Testimony of Faith

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What do Abel, Enoch, and Noah have in common? They had the testimony of God that by faith they pleased God and had received the reward of righteousness by faith for seeking Him. They were convinced that God was worth more than anything else they could be offered. How about us?

Hebrews 11:1-7

Recorded Sunday morning, September 6, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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We Need Endurance

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The writer of the letter to the Hebrews told his readers, “you have need of endurance.” Why do we need perseverance? Each of the other letter writers also encouraged us to diligently endure trials and tribulations in order to be approved by God and to reach the reward.

Hebrews 10:36; James 1:2-4,12; Romans 5:1-5; 2 Peter 1:1-11; Revelation 14:12-13

Recorded Sunday morning, August 23, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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We Must Endure

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After a severe warning against abandoning their faith journey to Jesus, the writer of Hebrews speaks to those who are in the faith to exhort them to endure. We need endurance to receive the eternal reward. And he encourages them, we will endure like those who have gone before us.

Hebrews 10:32-39

Recorded Sunday morning, August 16, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Warning: No Other Way

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There is an accountability to the gracious offer of eternal life in Christ Jesus. If one refuses to accept the gift of salvation through the superior sacrifice of the Son of God, the alternative is frightening and terrible. The writer to the Hebrews pleads with his readers who might be on the fence or even tempted to reject Christ that they don’t want face the anger of the offended Father.

Hebrews 10:26-31

Recorded Sunday morning, August 9, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Draw Near to God Together

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As we draw nearer to God, we find that God is drawing us nearer to His people as well, especially nearer to those who also are drawing nearer to Him. And through faith, hope, and love, we find that as these grow in us, we grow closer to Christ. And we want to draw nearer to one another.

Hebrews 10:19-25

Recorded Sunday morning, August 2, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Draw Near to God

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In light of everything we have learned about Christ being better and doing better in order to give unprecedented (except Eden) access to the throne of God, let us then draw near to Him. So why dabble with friendship with the world and its fleeting pleasures when you can have infinite joy in the presence of the Almighty.

Hebrews 10:19-25

Recorded Sunday morning, July 26, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Sanctified Body

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Jesus came into the world in a body specially prepared for Him (Psalm 40:6). So are we according to Psalm 139. But we need the perfect obedience of Christ’s body applied to our hearts to help us live the life God willed for our bodies. And God accomplishes that when we not only live by the Spirit but also walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26)

Hebrews 10:1-18

Recorded Sunday morning, July 19, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Fruit of the Spirit

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We are called to love our neighbor as ourself. Jesus said to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. These do not come natural to us but require His Spirit. But as a tree produces fruit according to its nature. Those who are saved, they have His Spirit and will produce fruit in accord with His nature. His fruit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Galatians 5:13-26

Recorded Sunday morning, July 12, 2026 by Brad D Harris
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One Judge, One Sacrifice

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Life is a gift from God. We have one life to seek Him. After death, we have one Judge who evaluates whether we sought Him or other things. But there is One Sacrifice that covers our sin of self-seeking. Will we seek and wait for Him as our Sacrifice and High Priest?

Hebrews 9:15-28

Recorded Sunday morning, June 28, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Eternal Redemption

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“Eternal” is frequently used word in this section of Hebrews. The Eternal God put on human flesh in order to save His people’s eternal souls with an eternal redemption to give them an eternal inheritance. Thank You Jesus.

Hebrews 9:1-15

Recorded Sunday morning, June 21, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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