Jan 29, 2023
Sermon: Forgiveness Once for All
By: Pastor Ben Hulst
Series: The Book of Hebrews
Hebrews 9.23-10.18: Our souls long for release from the power of guilt that weighs on our hearts. The old system, the sacrificial one, couldn't do the complete job - for it had to be done again and again. It looked forward to the true good thing that would come and resolve guilt once for all. That is through Jesus, who accomplishes at the cross a once-for-all effect. And in this, those found in him have been given perfection and freedom to live in gratitude to him and his gift.
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- Jan 29, 2023Sermon: Forgiveness Once for All
Jan 29, 2023Sermon: Forgiveness Once for AllBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 9.23-10.18: Our souls long for release from the power of guilt that weighs on our hearts. The old system, the sacrificial one, couldn't do the complete job - for it had to be done again and again. It looked forward to the true good thing that would come and resolve guilt once for all. That is through Jesus, who accomplishes at the cross a once-for-all effect. And in this, those found in him have been given perfection and freedom to live in gratitude to him and his gift.
- Jan 15, 2023Sermon: The Power in the Blood
Jan 15, 2023Sermon: The Power in the BloodBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 9.15-28: What is significant about the blood of Jesus? Why does the writer of Hebrews focus on it so much? As we are so separated from the ancient mindset, we need to understand what this is all about. What we find is the truth of the overwhelming grace and love of God that makes atonement and opens us up to relationship with God. Praise God!
- Jan 8, 2023Sermon: A Cleansed Conscience
Jan 8, 2023Sermon: A Cleansed ConscienceBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 9.1-15: God created us to be close with him, but our sin and guilt keeps us at a distance. On our own, we have no ability to cleanse our consciences. But God, in his great love for us, came close to us through Jesus. Through his shed blood, Jesus makes atonement in the heavenly sanctuary to open the way for us to be close with God. Praise God! Now, if we are in Christ, we live to serve him, in closeness and gratitude.
- Nov 13, 2022Sermon: What He Offered
Nov 13, 2022Sermon: What He OfferedBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 8: Are we disturbed enough by our lack of interest in God, relying on the things of this earth to give us peace only he can fulfill? May God disturb us to a holy discontent that draws us to him and his gift of Jesus Christ, our true High Priest. What he offered was his life to save us, that we might not be destroyed by our sin. Praise God!
- Nov 6, 2022Sermon: A New Covenant
Nov 6, 2022Sermon: A New CovenantBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 7.20-28: Jesus Christ is a priest forever, meaning his sacrifice is a completion of the Jewish daily sacrifices. This truth frames our life, meaning that our daily life is infused with the eternal focus and purpose. With confidence because of Christ's work, we move forward to cleansing, truth, reconciliation, and forgiveness. We walk by faith and not by sight, knowing that Christ is interceding daily on our behalf.
- Oct 30, 2022Sermon: A Forever High Priest
Oct 30, 2022Sermon: A Forever High PriestBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 7.1-19: While God gave Israel the priest-led sacrificial system for a purpose, it itself could not fulfill what was completely needed. It was given to establish a pattern that anticipated a coming perfect sacrifice for atonement. This is Christ and it is in him that we now can fully draw near to God, as God has drawn near to us.
- Oct 23, 2022Sermon: A King & Priest to Save Us
Oct 23, 2022Sermon: A King & Priest to Save UsBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 7.1-10: Our focus is on Jesus' identity as a priestly-king, one who brings external and internal salvation. In him, righteousness and peace are enacted within his kingdom and within our souls. He is the only one who can bring righteousness and peace in this way. He is the only hope for the world.
- Oct 16, 2022Sermon: A Mysterious Figure that Illumines
Oct 16, 2022Sermon: A Mysterious Figure that IlluminesBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsGenesis 14: We introduce ourselves to the mysterious figure of Melchizedek. He plays an illuminating role in Abram's life and is a precursor to Christ. In his mystery, things make greater sense. He is a signal for Christ, the one in whom all mystery is fulfilled and illuminated that we might know life.
- Oct 2, 2022Sermon: Anchored in the Storm
Oct 2, 2022Sermon: Anchored in the StormBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 6.4-20: Though all around challenges present to our faith, we are encouraged to stay strong, to live faithfully, and be fruitful. All this not based on the foundation of our efforts and strength, but upon God's irrefutable promises toward us in Christ. In Christ, we have an anchor keeping us secure, an anchor held firm in the most secure place of all - the inner sanctum of the presence of God.
- Sep 25, 2022Sermon: Heightening Our Diet
Sep 25, 2022Sermon: Heightening Our DietBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 5.11-6.3: How is our spiritual diet? Are we still satisfied with "milk" or do we seek greater nourishment to the needs of our soul. This text rebukes us in our lethargy to the things of God. Let us humbly acknowledge our weakness and our spiritual fatigue and seek him. May his Spirit inspire, guide, and awaken us.
