Jesus the Better Priest-King

February 13, 2017September 25, 2019 BigSpringsAaron, Abraham, Genesis 14, Hebrews 7, High Priest, Levi, Melchizedek, Psalm 110

Genesis 14:17-20; Hebrews 7:1-28 February 5, 2017 • Dowload this sermon (PDF) Congregation of Christ: What are the most popular baby names today? For those who want Biblical names, the most popular for girls are Ava, Isabella, Abigail, Amelia. For boys, Noah, Elijah, Michael, Jacob, Ethan and Matthew are the most popular. Some people are surprised when they learn that “Nollie” is just my nickname, and my birth name is “Napoleon.” How does “Napoleon” rank in popularity for boys’ names? It’s 7,557th! Talking about unpopular boys’ names, what about…

Hebrews Psalms Sermons

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…

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,…