Sermons on Hebrews
“Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13) [HCSB] “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) [NIV] We must model and teach that…
“I have refined you, but not as silver is refined. Rather, I have refined you in the furnace of suffering.” (Isaiah 48:10) [NLT] There are several possible reasons for Christian suffering that are distinct from the reasons for the general suffering experienced by everyone: “5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?…
“We must, therefore, pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.” (Hebrews 2:1) “But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News.” (Colossians 1:23) [NLT] Two Examples of Drifters In…
Hebrews 11:7-27 Specific Ways God Tests Your Faith To Build Your Character: ➤ God gives you a difficult task. “By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the world and became an heir of…
Preschool Lesson: The Donkey and The KingElementary Lesson: Maturity-No Whining Worship Team: Angela Cano, Cheryl Young, Bethsaida Gomez, Rachael Torres, Pete Podruchny, Art Martinez, Miguel Torres Sermon: Pastor Ruben Ortega YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48839994 “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 ) [NLT] * STOP focusing…
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 ) “… to be made new in the attitude of your mind.” (Ephesians 4:23 ) [NIV] Conform: external; to try to fit into a mold. Transform: internal; to change…
“6 Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise. 7 Without leader, administrator, or ruler, 8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food during harvest. 9 How long will you stay in bed, you slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest, 11 and…
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48789713 “7 It (love) bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all thing. 8 Love never ends.” [HCSB] “Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope, it can outlast anything!” [PT] (1 Cor. 13:7- 8) Three Disciplines of Lasting Love: Develop disciplines that re-energize your body. Get plenty of rest. “In vain (it’s senseless) you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have…
“Whenever you speak, or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law of love, the law that sets you free. So, YOU MUST SHOW MERCY TO OTHERS, or God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy will stand without fear at the judgment, because mercy triumphs over judgment!” (James 2:12-13 )
YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48778741 “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.” (1 Peter 2:17 ) Show people dignity. Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. (Psalm 8:5 ) [ESV] …“You know it’s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner. But God has shown me that I must not…