Jul 10, 2022
Sermon: We See Jesus – Part I
By: Pastor Ben Hulst
Series: The Book of Hebrews
Hebrews 2.5-9: In this first part, we consider what it means that "the coming world will not be subject to angels." This background will help us understand the authority of Christ, which we will consider next week. The writer wants to comfort us as Christians though we see the world living in chaos and disorder. We strive on because no matter what we see with our eyes, by faith we see Jesus.
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- Jul 10, 2022Sermon: We See Jesus – Part I
Jul 10, 2022Sermon: We See Jesus – Part IBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 2.5-9: In this first part, we consider what it means that "the coming world will not be subject to angels." This background will help us understand the authority of Christ, which we will consider next week. The writer wants to comfort us as Christians though we see the world living in chaos and disorder. We strive on because no matter what we see with our eyes, by faith we see Jesus.
- Jul 3, 2022Sermon: Give Most Careful Attention
Jul 3, 2022Sermon: Give Most Careful AttentionBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 2.1-4: Key to the Christian life is attention to the word. Losing attention to the world brings the flood of the deceiving world to begin to rise upon us. It is the word that pushed back the waters of death and thus attention to the word of the Son keeps the waters of this world at bay.
- Jun 26, 2022Sermon: The Hierarchy of Heaven
Jun 26, 2022Sermon: The Hierarchy of HeavenBy: Pastor Ben HulstSeries: The Book of HebrewsHebrews 1.4-14: In seeking to elevate the Son, the writer explores the reality of the angelic realm. By understanding the glory of the angelic realm, we can more greatly understand the glory of the Son of God. It also gives us confidence in as we live in a world in crisis that our lives and future are secure in him.
- Jun 19, 2022Sermon: The Powerful Word
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- May 29, 2022Sermon: The King at the Mountain
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- May 15, 2022Sermon: God’s Presence in Our Thirst
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- May 1, 2022Sermon: Daily Trust
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