Week 11: Equip (13:18-2...

As the writer of Hebrews ends his letter he intends to leave his audience with some helpful reminders about how they can be equipped for service.  I hope that you find this encouraging! Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the...

Week 10: Leaders (13:7-...

This section of Hebrews highlights the value of leadership within the church.  While a controversial topic in some circles, it’s clear the writer hopes to convey the importance of being confident of the leaders within the local church. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or...

Week 9: Practical (Hebr...

After 12 chapters of deep Christian theology, the writer of Hebrews applies his pen to some down-right practical ideas.  What does it take to be successful as a group of believers?  What qualities need to be present in the modern day church to survive? I believe that verses 1-6 lay out...

Week 8: Mountains (Hebr...

As a part of our ongoing study of Hebrews, we have learned that perhaps the writer’s main emphasis to the reader is the encouragement to “press on” and not give up on the faith.  Some of the 1st century believers were in clear danger of returning to their beliefs of...

Week 6: Discipline (12:...

This week’s message helps us understand how God sometimes disciplines us to help us strengthen us and prepare us for the challenges ahead.  The most interesting thing about this passage, however, is that it is usually misunderstood.  Each time I’ve ever read this section...

Week 5: Focus (12:1-3)

After spending a few weeks in Hebrews 11 – the Hall of Faith chapter we find ourselves in perhaps one of the most popular and well know scriptures in the New Testament.  The great thing about this passage is the fact that it is so encouraging!  The writer of Hebrews uses thick...