Hebrews 10:32-11:16
Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus Part 13 “The Faith Hall of Fame” Hebrews 10:32-11:16 Intro – today we arrive at one of the great chapters of the book of Hebrews, ch. 11, which is known as the “faith hall of fame.” -we’re walking into some powerful territory here as we not only learn about faith, but are inspired to grow in our own faith life through the stories of a number of heroes of the Bible, whose lives God holds up as living demonstrations of faith in action. Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus
Part 12 “A Spiritual Health Check-Up” Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro –I went to the doctor this past week for my annual physical check-up because it’s been a while and he reminded me now that 60 is rushing towards me like a freight train, I need to be more diligent in taking care of myself…it’s important to get regular health examinations…hope that’s something each of you do… Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus
Part 11 “The Gift of a Clean Conscience” Hebrews 9:11-14 Intro – Story One -- young adult in youth group who had guilty conscience about stealing from Sears… Story Two -- Albert Speer was a confidant of Hitler who was in charge of keeping the Nazi factories running throughout WW II…He was the only one of 24 war criminals tried in Nuremberg who admitted his guilt. Speer spent 20 years in prison. Just before his death in 1981, he was interviewed on Good Morning America. Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus
Part 10 “A Covenant Relationship With God” Hebrews 8:6-13 Intro – one of the things I most love to do as a pastor is to stand with a couple at their wedding ceremony and say these words: “I now pronounce you husband and wife” …and to see the smile on the couple’s face and experience the joy of the congregation as people clap and celebrate…(…that is why I am dressed for a wedding today…) Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus
Part 9 “A Life That Points to Jesus” Hebrews 6:20-7:28 Intro – the song we just sang was written by Michael W. Smith, a name familiar to many…he’s been a Christian singer/song-writer for many years now…has sold over 18 million albums, is a three time Grammy Award winner, has earned 40 Dove Awards, has had 14 gold albums, 5 platinum albums…just to mention some of his accomplishments… …suffice it to say in the Christian music world this guy is huge… Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus
Part 8 “Convert or Disciple?” Hebrews 6:4-12 Intro – the question of today’s sermon, dear friends, is this: are you a convert or a disciple? There’s a vast difference between being a convert to Christianity and a disciple of JC… Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus
Part 7 “Never Stop Growing” Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Intro – most of you know I love playing guitar…I started as a young teenager, inspired mainly by my older brother who I wanted to be like…he taught me a few things, but mostly instilled in me a love for guitar and somehow I caught the bug to practice and work hard at improving… Hebrews: It’s All About Jesus
Part 3 “But We Do See Jesus” Hebrews 2:5-18 Intro – the Pan Am games in Toronto came to an end a week ago and Canada did very well placing second over-all with 217 medals…including 78 gold… |
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