Jesus Our Psalm-Singing Worship Leader

August 28, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringscornerstone, Hallel Psalms, Hebrews 2, Matthew 26, Passover, Psalm 118, triumphal entry

Psalm 118:1-29; Matthew 26:30-32; Hebrews 2:10-12 August 26, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Who among you are not familiar with the chorus, “This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This short song is from Psalm 118 verse 24, one verse out of 29 verses in our text. It’s always better to sing songs straight from Scripture, such as this one verse. In singing the Psalms and other songs in the Bible, we can be…

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,…