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We’re going to be studying 1 Peter 2 this morning. I hope you have your Bibles with you. If so, please go ahead and turn there. American Express has a slogan that says “Membership has its privileges.” I like special privileges. I worked at a large international company a few years ago and had to fly…

We are a people who are generous with our time, abilities, and money.

How many here today have ever wanted to get revenge for something that someone did to you? Most of us right… the others are lying. Sometimes, revenge is sought after by those who have been hurt by someone else… or even spouses. One older lady in life who was dumped by her husband – poured gallons of…

Introduction Today we come to the second to the last sermon on the book of Hebrews. As we have walked through the book verse by verse we have come to see the details of what he spoke of in the intro to this written sermon. 1 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in…

Introduction Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at the teachings in Hebrews on spiritual sacrifices and service. 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming…

Went on elder retreat... Things I observed: Every one of us feels and carries the full weight of responsibility for the church. We each unique giftings and abilities and we deeply respect and submit to one another. Maturity Colossians 1:28 (ESV) [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone…

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “Behold,…

The high priest carries the blood of animals into the Most Holy Place as a sin offering, but the bodies are burned outside the camp. And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood. Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore.…

Hebrews background - Jewish believers being persecuted, and tempted to go back to Jewish religious practices Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be…

Hebrews 13:5-15 UNCHANGING REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING Intro : One of the most explicit Bible verses related to the matter of thanksgiving is 1 Thes. 5:18 . This verses says, " In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. " In every thing give thanks: for this…

Central Idea Since divisions within the body of Christ will occur, we must strive for unity based on the teachings of Scripture. INTRODUCTION What happens when you bring people together from different social mindsets, political ideologies, religious backgrounds, cultural traditions, and economic standings?…

The Aussie Battler As we near the American presidential election, you can almost guarantee that all of the candidates are going to make reference to the American Dream. It’s the idea that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life. You’ve just got to put your head…

Ephesians 5:21-33 We have been studying about having a godly home. Our relationships are the backbone of our homes. You must work at your relationships. We looked first at having a home of self-sacrifice. We learned we needed to follow God, not our own desires. We needed to walk in love, put off sin…

INTRO EXPLANATION : When we were last in Galatians, we saw as Paul was struggling with the direction of the new believers at Galatia. He asked them in v.9, “how could you turn back to your old ways after you came to Christ?” What is it about your old life that is worth going back into bondage for? ILLUSTRATION…

Introduction 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire. Let us be thankful and grateful. From a heart that sees the work and saving grace of our Lord Jesus comes…

7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace,…

INTRODUCTION Ruben Anaya Dress in White Robe, Accompanied by Roman soldiers Did this for 23 years Very dedicated and Religious But was he Righteous (some use it interchange Can you be religious and not righteous? Can you be righteous and not religious? Some would say yes - I’m spiritual and not interested…

Hebrews 13 Introduction I had a boss once who had this habit of over-explaining. Anybody here know an over explainer? Is anyone here guilty of being an over explainer? An over explainer is someone who gives way too much information to a simple question or request. For example, this boss of mine, an over…

Congratulations! We’ve made it to the end of the letter to the Hebrews. The author has said his piece, in his view “briefly”. So here he goes with some final exhortations. Are we ready to dig into them? Let’s go: He begins with an overarching theme: He 13:1 Let brotherly love continue. How do we do that?…

6 And Ezra blessed the Lord , the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the Lord with their faces to the ground. 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it ;…

Question: Why is the issue of male and female roles so important? We’re not just talking about what guys and girls do in terms of hobbies or general behavior differences, but also about what it means to be a man or a woman. It’s important to understand this from a biblical perspective because confusion…

“Compassion” Goal of the Message: That the hearer be moved by Christ’s compassion, which is not merely a feeling of sympathy, but a response of mercy toward sinners. Other Lessons: Psalm 23 ; Jeremiah 23:1–6 ; Ephesians 2:13–22 ; Hebrews 13: 7-8 , 13:17-21 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told…

Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-3 When we began this study we looked at the time when Jesus was asked by one of the Scribes what is the greatest commandment. 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy…

If our goal is to better understand the value of the local church and church membership, we need to take some time to see what it looks like. “I can be a Christian without going to church.” How do you feel about that statement? First: simply going to church is part of what guides that statement. If I…

Knowing what it is we here at Hickory Corners Bible Church believe and how it is we operate is important. HCBC Basics is a condensed class to look at our statement of faith, and how it is we apply what we believe to our church life. This session will focus on the principle doctrines related to the place and purpose of the church.