Tag Archives: Hebrews

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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Partaker of Flesh and Blood

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While the writer to the Hebrews has already demonstrated from Scripture that the Messiah is greater than angels, His appearance is lower than the angels.  He humbled Himself to partake of flesh and blood to give aid to the children of Abraham – to be their Champion for eternity.

Hebrews 2:5-18

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

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So Great a Salvation – Part 1

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The pastor to the Hebrews writes that we should not neglect “So Great a Salvation.” We look at two of the gracious aspects that make the salvation in Jesus Christ so great – forgiveness and eternal life.

Gospels and Epistles

Taught Sunday morning, January 18, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Greater Than Angels

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The writer to the Hebrews elaborates on how the Messiah is so much greater than the created supernatural beings known as angels. Using the Old Testament writings, he shows how certain psalms point out that the Messiah is so much more than just a man.

Hebrews 1:1-14

Taught Sunday morning, January 11, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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God Has Spoken

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God has spoken and we have His words. In various ways and in various times, He has revealed Himself through human writers. But in these last days, God has spoken most clearly through His Son – Jesus Christ. Jesus the Son of God surpasses all other revelations because He is superior to all other humans God has or could have used.

Hebrews 1:1-4

Taught Sunday morning, January 4, 2026 by Brad D Harris

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Submit to Christ

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Paul is still instructing the followers of Jesus in Ephesus (and us today) how to submit to one another, just like Christ. This time he is instructing parents and their children. And he speaks to masters and slaves. While Paul does not waste words about the institution of slavery, his instructions reveal the revolutionary perspective he has. All people are created by God and that God is not partial in His judgment like we are tempted to be.

Ephesians 6:1-9

Taught Sunday morning, December 8, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Enduring Shame with Hope

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Jesus undoubtedly endured excruciating pain and suffering on our behalf before dying in our place on the cross. That is the substitutionary atonement. Sometimes overlooked in that is the shame, humiliation, and rejection that He endured as our sacrifice – in order that the sting of our shame and humiliation would be shared by Him, in our place. We too can trust the Father to vindicate injustice in His time.

John 18:39 – 19:16

Taught Sunday morning, November 19, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Run with Endurance

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Having heard the testimony of these heroes of the faith and that God testifies of their faith, we are inspired to run with endurance the race of faith set before us. But we must look steadfastly at Jesus in order to stay the course and finish well, for He is the One to have blazed the trail and finished the challenge against all the obstacles. Otherwise, we will grow weary and despair along the way. But God has better things ahead for those who finish. It is worth it!

Hebrews 12:1-3

Taught Sunday morning, June 25, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Choice of faith

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Moses was pointed in direction of faith by his birth parents and their faith. His adoptive family gave him much but when the time came, he knew that Egypt did not offer him eternal life. By reasoned faith, Moses chose to pursue long-term gain and reward even if it cost him short-term pain and loss. He looked to the reward over following fear. And his courageous faith inspired his people to trust God to deliver them through the Red Sea.

Hebrews 11:23-29

Taught Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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