Jesus Our Great High Priest

January 31, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsgreat high priest, Hebrews 5, Melchizedek, Psalm 110

Psalm 110:1-7; Hebrews 4:14-5:14 January 29, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: In many mainline churches such as Presbyterian, Lutheran and Methodist churches, the pastor wears a robe or pulpit gown. Why do these pastors wear a robe? Are they imitating the priests of the Romand Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches, with their expensive, elaborate and ornate vestments? They aren’t, because the robe they wear is inexpensive, simple and usually black or white, with a stole over it. Also, wearing a pulpit gown is not of…

Genesis Hebrews Sermons

Entering God’s Rest

January 23, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsday of atonement, Genesis 2, Hebrews 4, piercing soul and spirit, Promised Land, SABBATH REST, sword of the Spirit

Genesis 2:1-3; Leviticus 23:26-28, 32; Hebrews 4:1-13 January 22, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Yesterday most of us witnessed the orderly, peaceful and transfer of power from one administration to the next. It was beautiful to witness, reminding us all to be thankful to the Lord who gave us liberty and freedom in this land. So we can sing with joy, O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern impassion’d stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! In President Trump’s inaugural speech, as in most…

Hebrews Psalms Sermons

Warnings and Exhortations Against Unbelief

January 15, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsassurance of salvation, hardening of heart, Hebrews 3, Massah, Meribah, Moses, perseverance of the saints, Psalm 95

Psalm 95:7b-11; Hebrews 3:7-19; Heidelberg Catechism 31 & 32 January 15, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: In every undertaking, whether in our studies, in sports, we are encouraged to finish well and finish strong. The Apostle Paul urged the church in Corinth, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it” (1 Cor 9:24-26). And when he knew that his life is about to end, told young Timothy, “I…

Hebrews Sermons

Jesus is Better Than Moses

January 8, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsapostle and high priest, Hebrews 3, Jesus greater than Moses, Psalm 105

Psalm 105:26; Hebrews 3:1-6; Revelation 15:3; Heidelberg Catechism 31 & 32 January 8, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: If you were a Jew, who would you consider the greatest Jew who ever lived? Is it Abraham, Moses, or David? Abraham is considered the father of the nation Israel, and David is considered the most faithful king, “a man after God’s own heart. But Moses is considered by Jews as the greatest of all Jews. Why? All Jews would point out many reasons. Moses was chosen…

Hebrews Sermons

The Son Like a Man in Every Respect

November 28, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsexaltation, Hebrews 2, humiliation, Philippians 2, Psalm 110, Psalm 8, two natures of Christ

Psalm 8:4-6; Hebrews 2:5-18 (text); Heidelberg Catechism 14 & 35 November 20, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Today, we look forward to gathering with our families on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day is probably our most treasured holiday, even more than Christmas Eve or Christmas Day itself. But many people today only look forward to all the drinking and eating, turkey and football, ignorant of what Thanksgiving Day is supposed to be: a day to give thanks to Providence for the bounty he has given to…

Hebrews Sermons

Christ is Better Than the Angels

November 13, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsangels, Christ is Better, Hebrews 1, Hebrews 2, Psalm 110

Scripture Readings: Psalm 110:1-7; Hebrews 1:1-2:4 November 13, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Before we get to our text, let us first examine the background of the Book of Hebrews. We will not understand this book correctly without knowing the basics: author, audience, date of writing, and purpose and occasion. First of all, who wrote this book? Unlike the letters of Paul and other New Testament writers, the author of Hebrews does not mention his name. From the earliest days, the names suggested include Paul,…

Church Blog Hebrews Sermons

Sermon Series on the Epistle to the Hebrews

November 9, 2016October 12, 2021 BigSpringsChrist is Better, Hebrews, sermons

This Sunday, November 13, we will be starting a new sermon series based on the Epistle to the Hebrews. Hebrews was written to Jewish converts to Christianity who were most likely living in Rome under persecution. It was written to encourage them to persevere and not go back to the old covenant institutions in the midst of persecution. The main theme of the letter is that Christ is greater than all: angels, prophets, and old covenant temple, priesthood and ceremonies. Therefore, Christ has fulfilled all Old Testament institutions which were…

A Father’s Day Message

June 23, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringschildren, discipline, Hebrews 12, Proverbs 13

Proverbs 13:24; Hebrews 12:5-11 June 19, 2016 (KSYC) * Download this article (PDF) “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives” (Heb 12:5b–6). Today is Father’s Day in honor of our fathers. Just a few weeks ago, a popular swimmer of Stanford University in Palo Alto was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman, unconscious and helpless woman. He was sentenced to a paltry 6 months…

Hebrews Sabbath Sermons Worship

The Necessity of Not Neglecting the Lord’s Day Worship

October 5, 2015October 12, 2015 BigSpringsConfessionalism, Hebrews 10, High Priest, Lord's Day, Reformed worship

Exodus 20:9-11; Hebrews 10:19-25 October 4, 2015 (Big Springs Community Church) • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: The book of Hebrews is a model sermon, just as Paul’s epistles to the different churches are sermons. The Preacher, as the writer of Hebrews is often called, starts with the doctrine of God and Christ. Christ is better than the angels, better than Moses, better than Aaron the High Priest. God’s new covenant of grace in Christ is better than the old covenant under Moses. In this new…