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Looking to Jesus Last week I talked about Hebrews 11 . This morning, I’m going to talk about Hebrews 12 . But before I do that, there’s one more thing I want us to notice in Hebrews 11 . Hall of Faith This chapter is sometimes referred to as the great hall of faith, for the author writes of Hebrews tells…

Steered away from Luke reading Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52 From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. Harsh in response to Peter’s question: “Lord, are you telling this parable to…

The Source of Freedom This is an exciting week for our country as we celebrate FREEDOM! Every person on earth is searching for some form of freedom. The freedom to make the choices they want to make: dream job, where to live, who to marry, what time to go to bed, mayo vs mustard. Freedom from some form…

But we are all as an unclean thing , And all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; And we all do fade as a leaf; And our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. And there is none that calleth upon thy name, That stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: For thou hast hid thy face from us, And…

1 John 5.10-13 Essentially there are five categories of people in our world today: Those who are unsaved and know they are. They have no security regarding their eternal future. Those who are unsaved but think they are saved. They have a false security about eternity. Those who are saved but are uncertain…

We are talking about love. Last week, we discussed that love should be the basis of everything a Christian does. But, what truly is love? Paul wrote that without love, we are nothing. But, what is love? Let’s read what Paul wrote: If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I…

How many of you have been in a situation where perseverance was the key to making it through? (Police academy “try outs”) — Without perseverance, I would never have made it through that run… Perseverance is “the act of doing something despite the difficulties or obstacles in achieving success.” Look…

Clear Warnings The Curse The Flood The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah The Plagues of Egypt When God judges He always does so in righteousness. 7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, 8 and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with…

The Last Will Be First I came across this cute post-Christmas story the other day and thought I should share it with you. One year after Christmas a pastor was cleaning up decorations when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the nativity scene. Just about that time a little boy came walking…

MERRY CHRISTMAS! What a joy to be family on this glorious day as we celebrate the coming and birth of our Savior! So far as we have focused on the Baby Christ Child… we have looked at and considered: Our Great God & Savior as the Good Shepherd We looked at the Dark, Dirty, and Distant sheep that our…

Good morning! If I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you my name is John and I serve Mission Church as the Senior Pastor. I am honored and humbled to be with you this morning! If you have a Bible go ahead and open it to Ruth 4 . And....If you are able to please stand for the reading of God’s word.…

Kids, what do you like about holidays? Did you know that Today and next week we’re doing something a little different, we’re taking a short break from our Psalms series to touch on two matters of Church History. This week we’re talking about remembering the dead, and next week we’re going to talk about…

Ephesians 4:17–24 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: who…

6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that…

In our series going through the biblical definition of faith found in the book of Hebrews, we find ourselves in the midst of a race. This is not a race that we are running by ourselves but one that we run in community.

Quote from the bulletin: The Hebrews who converted to Christianity face great opposition. They were often divided from their friends, separated from their livelihood. How would they persevere ? By fixing their eyes on Jesus! Jesus makes this journey to cross and resurrection. We notice how He does not…

Make room for God to work in your life!

Mother’s Day is the hardest sermon in the year for me to prepare. It is my one chance to give a shot in the arm for mom’s everywhere that they get can get through another year. It is my one shot to urge them specifically to be godly. It is my one change to put my foot in my mouth and alienate over 50%…

Morning 30 April 2023

1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature,…

Opening • • It's Sunday morning prayer time. Pastor asks if anyone needed to be prayed for for anything. Up to the alter went Boudreaux. Pastor asked Boudreaux what is your need my brother? Boudreaux said: I would like for you to pray for my hearing ? Pastor begin praying with his hands on Boudreaux's…

Introduction Good Fight, Right Race, Steadfast Hope All of us have goals and purposes that we strive towards each and every day. We want to accomplish something in life and make our mark on the world, yet it is sometimes difficult to maintain that focus. We can be easily distracted and lose sight of…

There is a wonderful encouragement that we read about of enduring faith in Hebrews chapter 10:35-39. 35 Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. 37 For, “Yet a…

Introduction: Good morning once again. I'm so glad to get to open the Word of God with you. Go ahead and turn to Hebrews chapter 12. Rick was born in 1962 to Dick and Judy Hoyt. As a result of oxygen deprivation to Rick's brain at the time of his birth, Rick was diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with…

1. The Glory and Departure of the Son of Man, 31-33. Vs. 31 — Prepares us for the intimate discourse with the 11 remaining disciples. Several similar statements of Jesus Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing; it is My Father who glorifies Me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God’; But…