Repent!
Luke 3:7-20
This is part 3 of our series about responses to the unfinished work of Jesus. Crowds of people came out to the Jordan River to see John, and he called them to "Bear fruit in keeping with repentance."
Repentance is about change, but it's about a change that begins within us and is shown in our lives.
Responses to Salvation pt. 2 - We Proclaim
Luke 3:1-6
The Word of God came to John in the wilderness, and he proclaimed salvation. In today's sermon, we explore the importance of the wilderness. In the wilderness, the more important event happened. God's word arrived to John. As a result, he called people to understand the salvation that all will see.
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Happy Christ the King Sunday!
The Beginning of the End
Revelation 1:1-8
The book of Revelation has interested and confused believers for centuries. It is full of images and metaphors, intended to show the truth behind reality. But above all, it is intended to be a comfort to suffering and doubting Christians. In the end, God is God, and Christ has conquered.
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Christ the Coming One - A Great Salvation pt.7
Hebrews 10:31-39
In today's readings, we find some frightening scenes. The scriptures have a number of end-of-the-world prophecies. But we need not fear. We are in the hands of the Living God, the coming one, and our great savior.
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Christ our Sacrifice: A Great Salvation pt. 6
Hebrews 9:24-28
*Some brief thoughts on politics and the Gospel from Ps. 146
How do we make wrong things right? In the absence of justice, people tend to settle for vengeance.
In the Old Covenant, God made a path for redemption. In order to remove sin, a valuable, living sacrifice would be killed - transferring the natural consequence of sin from man to beast. It was a representation, a copy, of the real thing. Jesus, our eternal (once for all) sacrifice, has freely given Himself in our place, settling our debt and bringing us to the Father!
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Happy All Saints Sunday!
Christ our Intercessor: A Great Salvation pt.5
Hebrews 7:25
What is Jesus doing now? He is not just watching the clock until the time is right to return. He is pleading our case before the Father - so that our salvation is not only past, and future - but always present.
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A Great Salvation 4: Christ our Hope
Hebrews 6
Today, we take up a difficult passage. This sidetrack of thought can feel hopeless at first glance, but it actually full of hope and God's promise. The salvation that Jesus offers is always enough!
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A Great Salvation pt. 3 - Christ our High Priest
Hebrews 4:12-16
The Word of God is living and active. This is a remarkable reality which can be terrifying or comforting. God knows everything about us. Nothing is hidden.
And still, knowing all of our mess and mixed motivations, he bids us to come for mercy and grace.
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Christ, our Apostle: A Great Salvation pt. 2
Hebrews 3:1-6
Moses was a great leader - prepared, called, sent, and empowered by God to deliver Israel out of slavery, through the wilderness, and into the promised land.
Jesus, likewise, was prepared, sent, and empowered by the Father, but His salvation is better, and He is worthy of more glory.
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Christ, our Brother - A Great Salvation pt. 1
Hebrews 2:9-18
"Nobody knows what I am going through!" Many people believe that they are alone because others have not gone through the same thing they are struggling with. The author of Hebrews begins his sermon by sharing one aspect of our savlation. Jesus, the eternal God, became like us in every respect, in order to bring salvation and be a merciful high priest. He is not ashamed to be called our brother.
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