How insignificant are you? Recap … the majesty of God’s Son … the Son is far better than the angels. Our incredible purpose God crowned humanity with glory and honour and he put everything under our rule. “Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him” … this potential has not been realised. … because of I am a sinner.…
Sermons on Hebrews (Page 4)
Due to a technical hitch, the first reading Hebrews 1:4-2:4 was not recorded. Comparing the Angels and Jesus Jesus is superior to the angels If they listened to the law, ‘mediated by angels’ … … how much more must they listen to the Son? Is this warning for believers or those outside the church? Not about worshipping angels; but how we respond…
Are all religious world views the same? The book of Hebrews The danger of drifting Hebrews 1:1-4 Why Jesus needs to remain at the very centre of our faith. Verse 1 – God has spoken to our forefathers Verse 1 – in these last days Verse 1 – through his Son. Why Jesus is better Verse 2b – he is the one…
The death of Jesus! “The Cross of Christ” – John Stott. Why did Jesus die? View 1 – an example for us to follow. 1 Peter 2:21, “to this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps”. View 2 – Because of his love for us Romans 5:8, “but God demonstrated…
James 5:7-11 Be patient and persevere (v7) Don’t grumble (v9) Two Realities Suffering exists in our broken world God is compassionate and merciful and he’s coming back! Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked…
International Day of the Persecuted 2013 – The Family of Believers Comfortable Adelaide 1) Persecution… Should we expect it? John 15:18, “If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first”. John 15:20, “No servant is greater than his master’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” “if they obey my teaching, they will also obey yours”. Acts…