Jesus Is Better - A Study Of The Book Of Hebrews
In this sermon, Pastor John talked about leadership as we study Hebrews 13:7-17.
What makes a good leader? Is Jesus worth following? If so, why?
In this sermon we move into the practical application part of the Book of Hebrews in Hebrews 13:1-6. This passage will challenge us with the truth that worshiping Jesus means living a life that is others-focused, rather than self-focused.
Does selfishness have a place in the Christian life? Why or why not? What should a Christian life look like?
In an often challenging world, God encourages us with the truth that this world is not our home. We are living for a better kingdom! In this sermon we will talk about that kingdom and what it looks like to live for it from Hebrews 12:18-29.
What kingdom am I living for? Does my life reflect that kingdom?
In this sermon we will learn from the example of hard-working mothers to talk more about the race of life in Hebrews 12:12-17. God doesn’t call us to get saved and then relax. He has a goal for His people to strive after: peace and holiness.
What is the purpose of my life? What keeps me from growing to be more like Jesus Christ?
In this sermon, we will talk about the difficult topic of God’s discipline. Why are our lives so hard? What is God doing in them? Hebrews 12:3-11 will help us answer these questions by teaching us that God doesn’t want us to be spoiled. He wants us to be holy!
What do you think of when you hear the word “discipline”? Why does God discipline believers in Jesus Christ?”
In this sermon, we are challenged by Hebrews 12:1-2 to run the race of life that God has set before us while keeping our focus on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
How are our lives like a marathon race?
What does it mean to “look to” or “keep our eyes on” Jesus?
In the sermon, we continue discussing faith from Hebrews 11:17-40. Faith in this chapter is considering who God is and acting in obedience to what He has said in His Word. We may not be considered worthy of much here on earth, but our goal is not to have our best lives now. Jesus has something better prepared for us in eternity.
What do you need to think about in order to respond to God’s Word by faith?
Why is knowing Jesus better than having your best life in the here and now?
Pastor Tom will be sharing about how we can put our faith to use from Hebrews 11:1-16. We will learn about the faith that God has given us and how it is better than blind faith because it is secure and certain. Then we will discuss how to put our faith to action by obeying the word of God and growing in the knowledge of God.
What is the Bible talking about when it talks about “faith”? How can I grow in faith?
In this sermon we will be encouraging one another to keep following Jesus from Hebrews 10:26-39. Even when life is hard, Jesus is better than turning back.
Why is it important for me to stay a Christian? When life is hard, how do I persevere?
In this sermon, we’ll be talking about how much better a relationship with Jesus is than skipping church from Hebrews 10:19-25. Through His sacrificial death, Christ has provided a way for us to draw near to God, hold on to our hope, and encourage one another by gathering together. Your presence in church on Sunday is important! Let’s talk about why!
Why is it important for me to be physically present at church?
What am I supposed to do when I come to church?
In this sermon we will be talking about the single, once-for-all, sacrifice of Jesus Christ from Hebrews 10:1-18. Jesus’ work is finished and our salvation is accomplished. There will not be a sequel. That’s wonderful news because it guarantees us forgiveness, peace with God, and the ability to have assurance of our salvation.
Why is it important that Jesus died once for all my sin?
Can I add to or take away from Christ’s work?
In this sermon we will be talking about blood from Hebrews 9:15-28. Blood is unpleasant to think about, but a lot of the songs we sing in Worship Service talk about it. Why? Because Jesus shed His blood and died to save us. That makes Jesus better than any other blood donor that we could have.
What is the significance of Jesus’ blood?
What difference should Jesus’ death make for my life today?
In this sermon we will be hearing from Pastor Tom. He is going to continue our study through the book of Hebrews. He will look at Hebrews 9:1-14 and tell us how Jesus is a Better Sacrifice. He is our sacrificial lamb who changes how we relate to God.
Why is Jesus a sacrifice for me?
What difference does His sacrifice make in my life?
This sermon was preached the day before Valentine’s Day. But instead of focusing on human relationships, we’ll be looking at the best relationship you can have: one with Jesus Christ! Hebrews 8 will show us that being in a relationship with Jesus is better than any other relationship there is.
Do I have a relationship with Jesus?
What does that relationship look like in my life?
In this sermon we turn to Hebrews 7:1-22 to talk about the best king, the best priest, and the best boss that we could ever have: Jesus Christ. Anyone else we may want to follow or support cannot compare to Him.
What makes a good boss?
Why do I follow Jesus Christ?”
In this sermon we turn to Hebrews 7:1-22 to talk about the best king, the best priest, and the best boss that we could ever have: Jesus Christ. Anyone else we may want to follow or support cannot compare to Him.
What makes a good boss?
Why do I follow Jesus Christ?
We live in a world that is constantly changing and often seems to be without hope. What can we turn to in a world in desperate need of hope and stability? We will discover in Hebrews 6:13-20 that the answer is found in Jesus Christ, who offers us a better promise of hope than we can find anywhere else. When we need hope for the future and an anchor for our souls in the here and now, we can trust Him.
What do I turn to in order to create or maintain stability in my life?
How do (or how should) God’s promises give me hope?
In this sermon, we will look at one of the most controversial and difficult passages of the Bible in Hebrews 6:4-12. But in this hard text, we will find an amazing truth: Jesus is better than a false hope for salvation and He is better than believing there is no hope to be saved.
In other words, this week we will learn how we can know if we are truly saved.
In this sermon, we will look at one of the most controversial and difficult passages of the Bible in Hebrews 6:4-12. But in this hard text, we will find an amazing truth: Jesus is better than a false hope for salvation and He is better than believing there is no hope to be saved.
In other words, this week we will learn how we can know if we are truly saved.
As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, “Has faith in Christ made a difference in my life? If so, what has changed?”
In this sermon we will talk about the importance of spiritual growth from Hebrews 5:11-6:3. Believers in Jesus are not called to be comfortable and complacent, but to grow more and more to become like their Lord and Savior.
Am I growing spiritually? If not, why not?
As we approach Christmas, we don’t like to think about hardship and suffering. But the reality of suffering often comes whether we like it or not. That is why we will be encouraged by considering Christ’s perfect suffering in Hebrews 5:1-10. Because He is perfect and He suffered for us, we can have confidence that our present suffering has a purpose and that one day our suffering will end.
Do you (or someone you know) seem to have a hard time during the holidays?
What comfort should we have in the fact that Christ suffered for us?
In this sermon, we will hear a needed reminder from God’s Word that we cannot go through life alone. Fortunately, for believers, we have a Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who is much better than trying to go it alone. Hebrews 4:14-16 will tell us why.
Why is it a bad idea to try to go through life alone? How can Jesus help me in my daily life?
In this sermon, we will “Fall Back” as Daylight Savings Time ends. So, it seems appropriate that, in the sermon, we’ll talk about rest. Hebrews 4:1-11 will explore what the Bible’s teaching on rest means for the Christian life. What is God’s rest and how can we be a part of it? Our passage will tell us.
How do I rest? What kind of rest should I be striving for?
In this sermon, we discuss the dangers of false faith. We may claim to be a Christian, but if we fail to persevere, we will not make it to the Promised Land. That is why Hebrews 3:7-19 tells us that Jesus is better than fake faith.
Is my faith real or fake? How do I know that?
We love to celebrate the accomplishments of great men and women, whether they be athletes, political leaders, faithful followers of Christ, or the people who made a profound difference in our personal lives. But in Hebrews 3:1-6, we’ll discover that Jesus is better than our heroes. As great as their accomplishments are, they cannot compare to what He has done for us.
Who are my heroes? What has Jesus done that makes Him better than any other hero?
I have two brothers. They’re fun to be around and I love them very much. If you have brothers, I hope you feel the same. But whether you have a brother or not, we’ll discover that Jesus is a better brother in Hebrews 2:10-18. As great as our earthly brothers may be, Jesus suffered for us, died to defeat death’s hold on us, and is available to help us every day.
Is Jesus my brother? Why is it important that Jesus defeated death?
The Christian life is hard. Sometimes we may be tempted to give up. That’s why we’ll be in Hebrews 2:1-9 talking about why Jesus is better than giving up. The salvation He offers is better than any other alternative and He is worth following.
What keeps me in the Christian faith? Why is Jesus better than any other alternative?
In this sermon, we’ll be in Hebrews 1:3-14. This passage is about how Jesus is better than angels, but we’re going to expand our focus and recognize that Jesus is better than any “supernatural” thing that exists or that we can imagine. Angels, demons, or even something made-up like vampires… Jesus is Better than the “Supernatural.”
What is appealing about “supernatural” beings/creatures?
How is Jesus better than that them?
We’re going to be starting the Book of Hebrews.
This is a powerful book that boldly proclaims the message that Jesus is Better! We’ll look at Hebrews 1:1-3 and talk about how the message ‘Jesus is Better’ can be a great encouragement to us.
As you prepare for the message, please read the passage and ask yourself, “What do I spend my time thinking about or worrying about? How is Jesus better than that thing?
We finish our study through the Book of Hebrews by looking at Hebrews 13:18-25. Throughout the book, we have been discovering how Jesus is better than anything and anyone we could compare Him to. Since Jesus is better, that means that we are dependent on Him. We need to call out to Him in prayer for the help we need to live for our Lord.
How does the truth that “Jesus is Better” make a difference in your life?