Messages

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” Called To Grow & Not Fall Away
Hebrews 6:4-12

Main Point:
God calls us to grow into maturity in Christ and be fruitful, making our faith sure. We must not forsake Christ, for it will prove that our faith is false, not true saving faith.

1. If we have genuine faith, we will grow, persevere and bear fruit that accompanies salvation. verses 7-12

James 2:14-25

2. If we have genuine faith, though we will sin and fail, we will not fall away from Christ, for there is no other way of salvation. verses 4-8

The Danger: Hypothetical or real?

Hebrews 3:12-14

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” Moving off Milk to Maturity!
Hebrews 5:11-6:3

Main Point:
God wants us to grow on to maturity in our faith, moving off milk (the

elementary truths of the faith) to meat (righteous living).

I Peter 2:2-3 > Colossians 3:16

-God’s not going to do this for us!

1. We must make an to move forward to
build a foundation for maturity in our lives. verse

6:1

Action = Im going to do something with this

Commitment = Sticking to it- wether I feel like it or not

2. We grow on to maturity in our faith by constantly using
the Word which will train us (develop a pattern) which
enables us to discern good from evil. verse 5:14

James 1:22-24

Psalm 119:10-11

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Jesus, the Bread of Life
John 6:48-63

Main Point:
We are to ‘ ’ – Jesus, that we may have true spiritual life and be raised up at the last day.

1. Eating and Drinking Jesus means to of
His life initially and continually. (verse 63)

I Corinthians 11:23-26

2. Jesus’ life is true spiritual food – it us.
(verses 54-55)

3. We must feed on Him on a basis.
(verses 56-57)

Colossians 2:6-7

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” Learning through Suffering
Hebrews 5:7-10
Main Point
God has mercy and grace for us but He wants us to learn through our to His will that we may grow in our faith.

*Jesus was subject to weakness ( ) just as we are.
verse 2

Suffering = .

1. Though Jesus, our Great High Priest, is the Son of God,
He learned obedience and was made perfect (in obedience)
through . verses 8-9

James 4:6-10

2. Just as Jesus was, we also will be heard and delivered
because of our and obedience.
verses 7 & 9

Reverence = .

3. Jesus deals with us who are ignorant and going
astray! verse 2

A message from the series “The Book of Hebrews.” Confident of Jesus’ Help
Hebrews 4:14-16
Main Point: Jesus, the Son of God, is our He will strengthen us so we can hold firmly to our faith especially when we are struggling and in need.

Their need was to hold firmly to the faith while undergoing persecution and hardship.

>Our need may be the same – we may have struggles, but also we battle apathy and lukewarmness; the deceit of the enemy!

High Priest (v.14) = ________________________________

1. Jesus is able to with our weakness because He was tempted in every way, just as we are, but was without sin. verse 15

Sympathize = ______________________________________

Matthew 4:1-11 – His temptation

Mark 3:20-21 – Family Issues

2. When we are struggling or have failed, He is there to give us , not condemnation – let us receive it confidently! verse 16

Mercy & Grace – compassion, and divine enabling!

Romans 8:1 Through the strength and grace of Jesus’ Spirit in us, we can overcome and live in new life!

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Life or Death?!
Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Main Point:
The Lord calls us to love and obey Him wholeheartedly so that we will have a blessed life and enjoy His blessings!

Out of gratefulness for saving us, for He is our life! v.20b

Two kinds of blessing in Christ:

1. Positional (Justification) unconditional: We are blessed spiritually in Christ! These come from the obedience of Jesus Christ!
Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 5:8-9

We are no longer under a curse: Galatians 3:13

Jeremiah 31:33

2. Conditional (Sanctification) Blessings:
These come from our obedience to God’s will in Christ.

II Thessalonians 4:3-4

We can hinder our growth and the blessings of God in our lives!
II Peter 1:3-8

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Life or Death?!
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Main Point:
The Lord calls us to love and obey Him so that we will have a blessed life and enjoy His blessings!

Out of gratefulness for saving us for He is our life! v.20b

Psalm 86:12

Two kinds of blessing in Christ:

1. : We are blessed spiritually in Christ! These come from the obedience of Jesus Christ!
Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 5:8-9

We are no longer under a curse: Galatians 3:13

2. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬______________________________________ Blessings:

We can hinder our growth and the blessings of God in our lives! II Peter 1:3-8

Romans 8:9-14

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” The Grace of Christmas
John 1:14-18
Main Point:
God gave the law through Moses, but gave us His _________ ____________________ through the Messiah, Jesus.

1. The Law which came thru Moses, – but it could not justify us before God. verse 17

Romans 3:20 “Therefore no one will be declared righteous in His sight by observing the Law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.”

*This is the truth that we must come to, accept – and it is the truth with which God dealt with – our sin problem!

2. God sent His Son, Jesus, to become .verse 14

‘Word’ (logos) = that which is spoken or conceived of in the mind. Jesus Christ is the essential, creative ‘Word’ of God.
(God communicating, expressing Himself)

3. We see God’s in Jesus, and through Him, receive the gift of grace and truth. verse 14, 18

verses 12-13. Have you received God’s Christmas gift of Grace?

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”