the fulfillment of this prophetic kingly priest.

This message was preached on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

“Who Is Mechisedec?” • Hebrews 7:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. 

Man is full of sin and therefore he is an offense to the Holy God of heaven. We need a mediator to reconcile us back to God. Jesus Christ is that mediator in the role of King/Priest. Today’s message explores the fact that God put a man named Melchisedec in the Biblical record as a clear type of Christ to show that Jesus is an everlasting priest for us! 

This message was preached on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

“Our Foundation of Hope” • Hebrews 6:11-20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.

Our world today is clearly a tumultuous mess that can bring great fear to those who do not or cannot see beyond the present terror. However, the Apostle reminds us in this passage that the children of God can have different perspective on things. When we look to and run to Jesus for refuge, we find that the trials of this world are only temporary. Jesus has already anchored our destination in heaven. So, while we sojourn here, we can have a hope of a better day.

Part 2 begins in Genesis, Chapter 22 as Abraham takes Issac up to Mount Moriah with the hope that they would both return.

This message was preached on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

“Our Foundation of Hope” • Hebrews 6:11-20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.

Our world today is clearly a tumultuous mess that can bring great fear to those who do not or cannot see beyond the present terror. However, the Apostle reminds us in this passage that the children of God can have different perspective on things. When we look to and run to Jesus for refuge, we find that the trials of this world are only temporary. Jesus has already anchored our destination in heaven. So, while we sojourn here, we can have a hope of a better day.

“Blessed Assurance” • Hebrews 6:9-12 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. 

Following one of the strongest warnings in the Bible about backsliding, the Apostle offers encouragement to believers to press and gain a higher understanding of the work of Christ and assurance of their own salvation by increasing in love toward one another.  

This message was preached on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

“Backsliding” • Hebrews 6:4-9 – Elder Bryce Lowrance

Part 2 begins with a partner text in Ephesians 1.

This message was preached on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

“Backsliding” • Hebrews 6:4-9 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.

In a passage very similar to the “I Am the True Vine” teaching in John 15, the Apostle Paul warns born again children of God to do turn away from the truth and peace that is in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who do are not in danger of losing their eternal salvation but they will fill their lives with destruction and sorrow apart from the fellowship of God. Paul also warns that this condition can get so bad that, apart from Divine intervention, they cannot be convinced to repent and return to their Christian walk.

“The ABC’s of Jesus Christ” • Hebrews 6:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance.

The Apostle Paul reminds the Hebrew Christians and us that there are basic principles that we must remember and apply in our discipleship or we will not be properly growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Paul lists six things that roughly group into three categories – 1. The First Steps of a Child of God, 2. The Basics of Church, 3. The Doctrine of Grace.

Part 2 begins with the second category, The Basics of Church, in verse 2.

This message was preached on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

“The ABC’s of Jesus Christ” • Hebrews 6:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. 

The Apostle Paul reminds the Hebrew Christians and us that there are basic principles that we must remember and apply in our discipleship or we will not be properly growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Paul lists six things that roughly group into three categories – 1. The First Steps of a Child of God, 2. The Basics of Church, 3. The Doctrine of Grace.

This message was preached on Sunday, June 23, 2024.