Impossible to Renew

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Impossible is a word like never, I avoid using them. But the writer of Hebrews says that arrogant apostasy can be just like that. Impossible to renew those people back to repentance because what else can God do that He hadn’t already shown to them? With men these things are impossible but with God, all things are possible. Keep praying.

Hebrews 6:4-12

Recorded for Sunday morning, April 26 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Grow to Maturity

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The pastor of the Hebrews worries for some of his congregation that they are not growing in their faith and unprepared for coming persecution. He will challenge and exhort them to build on the foundation that has been laid. They need to take personal steps in the spiritual disciplines as disciples to mature in their faith. If they do not aim for something, then they will miss the mark.

Hebrews 5:11 – 6:3

Recorded for Sunday morning, April 19, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Compassion on our Weakness

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We may not know much about a High Priest’s job but we still needed a greater High Priest. Thus God appointed His Son to become human so He could better intercede and help His people.

Hebrews 4:14 – 5:11

Recorded for Sunday morning, April 12, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Why He Suffered

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The gospel writers narrate the events of the passion week without explaining the significance and reason for cross. But I suspect that is because they expect their people to read beyond the gospels. And that includes reading this important passage from the prophet Isaiah, written centuries before Jesus lived.

Isaiah 53:1-12

Recorded for Sunday morning, April 5, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Faith and Baptism

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Philip was sent by God to preach the gospel to one person in the desert, reading the Isaiah scroll and having questions he could not answer on his own. Once that man understood that Jesus was the answer to his question, he wanted to be baptized into this new faith he found.

Acts 8:26-39

Recorded for Sunday morning, March 29, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Greater Advocate

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We learned that we need an advocate to go between our offensive sinful condition and a holy, righteous God. Jesus, the Son of God fulfills that need Himself so that we can find mercy and help in our time of need.

Hebrews 4:11-16

Taught Sunday morning, March 15, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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The Word is Alive

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The Word is alive and powerful to change lives. And the Word made flesh is alive and is using the discerning Word to prepare His people for the day each one stands before His piercing gaze at the Judgement. Are you being prepared for that day?

Hebrews 4:11-13

Taught Sunday morning, March 8, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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What is God’s Rest?

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When the writer of Hebrews offered rest from God, what kind of rest does God offer? God rested from His work of creation on His sabbath – then commands His people to enjoy a rest the same way – trusting in His provision. God offered peace – trusting in His provision and protection. God offered salvation – trusting His provided atonement instead of trying to make our own.

Hebrews 4:1-11

Taught Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Steadfast to the End

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The writer to the Hebrews preaches a mini-sermon within his letter from Psalm 95. We follow the first half of his sermon as an encouragement to persevere by faith. Do not turn away from the LORD when the testing comes.

Psalm 95 and Hebrews 3:7-19

Taught Sunday morning, February 22, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Greater than Great

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Moses was defended by God Himself as a faithful servant. Yet our Champion from Hebrews 2 has defeated even greater enemies by Himself in order to establish His own house upon Himself.

Hebrews 3:1-6

Taught Sunday morning, February 15, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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