“Sanctuary Cities”

September 11, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringscities of refuge, DACA, Hebrews 6, Hurricane Irma, illegal immigrants, Joshua 20, Psalm 46, sanctuary cities

Joshua 20:1-9; Hebrews 6:17-20 September 10, 2017 ● Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: Do you know what Machiavellianism is? The word comes from the Italian Renaissance diplomat and writer Niccolò Machiavelli, born in 1469, who wrote the popular book The Prince. In this book, Machiavelli proposed that all actions, whether good or evil, the state exercises to achieve and preserve its power are justified. In time, his proposition was summarized as, “the end justifies the means.” Individually, one can deceive, lie, steal, even commit murder, to achieve…

Jesus Our Sure and Steadfast Anchor of the Soul

February 6, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsanchor for the soul, apostasy, falling away, Hebrews 6, perseverance of the saints, promise and oath

Psalm 34:1-10; Hebrews 6:1-20 February 5, 2017 • Download this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: The Book of Hebrews follows a two-fold pattern: teaching doctrines, followed by warnings and exhortations to persevere in the faith. We now come to Chapter 6, which is a continuation of a third warning and exhortation to the converted Jews. This third warning starts from 5:11, a warning against falling away from the faith. The first warning is in 2:1-4: “how shall we escape if we neglect such a great a salvation” in Christ…